San Mateo Pride is a fun space for all but if you need a break from the fun, join us in the quiet zone. The quiet zone will have free books to enjoy and some quiet activities to decompress before going back into the fun. All books are free to keep.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. You will receive a QR code for a free audiobook by LibroFM. Join our Read-in to protest and take action […]
Come meet local author Patricia Bossano, purchase a book and get it signed. Although born in California, Patricia grew up in Ecuador, South America. After a return to the United States in the mid 1980’s and a corporate career in International Sales Operations, she followed her heart and began to write full time. At present, […]