Come join us for a fun story time in the park with the Tutu Teacher. The first 10 Families that arrive will receive a FREE signed book by the author!
RSVP is requested for free parking.
The Tutu Teacher will be reading:
This event is best for TK – 1st grade students!
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.
Audiobook Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am
May 30
July 25
September 26
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.
Healing through books. Join us and we’ll provide coffee, light snacks, and a conversation in which we heal ourselves through literature.
Second Wednesday of Each Month | 7:30pm – 8:30pm
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.
Sliding scale donation at the door.
About the hosts:
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 back in 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.
Too Much Love, Stories of Mothering, is an anthology of essays and poems by women, edited by Nitza Agam, reveals and questions the complex and complicated relationships of becoming a mother and being a daughter. The anthology includes eighteen women writers of all ages and backgrounds. On March 14th, seven of the eighteen Bay Area writers will read excerpts from their poems and essays at the bookstore.
List of contributors for the event:
About the Author:
Nitza Agam has published two memoirs, several articles and essays in literary magazines and in The SF Chronicle, as well as poems and opinions. Prior to “Too Much Love: Stories of Mothering,” Nitza has also edited The Lemon Tree: Artists’ and Writers’ Personal Journeys of Creativity,” published by BossLady Press, 2022. Agam has a BA from Hebrew University in Jerusalem as well as two master’s degrees in literature from San Francisco State. She also holds a teaching credential in secondary English and has taught at various independent schools and workshops. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, Ofer; together they have two adult sons, David and Or.
Join us for one or all three book clubs monthly, each unique, hosted by a different person, and yet all are creating community through books. Hope to see you there. Check our events page for specific dates/times.
Silent Book Club
2nd Sundays (2-4 pm)
Healing through Books
2nd Wednesdays (6:30-7:30 pm)
Banned Book Club
Third Thursday (6-7 pm)
Third Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Bring yourself and we will provide coffee, snacks and conversation! We will discuss the listed book that night so plan ahead and read the book (or at least start it) before you arrive.
First Five attendees will receive a free copy of the next months book!
July 16: The Sun also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Aug. 20: New Kid by Jerry Craft
Sept. 17: Bless Me, Ultima -Rudolfo Anaya
Oct. 15: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Nov. 19: One person, No Vote by Carol Anderson
Dec. 17: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Zeale Hurston
Celebrate the launch of Lauren’s Campbell’s historical fiction book, “When They Were in Vogue.” Join us as we explore this powerful work of historical fiction that covers race, art, friendship, and identity during one of America’s most dynamic cultural moments. The book takes place in the summer of 1929, where siblings Scott and Alice travel from the South to a vibrant and bustling Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance.
This event is perfect for readers of historical fiction with heart, depth, and modern resonance.
About the Author:
Lauren Campbell has been writing stories since childhood, drawn to narratives that illuminate overlooked histories and explore the complexities of human nature. A third-year law student at UC Berkeley School of Law, Lauren brings a keen eye for justice and nuance to fiction that interrogates themes of race, belonging, and social change.
The first 5 attendees will receive a copy of the book thanks to our sponsor, Sobrato Foundation.