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.
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 […]