We believe books should be celebrated and be a tool for growth and connection. With the lack of bookstores in North San Mateo County, communities lack a way to find materials for learning, growing and ways to build community. Anchored by proceeds from our bookstore,  Peninsula Book Collaborative provides literary programs, free books to the community, and services for all ages. We provide a space for literary efforts and build a community of lifelong learners.

Our three focus areas:

• Bookstore
• Community Space
• Books Access

We opened in late October 2023 and our grand opening was in December 2023. You can find out more about our history and complete timeline here. 

Since we are a non-profit, there is not one owner. There is a board that oversees operations and volunteers who operate the store. The non-profit is for all. 

Our bookstore hours are

Wednesday – Friday 12-8 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am-6 pm

We can, and often host events and activities outside of those hours.

We would like to be open on more days, but we would need staff and funding. As a nonprofit, we can apply for grants and get funding, and we plan to keep applying for grants. 

We do not buy books but we do accept book donations on Sundays. More information here: Donate Books

Yes, we accept donations on Sundays from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. We also provide a tax deductible receipt. For  more information, including the kinds of books we do and don’t accept, please visit the page: Donate Books

Yes. Please fill out the contact form on the partnership page. Please provide a little information about what you want to do when you fill out the form, and we will get back to you.

Yes, it’s possible.  Please visit this page, and fill out the contact information there. Please share a little more about what you want to do and when, and we will get back to you.