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

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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

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.

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Banned Book Resumes

Right to Read Night

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.

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

Gayme Night (hosted by SMC Pride Center)

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

Instead of being bored, join the Pride Center at Peninsula Books for a fun night of board games! From party games to trivia, we will have as much variety in games as we do in our community. Plus, we will even have prizes! You have nothing to lose (except for every game you play). Join us on Thursday, October 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM!

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register in advance to be entered to win a drawing prize. There will also be some prizes for some of our game winners as well. 

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

Register at:https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCGaymeNightOct2025

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/

Poetry Night

Join us for a poetry night with local writers Katrina Benedicto & Jade Zora Dean 

Katrina Benedicto (they/she) is a Filipino-American writer and educator. Born in the Bay Area, they lived in Romblon and Manila before moving to San Francisco. They later studied at SFSU, where they hold an MFA in Creative Writing. Their writing often taps into topics of folklore, the body, and the fleeting nature of home.

Jade Zora Dean is a queer, trans poet, writer, and poetry editor for Fourteen Hills: The S.F.S.U. Review. She was born in the Rocky Mountains where she received her B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Colorado Boulder. Now, she has made her home in the beautiful Bay Area. Her poem “Not Hiding Unseen” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize and she is currently pursuing her MFA in creative writing at San Francisco State University.

Spooky Storytime with Author Victoria Fong

Join author Victoria Fong for a Spooky Storytime on Sunday, October 26th. She will read her book, “The Legend of Sutro Tower” then we will have a costume contest and there will be treats for all. See you there.

 

Spooky storytime flyer with pirate in a mirror.

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