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