J.R Rice, a Black man born in Oakland, with a passion for writing, teaching, and spoken word artistry has always been captivated by the power of words and their ability to inspire, motivate and transform lives. J.R traveled abroad to Greece, where he had the honor of being mentored by the renowned author, George Crane. […]
Local author, Shauna Lobre has spent most of her adult life working with children. From a preschool teacher to a pediatric ICU nurse for 34 years, she saw how stories made children smile. Along with raising her own three boys, she knew Fred & Ted would be her first book. They drew her into the […]
Join us for our 2nd Book Giveaway for teachers/educators. We appreciate all you do as educators and want to thank you. Come out to Peninsula Books and select up to 20 free books for your classroom! We will have picture books and chapter books for you to choose from. We will also have new and […]
Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, but it's less about secrets and more about understanding what colleges are looking for and how to present yourself in the best possible light. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a 4 part series to help you stand out. She has […]
Come out and find great deals and your next best read.
Join Shanta Sacharoff as she shares her experience as an author and provides a cooking demo and samples from her cookbook. Event is free but RSVP's are requested to ensure we have enough materials for the demo. RSVP HERE
Join us for a night of celebrating banned books and the freedom to read. We will have banned books available for purchase, silent auction items, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Get your tickets or become a sponsor. Reception & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm Silent Auction ends at 7:30 pm For the […]
Created by acclaimed and multi-award-winning American folk singer/songwriter Kathy Sherman and San Francisco-based illustrator Torey Butner, ‘Too Many Moose!’ is a fun and silly story about the biggest family gathering you’re ever likely to see. Join us at a book reading (storytime) and signing plus Kathy will be leading us in songs and Torey will […]
Meet author Nikhil Prabala and ask questions about his debut novel the Duchess of Kokora. He will answer questions and sign your book. Come out and say hi.
Join us for a Halloween storytime. Come in your costume, listen to stories, and get some treats.
Storytime with the author Karen Faciane as she reads her book The Sun and Moon's Big Idea. Join us on Sunday at 11 am. One lucky attendee will receive a free copy her her book and each attendee will receive a Halloween treat.
Come meet local Bay Area Author, Donna Levin, as she discusses her new book, Talking Stick.