Healing through Books – Book Club
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
April 8 – The Alchemist
Tag: Daly City events
Banned Book Club
Third Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Bring yourself and we will provide coffee, snacks and conversation! We will discuss the listed book that night so plan ahead and read the book (or at least start it) before you arrive.
First Five attendees will receive a free copy of the next months book!
Aug. 20: New Kid by Jerry Craft
Sept. 17: Bless Me, Ultima -Rudolfo Anaya
Oct. 15: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Nov. 19: One person, No Vote by Carol Anderson
Dec. 17: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Zeale Hurston
Vision Board Workshop 2026
Attendees will learn how to make a personalized vision board. Participants will reflect on 2025 growth, goal attainment, desire for next steps; and consider 2026 goals, growth, self-care, and value exploration. This will be a creative process.
Limited to ten attendees 16 and older. Basic materials will be provided, and you must register for the free event.
About the presenter:
Karen is a practicing therapist who utilizes mindfulness and integrative approaches to healing. She/they has extensive history supporting folx from the LGBTQ+ community and those who identify as gender queer, non-binary or trans as well as 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals experiencing hardship.
Special thanks to partner, Sobrato Foundation for sponsoring this event.
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 accompanied 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 (2-4 pm)
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.
Want to gift wrap? We are looking for volunteers. Sign up for a shift 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!
Project Read End of Year Celebration
Join Project Read as it celebrates its year of supporting literacy in North San Mateo County. Snack, drinks, books, 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.