Join us in April for Poetry month with a reading and discussion by local poet and artist, Amanda Saeed. She is a lyrical poet from San Francisco, with her poetry centering on hurt, processing, and healing in today’s tech-addicted, vain age.
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. […]
San Mateo County Pride Center Gayme Night at Peninsula Books - a free community event! Instead of being bored, join the Pride Center at Peninsula Books for a fun night of board games! From party games to trivia, we will have as much variety in games as we do in our community. Plus, we will […]
Join author Chanchal Garg in conversation with Mansi Goel to discuss Chanchal's new book "Unearthed" and her journey of healing. Hope to see you here. --- Chanchal Garg is a speaker, executive coach and facilitator at The Stanford Graduate Business School. She is also the author of Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths […]
Come join us for an evening celebrating the debut poetry collection, Chillona, by local author Ellie Lopez! In Chillona, Ellie Lopez discusses their personal experience as the eldest daughter in a Mexican American family and navigating life in the Bay Area. Their book covers many themes such as identity, healing, and family. Lopez will be […]
Come meet the author of West Facade, Lauren C. Johnson First 5 attendees will receive a free copy of The West Facade About the Book A cathedral statue discovers what it means to be human, then faces an impossible choice... In Paris, at the dawn of the Bubonic Plague, the statues that guard the Notre […]
Meet Larry Hayes, author of 14 Going On 24, Growing up with Willie Mayes. In 14 Going On 24, author Larry Hayes invites readers into the extraordinary life of Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” baseball legend who redefined the game with unmatched speed, power, and flair. Mays transcended the playing field to become an […]
Come learn about the buzz on honey bees with Cara Ching. We will have a discussion about life in the hive, the biology of honey bees, how to start your journey in urban beekeeping, a live viewing of bees in an observation hive and tasting of Cara’s honey. About the Presenter: Cara Ching is Board Member […]
Join us at the bookstore and create some charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Bring your own crochet hook and yarns or use the ones available at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by […]