Come join us for an evening celebrating the debut poetry collection, Chillona, by local author Ellie Lopez! In Chillona, Ellie Lopez discusses their personal experience as the eldest daughter in a Mexican American family and navigating life in the Bay Area. Their book covers many themes such as identity, healing, and family. Lopez will be […]
Join us for a meet & greet with Derek Muk. First 5 attendees will receive a free copy of his book. About the Book: In Being Followed, author Derek Muk tells the story of Claire Goldman, a strong, independent writer whose life takes a terrifying turn after she begins receiving threatening letters tied to her […]
Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarns (if you have them) or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by […]
Too Much Love, Stories of Mothering, is an anthology of essays and poems by women, edited by Nitza Agam, reveals and questions the complex and complicated relationships of becoming a mother and being a daughter. The anthology includes eighteen women writers of all ages and backgrounds. On March 14th, seven of the eighteen Bay Area […]
On the third Friday of every month, join us for coffee and books. We will have a Keurig set up with a variety of flavors for you to enjoy and hot water if you are a tea drinker. Sit, relax and spend time at Peninsula Books. See you there. Sponsored by Sobrato Foundation in […]
Come join us for a storytime with Ms. Bernadette. Hear a story and browse and vote for your Beloved Books. This month, we are reading Winnie the Pooh Amelia Bedelia Curious George About storytime presenter: Ms. Bernadette lives above the Top of the Hill, plays reading games with kids in local schools, and retired from […]
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 April 8 - The Alchemist
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 […]
Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarns (if you have them) or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by […]
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 […]
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 registrations will receive a free copy of the next months book! April 16: The […]
Come join us for an evening dedicated to poetry! Author of the multi-award winning book, earthshine, local author Chuck Brickley will read excerpts from his latest collection, downhill home. Chuck will also be discussing what 'free-verse haiku' is, and why it's a perfect medium of expression for our times. Chuck will be joined by other […]