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Meet & Greet with Patricia Bossano

Written by Raquel on .

Come meet local author Patricia Bossano, purchase a book and get it signed. 

Although born in California, Patricia grew up in Ecuador, South America. After a return to the United States in the mid 1980’s and a corporate career in International Sales Operations, she followed her heart and began to write full time.

At present, Patricia is an award-winning full-time artisanal wordsmith and the managing editor of WaterBearer Press, and old-school scribbler of no A.I. philosophical fiction and supernatural escapes, some of them en español.

Love & Homegrown Magic spans seven decades and is a genre-crossing novel with elements of fantasy, spirituality and the paranormal.

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Written by Raquel on . Posted in Peninsula Picks.

In collaboration with  Read any 5 books this summer (one needs be from the Summer Reading Catalog), write a 3-4 sentence review of your favorite, win a prize (a free button). This is for all ages.

You can pick up catalogs and index cards (to share the books you read & write your review) at Peninsula Books. When complete, provide to a staff member for your prize and entry into the book bundles.

Everyone who completes it will also be entered into a book bundle raffle.  We will have book bundles for all ages.

Poetry Night at Peninsula Books

Written by Raquel on .

Come join us for an hour with Peninsula poets Amanda Saeed and MJ. They will share their poetry with the community, friends, and family. Come and listen to their work and don’t forget to buy a book! Amanda’s books are available and signed. 

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Message in a Bottle Workshop

Written by Raquel on .

“Message in a Bottle” is an interactive writing/visual arts experience where participants enjoy the wonders of self-expression. You will write a message based on David’s prompts. Then Ellen will guide you in creating an artistically decorated bottle and inserting your written piece to complete the message in a bottle that only you could create!

This FREE event is perfect for a parent-child (10 years and older) bonding experience, but feel free to show up alone and make new friends.

Registration Required. 

Financial Aid Workshop: Scholarships

Written by Raquel on .

  • August 7: To Apply Early Decision or Not?
  • September 4: FAFSA and CSS Profile
  • October 2: Unlocking Thousands of Dollars Through Scholarships

Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, especially how to afford school. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a three-part series to help you understand and plan for college and beyond. She has devoted 15+ years to education and nonprofit leadership, focusing on admissions and financial aid to get students into their dream colleges from Ivy League colleges, UCs, and CSUs and receive the scholarships and grants necessary to attend.

Free to Attend. Registration Requested.

Register Here. 

Financial Aid Workshop Series: FAFSA & CSS Profile

Written by Raquel on .

  • August 7: To Apply Early Decision or Not?
  • September 4: FAFSA and CSS Profile
  • October 2: Unlocking Thousands of Dollars Through Scholarships

Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, especially how to afford school. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a three-part series to help you understand and plan for college and beyond. She has devoted 15+ years to education and nonprofit leadership, focusing on admissions and financial aid to get students into their dream colleges from Ivy League colleges, UCs, and CSUs and receive the scholarships and grants necessary to attend.

Free to Attend. Registration Requested.

Register Here. 

Financial Aid Workshop Series: Early Decision or not?

Written by Raquel on .

  • August 7: To Apply Early Decision or Not?
  • September 4: FAFSA and CSS Profile
  • October 2: Unlocking Thousands of Dollars Through Scholarships

Getting into your dream college can feel daunting, especially how to afford school. Join Erica Hernandez, a leading admissions consultant in the Bay Area, for a three-part series to help you understand and plan for college and beyond. She has devoted 15+ years to education and nonprofit leadership, focusing on admissions and financial aid to get students into their dream colleges from Ivy League colleges, UCs, and CSUs and receive the scholarships and grants necessary to attend.

Free to Attend. Registration Requested.

Register Here. 

San Mateo Pride Quiet Zone

Written by Raquel on .

San Mateo Pride is a fun space for all but if you need a break from the fun, join us in the quiet zone. The quiet zone will have free books to enjoy and some quiet activities to decompress before going back into the fun. All books are free to keep.

Daly City Children’s Day

Written by Raquel on .

Join us as we celebrate Children’s Day with Daly City. Our booth will have arts & crafts activities and giveaways while supplies last.

 

 

Meet the author -Jamie Shepard

Meet Theodore (and author Jamie Shepard)

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Meet Theodore and Jamie on August 30th at Peninsula Books. “Theodore’s Big Day”, is a heartwarming story about a Mini Australian Shepherd dog with a dream to find his furever family. This story is about hope, love, and the joy of finding where you truly belong.

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