Author Talk with Kenneth Tan and family
2026-05-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Seated side-by-side at their kitchen table in San Jose, 94 year old Crescenciana Tan and her grandson, Kenneth Tan, got to work. Crescenciana made watercolor paintings and Kenneth drew her memories on top of them. When Crescenciana passed, she left behind her paintings, and Kenneth decided he would finish everything she started. He promised.
In Crescenciana, Kenneth weaves together their artwork, conversations, and memoirs to tell his grandmother’s life story and remind us that we can move forward without leaving our loved ones behind.
Tans Interwoven is a collection of honest, heartwarming, and humorous memoirs written by a Filipino American family, with illustrations created by Crescenciana Tan and Kenneth Tan.
Braiding their stories together, the Tans remind us that in our own families, with our lives entwining, we won’t see the patterns we’re repeating unless we take a moment to stop, step back, and look at the entire tapestry altogether.
About the Author:
Kenneth Tan is a second-generation Filipino American living in his hometown of San Jose. He has shared stories about his grandmother on NPR and StoryCorps, and he is a recipient of the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Award.

Lost Treasures of San Francisco Author talk
2026-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Join author Maria Lenhart on a nostalgic journey through an unforgettable time and place. Lost Treasures of San Francisco is a love letter to the City-by-the-Bay, celebrating such bygone pleasures as grooving to the Grateful Dead at Winterland on New Year’s Eve, marveling at the giant Christmas tree at the City of Paris department store, and catching a Giants game on a windy afternoon at Candlestick.
Lavishly illustrated with historic photos and memorabilia, the book delves into the recent and distant past, tracing the evolution of a city that literally rose from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Along the way, there are encounters with Emperor Norton, Herb Caen, Robin Williams, the San Francisco Twins and others who added to the city’s bold and creative spirit.
About the Author
Maria Lenhart’s travel and feature articles have appeared in more than 100 publications, including Travel + Leisure, On the Go With AAA, Via, Meetings Today, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor and Boston Globe. She’s the co-author of Secret Cape Cod & The Islands, winner of a 2024 Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers. As a fourth-generation San Franciscan, she is especially proud to share the colorful heritage of her favorite city.

June Crochet Club
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Join us at the bookstore and create some charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Bring your own crochet hook and yarns or use the ones available at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by adults.

Yoga & Soundbath
2026-06-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Unwind among the books with a gentle, grounding yoga flow designed for all bodies and experience levels. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and settle into accessible poses that invite ease and self-care. This 45-minute experience ends with a soothing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls, chimes and other instruments to calm the nervous system and restore balance. Join our warm, welcoming community for this cozy practice—your end of week reset for body, mind, and spirit.
RSVP Requested
Sliding scale donation at the door.
About the hosts:
Caroline began her yoga journey in 2008 to recover from a car accident and to find space to process the grief of losing her mother to cancer that same year. She earned her 200-hour yoga certification in 2014 and her advanced 500-hour qualification in 2021.
Tiffany is a San Francisco native who started her yoga journey and holistic health interest back in 2008, where yoga was her form of moving meditation. She has a certification in holistic health, started teaching yoga in 2022 and is currently a 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher.

Silent Book Club in the Park
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | San Bruno Mountain Park, 555 Guadalupe Canyon Blvd, Brisbane, CA, 94005, United States
Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am

June 27
August 29
October 24
Bring or choose a book (from our selection) and read quietly alongside others for some dedicated reading time in our county parks!
We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. Look for signs when you enter and park. Register for free parking courtesy of the Parks Foundation.

Pop-up with Lutra Dusha
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Come out and support our local vendors.

Pop up with Enchanted by Eve
2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Come out and visit our local vendor.

Meet A Beekeeper
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Come learn about the buzz on honey bees with Cara Ching. We will have a discussion about life in the hive, the biology of honey bees, how to start your journey in urban beekeeping, a live viewing of bees in an observation hive and tasting of Cara’s honey.
About the Presenter: Cara Ching is Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator for the SF Beekeepers Association and Co-manager and Director for SF Bee-Cause, a 2 year beekeeping apprenticeship in San Francisco. Cara has educated the community for the past 8 years and enjoys spending time conducting experiments in the apiary.

