Join us for our annual celebration of Banned Books!
We highlight the books that are banned, why there are still banned, and why you should read them. Join us and help us lift up reading!
October 7 -Banned Book Read-In : Attendees will receive a free audiobook. Bring your headphones and join the read-in.
October 10 –Let Freedom Read Day : Take at least one action to help defend books from censorship. We will supply postcards and templates to write about book bans. Attendees will receive a free button.
Join us for a our annual “Silent Book Club” Banned Book Read-In. This year, LibroFM is providing a free audiobook to attendees (choose between Banned Together or How to Defend Books and Why).
There will be snacks available. If you want to keep your hands busy, feel free to bring your crochet/knitting, notebook to sketch or something else as we read in against banning books.
Meet author D. Anthony Still and explore their fantastical series, The Char Grimoires.
In Char, explore a world where wizards have wiped themselves out in a catastrophic war and magic is reborn. In the form of…. a Troll? Join Tanurgolth Pukarowski, Tro-zard, Wiz-roll, er, Magic User, on a quest across the lands of Char. Accompanied by his bestie, Miggy the Chupacabra, they embark on a quest to fulfill their potential. Magic is back! Only it has no idea what it is doing.
Meanwhile, the inept human Bureau-Monarchy, beset by mountains of paperwork and a lack of breakfast, attempts to revive the war drums of conquest in the form of a donkey cavalry. See what happens as the characters’ worlds collide!
The follow up novel in the series, Sabbatical of the Chupacabra, trouble begins when a certain soul-trapped Wizard starts stretching his metaphysical legs. Ezekial the Enchanter has spent centuries plotting his grand return to relevance. And now, thanks to a well-meaning Tro-zard, or perhaps Wiz-roll, the ancient Wizard finally has his opening.
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 American icon who inspired generations and left an indelible mark on sport and society.
From the makeshift diamonds of Harlem and New York’s quirky Polo Grounds to the dusty backroads of the Tidewater and San Francisco’s glittering bayside ballpark, dive into the seldom-revealed personal events of this extraordinary man in 14 Going On 24: Growing Up with Willie Mays.
Bring your headphones and your audio book. ( We will have a few audiobook credits available for LibroFM users and/or help for Libby)
We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. Look for signs when you enter and park. Register for free parking courtesy of the Parks Foundation.
In Crescenciana, the book’s forward asks the reader to forgive the subject of the biography’s grammar. The apology is wholly unnecessary; Crescenciana bends the language to fit her emotional reality, turning the language into something that fits her perception. That adherence to direct transcription, and that voice that she brings, are what makes Tan’s biography so impactful. It serves as historical archive, transcription of immigrant experience and familial mythology, all in one. Crescenciana is a biography of the author’s lola (grandmother), following her life in the Philippines before coming to Canada and eventually the United States. The biography is a mixed-media work, combining first hand transcriptions of events told by his lola while also paring each instance with a piece of artwork created by either of the two.
The biography is as much written as it is curated. The balance of writing and image makes the book feel like a gallery, only instead of an author’s note, each image is accompanied by a fully-developed literary snapshot. Kenneth Tan acts as a tour guide through the memories. He leads the reader and frames certain events, both stepping in and pulling away at key moments. Crescenciana is ultimately an impactful, lovingly written and illustrated book. Kenneth Tan will be in the Peninsula Book Collaborative on May 30th, to talk about his work.
Unwind among the books with a gentle, grounding yoga flow designed for all bodies and experience levels. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and settle into accessible poses that invite ease and self-care. This 45-minute experience ends with a soothing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls, chimes and other instruments to calm the nervous system and restore balance. Join our warm, welcoming community for this cozy practice—your end of week reset for body, mind, and spirit.
Caroline began her yoga journey in 2008 to recover from a car accident and to find space to process the grief of losing her mother to cancer that same year. She earned her 200-hour yoga certification in 2014 and her advanced 500-hour qualification in 2021.
Tiffany is a San Francisco native who started her yoga journey and holistic health interest backin 2008, where yoga was her form of moving meditation. She has a certification in holistic health, started teaching yoga in 2022 and is currently a 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher.
