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Lost Treasures of San Francisco Author talk

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Join author Maria Lenhart on a nostalgic journey through an unforgettable time and place. Lost Treasures of San Francisco is a love letter to the City-by-the-Bay, celebrating such bygone pleasures as grooving to the Grateful Dead at Winterland on New Year’s Eve, marveling at the giant Christmas tree at the City of Paris department store, and catching a Giants game on a windy afternoon at Candlestick.

Lavishly illustrated with historic photos and memorabilia, the book delves into the recent and distant past, tracing the evolution of a city that literally rose from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Along the way, there are encounters with Emperor Norton, Herb Caen, Robin Williams, the San Francisco Twins and others who added to the city’s bold and creative spirit.

About the Author

Maria Lenhart’s travel and feature articles have appeared in more than 100 publications, including Travel + Leisure, On the Go With AAA, Via, Meetings Today, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor and Boston Globe. She’s the co-author of Secret Cape Cod & The Islands, winner of a 2024 Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers. As a fourth-generation San Franciscan, she is especially proud to share the colorful heritage of her favorite city.

Audiobook Silent Book Club in the Parks

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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.

May Crochet Club

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Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarns (if you have them) or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by adults.

Author Talk with MJ

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My Greatest Fear is Apathy is the debut poetry compilation of youth spoken word artist and college student, M.J. Seja. It serves as her introduction to the literary community but also an archive of the work she wrote from the time she was fourteen to sixteen years old.

Her goal with this book is to be as evocative as possible; to rebel against the political apathy that is so easy to slip into under systemic oppression by connecting the human race with art, as it seems to be our only real key for survival.

About the Author

M. J. Seja is a spoken word poet born and raised in San Francisco. They have published works through the Labyrinth magazine and in a youth anthology about COVID-19. They have been a keynote speaker at their college’s Fall 2025 Honors Showcase and have performed at events hosted by the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce and Arts Commission. Outside of writing, Seja enjoys playing and listening to music, spending time in nature, coffee drinks, and reading.

 

Silent Book Club in the Parks

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Join us for two different “silent book clubs” in the next few months.

Audiobook Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am

May 30
July 25
September 26

Bring your headphones and your audio book

Silent Book Club
Saturdays at 10 am

June 27
August 29
October 24

Bring or choose a book and read quietly alongside others for some dedicated reading time in our county parks!

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.

Wellness through Books

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Are you between 17-25 years? Come by to discuss the power of books as a wellness tool! Join us for books and snacks. Attendees will receive a free book (while supplies last).

Learn more at SMCHealth.org/MHM

In collaboration with San Mateo County’s 2026 Mental Health Month.

Storytime

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Come join us for a storytime with Ms. Bernadette. Hear a story and browse and vote for your Beloved Books.

Book Selections

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

About our StoryTime Reader:

Ms. Bernadette lives above the Top of the Hill, plays reading games with kids in local schools, and retired from selling books to grown ups to help them do their jobs better. Let’s find your “Beloved Books.”

April Crochet Workshop

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Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarns (if you have them) or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by adults.

Independent Bookstore Day 2026

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Independent Bookstore highlights Indies across the country that are uplifting the community. Join us in the celebration and also for our birthday party at 6 pm.

  • 10am-12 pm: First 25 people with total purchase over $25 gets a free PBC tote bag or ARC
  • 10-am-6 pm:
    • 20% off all community picks
    • Buy 1 used book under $10, get one free (same or lesser value)
    • Prize wheel giveaways, Banned Book Bingo, Libro.fm Golden ticket
    • Independent Bookstore Day exclusive items for sale
    • Raffle prizes and refreshments
  • 6 – 8 pm: Sip & Shop Anniversary party! 21+ only, $5 entrance at the door. 20% off everything. Drinks and light snacks.
  • All Day: Hungry? Support us by ordering/dining at Panda Express at Westlake. Use code 3858366

 

Pride Center Gayme Night @PBC

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San Mateo County Pride Center Gayme Night at Peninsula Books – a free community event!

Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00-8:00PM at 441 Westlake Center, Daly City 94015

Game on! We hope you can join us for another game night at Peninsula Books in Daly City.

As a special treat this month, we’ll be teaching Mahjong! Come learn this fun game of strategy, skill and luck. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned player, come through!

If you’re not interested in playing mahjong, there will be other games available. You are also welcome to bring your own game/s! Bring your Nintendo Switch, favorite word game, card games to this free, community event.

Did we mention that you can win a prize and there will be snacks?! Yup!

Peninsula Books is located at 441 Westlake Center Daly City, CA 94105

Please note – we’ll be teaching Hong Kong style mahjong.

If you would like a copy of the rules beforehand, please email

info@sanmateopride.org

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Those who register in advance will be entered to win a draw prize- https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCAprilGaymeNight (linked in bio)

Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133

 
This event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. 

Register at:https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCAprilGaymeNight

Peninsula Books is located at 441 Westlake Center, Daly City, CA 94015. For accessibility and parking information, please use this link: https://peninsulabooks.org/shopourstore/

Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133

 

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