Words, scraps, a bit of glue, and magic! Inspired by blackout poetry and mixed media collage, junk poetry is all about finding and creating meaning out of scraps. Join local poet Dina Klarisse for an evening of creating poems from the unexpected! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring and share collage material. […]
Come join us for an hour with Peninsula poets Amanda Saeed and MJ. They will share their poetry with the community, friends, and family. Come and listen to their work and don't forget to buy a book! Amanda's books are available and signed.
August 7: To Apply Early Decision or Not? September 4: FAFSA and CSS Profile October 2: Unlocking Thousands of Dollars Through Scholarships Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, especially how to afford school. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a three-part series to help you understand and […]
Choose up to 20 free Children’s, middle readers, and/or Young adult books, while supplies last. This year, we are asking you to register for a time slot. Please only register if you can make the time slot. 25% off any purchase in the store all day. Bring your ID/Business Card/Badge. Available to all Bay Area […]
I Have the Heart of a Warrior – Book Launch & Community Gathering Join us for an inspiring and heart-centered celebration of I Have the Heart of a Warrior, the newest children's empowerment book by author, humanitarian, and speaker Leslie Lew. This powerful event is for parents, educators, caregivers, and conscious community members who believe in […]
“Message in a Bottle” is an interactive writing/visual arts experience where participants enjoy the wonders of self-expression. You will write a message based on David’s prompts. Then Ellen will guide you in creating an artistically decorated bottle and inserting your written piece to complete the message in a bottle that only you could create! This […]
Daly City Public Library Teen Art Program will be held at Peninsula Books through December. Come out each month to make art. Attend 5 or more programs to receive a free graphic novel. Open to youth aged 12-18.
Meet Theodore and Jamie on August 30th at Peninsula Books. “Theodore's Big Day”, is a heartwarming story about a Mini Australian Shepherd dog with a dream to find his furever family. This story is about hope, love, and the joy of finding where you truly belong.
August 7: To Apply Early Decision or Not? September 4: FAFSA and CSS Profile October 2: Unlocking Thousands of Dollars Through Scholarships Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, especially how to afford school. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a three-part series to help you understand and […]
Annual Book Bash Fundraiser for Peninsula Book Collaborative Join us for a night to celebrate books and community while raising funds for Peninsula Book Collaborative. We will have silent auction items, raffle prizes and more. Your ticket includes food, drinks, and fun! Proceeds from the event will support free programs and author events for the […]
Join us for a poetry night with local writers Katrina Benedicto & Jade Zora Dean Katrina Benedicto (they/she) is a Filipino-American writer and educator. Born in the Bay Area, they lived in Romblon and Manila before moving to San Francisco. They later studied at SFSU, where they hold an MFA in Creative Writing. Their writing […]
Imagine going back in time, 152 million years, to the late Jurassic Period. Meet Andy Cruz, aka dinosaurcomics, a Sacramento-based cartoonist that makes comics about prehistory (Especially DINOSAURS!) and his deep fascination with the natural world for a book signing. Born and raised in the California Bay Area, Andy enjoys long walks on beaches and […]