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Upcoming Events

Visit this space to learn about upcoming events at our space or in the community. Hope to see you soon!

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Crochet Workshop- Holiday Magic

Stitch up some holiday magic! Join our fun and festive Holiday Crochet Workshop! Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Bring your own crochet hook and yarns or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under age of 12 must be accomplished by adults.

Holiday Happenings at Peninsula Books

Holiday Happenings

November 22, 10 am-12 pm – Holiday Cards for Seniors

Create and write holiday cards for Daly City seniors. All ages are welcome.

Dec. 8, 6- 9 pm – Holiday Sip & Shop

Add some extra fun to the holiday season. Join us for our first Sip & Shop.

Your $10 ticket includes:

  • desserts, wine or tea/cocoa
  • 25% off your entire purchase
  • 1 raffle ticket for a wine & book bundle
  • and more special surprises

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.  Get your ticket today.

All proceeds benefit Peninsula Book Collaborative to provide access to books and provide free programs in the community.

December 13 -Holiday Crochet Workshop

Stitch up some holiday magic! Join our fun and festive Holiday Crochet Workshop! Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Bring your own crochet hook and yarn or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under age of 12 must be accomplished by an adult.

December 13 & 14, 20 & 21, and 24th – Free Gift Wrapping

Come out to shop and get your gifts wrapped for free from our volunteers. Donations are welcome. Also, we are looking for volunteers who want to gift wrap. Sign up here. 

Holiday Book Wish Lists Books for Schools – through Dec. 31

Fulfill local educators book wish lists. Visit our snowman and purchase a book they are requesting for their school or classroom. We will collect and get them to the requesting teacher. Purchase in store or online.

Extended Holiday Hours

In December, we will be open on the weekends until 8 pm and on Monday, Dec. 15 and 22 from 12-8 pm

Holiday Card Writing for Seniors

Let’s make a card and make someone’s day.

It can be a lonely time of year, so we want to wish Daly City Seniors a happy winter by making and sending handmade cards.

We will have all of the supplies needed to create, but you can also bring anything you’d like. We will deliver them to Daly City Senior Services.

If you want to make at home and bring, please follow these guidelines

And, remember, everyone’s an artist – all are welcome, kids too.

Yoga & Soundbath

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 60-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.

Register for the workshop here

Suggested donation: non-perishable food item or $15 at the door

Romance Book Swap

Join the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club and founders of A Novel Affair for a free romance book swap at Peninsula Books in Daly City!

  • Bring 2 pre-loved romance novels to swap
  • Meet the co-founders of ‘A Novel Affair’, the Bay Area’s first romance-focused book cafe
  • Talk romance with the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club
  • Make new romance-loving friends!

RSVP Here

Holiday Sip & Shop

Add some extra fun to the holiday season. Join us for our first Sip & Shop.

Your $10 ticket includes desserts, wine or tea, 25% off your entire purchase, 1 raffle ticket for a wine & book bundle, and more special surprises.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.

Get your ticket today. 

All proceeds benefit Peninsula Book Collaborative to provide access to books and provide free programs in the community.

Banned Book Week 2025

Banned Book Week

This year, join us all week to learn about Banned books, celebrate the Freedom to read, read a banned book, and connect with other book lovers. Visit us all week for Banned Book Bingo (with a chance to win a banned book bundle), shop banned books, grab a free ALA banned book sticker, and more.

Banned Books Read-In
Sunday, October 5
2-4 pm

Attendees will receive a free audiobook (Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books). Bring a book, listen to the audiobook, or find one at the shop. Join the read-in from 2-4pm.

The “Write” to Read
Thursday, October 9
4-6 pm

Write Postcards to school districts or library trustees about book bans. We will supply postcards, templates, and snacks.

Right to Read Night
Saturday, October 11
5-6 pm

Join us for a powerful discussion of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Read the book, bring your thoughts, and be a part of the conversation.

Learn More

Banned Book Resumes

Pumpkin Crochet Workshop

Get ready for a fun, relaxed crochet workshop where you’ll create your very own squishy, poly-filled pumpkins. It’s a fantastic activity for kids and adults alike – no experience necessary! Grab a spot and get ready for a cozy, creative afternoon.

Materials will be provided.

Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Banned Book Read-in

We’ll get settled and do intros, read silently for an hour, then chat for a bit (if you like). We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. You will receive a QR code for a free audiobook by LibroFM.
Join our Read-in to protest and take action against bans.

Agenda

2 pm – Gather

2:30 pm – Read audiobook or physical book

3:30 pm –  Discuss & wrap-up

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