July Crochet Workshop
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States

Pop-up with Lutra Dustra
2026-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Come visit and shop with our local vendors

Audiobook Silent Book Club in the Parks
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | San Pedro Valley Park, 600 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica, CA, 94044, United States
Audiobook Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am
May 30
July 25
September 26
Bring your headphones and your audio book. ( We will have a few audiobook credits available for LibroFM users and/or help for Libby)
We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. Look for signs when you enter and park. Register for free parking courtesy of the Parks Foundation.

Book Giveaway for Teachers
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Book Giveaway for teachers/educators! Each attendee can choose 20 free books from our curated selection for the age group of their choice (K-12).
All educators will also receive 25% of any purchase at the store during the day.
Register here for your preferred time slot.

Where's Waldo Celebration
2026-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Come out and celebrate our Where’s Waldo celebration. Families who participated in Where’s Waldo are welcome to join while we have crafts and snacks to celebrate.

Storytime with the Tutu Teacher at San Bruno Mtn. Park
2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00 | San Bruno Mountain Park, 555 Guadalupe Canyon Blvd, Brisbane, CA, 94005, United States
Come join us for a fun story time in the park with the Tutu Teacher. The first 10 Families that arrive will receive a FREE signed book by the author!
RSVP is requested for free parking.
The Tutu Teacher will be reading:

KINDergarten
Getting ready for Kindergarten

This event is best for TK – 1st grade students!

Healing through Books- Book Club
2026-08-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Healing through books. Join us and we’ll provide coffee, light snacks, and a conversation in which we heal ourselves through literature.
Second Wednesday of Each Month | 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Financial Literacy Workshops
2026-08-27 17:30 - 18:15 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Youth and parents are encouraged to join us for a three-part workshop series on financial literacy to take control of your financial future!

Workshop Topics:

Thursday, August 27th – The College Affordability Roadmap

Thursday, September 24th – If Your Name Isn’t on a Building: Understanding Financial Aid Beyond FAFSA

Thursday, October 22nd – Paying Less for College: Comparing Offers, Scholarships & Appeals

Register for one or all workshops.

Silent Book Club in San Bruno Mtn Park
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | San Bruno Mountain Park, 555 Guadalupe Canyon Blvd, Brisbane, CA, 94005, United States
Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am

June 27
August 29
October 24
Bring or choose a book and read quietly alongside others for some dedicated reading time in our county parks!
We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. Look for signs when you enter and park. Register for free parking courtesy of the Parks Foundation.

Silent Book Club
2026-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Join our Silent Book Club! Choose your own book and come read quietly alongside others at our shop. We’ll get settled and do intros, read silently for an hour, then chat for a bit (if you like). We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well.

Don’t know what to read? Come early and we can give recommendations! You can also browse our lending library, or choose a free book provided by our co-host @skylineblue.bookbox.

Banned Book Club
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Third Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Bring yourself and we will provide coffee, snacks and conversation! We will discuss the listed book that night so plan ahead and read the book (or at least start it) before you arrive.
First Five attendees will receive a free copy of the next months book!
Sept. 17: Bless Me, Ultima -Rudolfo Anaya
Oct. 15: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Nov. 19: One person, No Vote by Carol Anderson
Dec. 17: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Zeale Hurston

Silent Writing Club
2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.

September 18: 12-1:30 pm
October 16: 12-1:30 pm
November 20: 12-1:30 pm
December 18: 12-1:30 pm

Register Here
About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.

Silent Book Club
2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Join our Silent Book Club! Choose your own book and come read quietly alongside others at our shop. We’ll get settled and do intros, read silently for an hour, then chat for a bit (if you like). We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well.

Don’t know what to read? Come early and we can give recommendations! You can also browse our lending library, or choose a free book provided by our co-host @skylineblue.bookbox.

Sponsored by Sobrato Foundation

Financial Literacy Workshop
2026-10-22 17:30 - 18:15 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
Youth and parents are encouraged to join us for the last of our three-part workshop series on financial literacy to take control of your financial future!

Workshop Topic:

Thursday, October 22nd – Paying Less for College: Comparing Offers, Scholarships & Appeals

Register for workshop.

Silent Writing Club
2026-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Peninsula Books, 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94015, United States
This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.

December 18: 12-1:30 pm

Register Here
About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.
