Join these celebrated authors for a painting party from 4-6pm at Color Me Mine then walk over to us (Peninsula Books next door) for the authors panel from 6-7pm. We’d love to see you at both events, but if you can only make one, no worries! There is plenty of parking at the WestLake Shopping […]
The second Saturday of the month at 11 am. Storytime with Eden Come out and enjoy!
Join TherActivist discussion their book, activism as part of our Pride festivities. They will answer questions and sign copies of their books. The TherActivist: They/ Them/ Theirs book and documentary project shines light on the intersections of identity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; gender expression and social justice activism against the backdrop of anti-Black racism, […]
Join our themed storytime with Ana! In June, it will be Green things. Ana will read: Go Away Green Monster by Ed Emberley There's an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Meyer The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner
Chef Ava Marie has 18 years of culinary experience. She does live demos and was a World Food Championships dessert finalist in 2018. She has been featured on KQED’s Check Please Bay Area, KRON 4's Live! In the Bay and hosts a podcast, Chef Ava Marie Happy Hour Podcast. Most recently, South San Francisco’s Mayor […]
Help us raise funds while you eat Panda Express Westlake! 20% of all Panda Express sales (with code below or with a screenshot of visible flyer) will be donated to peninsula books! Online: enter code 373515 in the fundraiser box or a screen shot of this post to panda express
Update: new date is June 26th! Attendees will learn how to make a book for journaling, collaging or drawing/painting. Work with others to mark a large sheet of mixed media paper with paint, markers, pencil, pastels to make a folded cover for a small (4x5”) book. Laura is self-taught artist and a Half Moon Bay […]
Join a bilingual storytime on the last Sunday of the month with Kenia
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 […]