When you purchase from Peninsula Books between 10:30 am -6 pm on Dec. 14-15th and 21-22nd, you will have the opportunity for volunteers to wrap your gift. We will supply the paper, ribbons, and flair. Let our volunteers do the work for you. Donations will be accepted.
When you purchase from Peninsula Books between 10:30 am -6 pm on Dec. 14-15th and 21-22nd, you will have the opportunity for volunteers to wrap your gift. We will supply the paper, ribbons, and flair. Let our volunteers do the work for you. Donations will be accepted.
Come by anytime on Jan. 2 to add to our SCI/FI short story as we celebrate Science Fiction Day that honors Isaac Asimov's birthday.
Attendees will learn how to make a personalized vision board. Participants will reflect on 2024 growth, goal attainment, desire for next steps; and consider 2025 goals, growth, self-care, and value exploration. This will be a creative process. Limited to ten attendees 16 and older. Basic materials will be provided, and you must register for the […]
The Balikbayan Artist and Other Chismis in the Filipino Diaspora Saturday, March 15th 6-7:30pm Join us for a book party to celebrate the U.S. launch of Eileen R. Tabios’ The Balikbayan Artist hosted by the Peninsula Book Collaborative with PAWA & friends: Edwin Lozada, Beverly Parayno, Dina Klarisse, Aileen Cassinetto, & Melinda Luisa de Jesús […]
Whether you're just starting out or haven’t written in a while, this two hour workshop will help you help you feel more confident and find your rhythm. No writing experience is required—just a desire to write and a welcoming space to do so. It’s a low-pressure environment to explore ideas, overcome writer’s block, and enjoy […]
Celebrate the launch of Kerry Donoghue’s provocative debut, MOUTH, highlighting the ways we consume—from the drinks we can't put down to the lovers we can’t resist—revealing deeper hungers we often keep hidden. A competitive eater, a rodeo clown, a pearl diver, and a mermaid-in-training are just a few of the outsiders in this collection of […]
Want to read your poetry in a non-judgmental setting? Come out for Paws for Poems and read to a dog and get some practice. Sign up at: bit.ly/PawsForPoems
David is an author, editor and educator. In addition to classes for adults at The Writing Salon, David has taught students from middle school age and up at McKinley Institute of Technology (Redwood City), Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, and in private practice. He founded Inkflow Communications (www.InkflowCommunications.com), which provides writing/editing services and […]
POETRY READING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS ELODIE TOWNSEND & KIRSTEN DUALAN Elodie Townsend (she/her) is a writer born and based in San Francisco. Her work has been featured in The Ana, Two-Headed Press, The Berkeley Fiction Review, and more, and has been described as surreal, absurdist, and "mildly concerning". She holds a BA in English Literature […]
Join us as we celebrate Children's Day with Daly City. Our booth will have arts & crafts activities and giveaways while supplies last.
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.
