Store hours:
Monday - Friday 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day: Saturday, May 26
We continue to take phone and e-mail orders petuniasplaceorders@gmail.com and we are happy to be your personal shopper if you are not able to come to the store. We are happy to mail books for you.
Petunia's Place is the Central Valley's independent bookstore. For more than 30 years it has been recognized for its outstanding collection of books for children and young adults. Now, to that superb collection, the store has added space for adult books as well. The staff is happy to order any books customers are looking for.
Petunia's Place Bookstore offers special events and author signings throughout the year.
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Featured Events
Book Launch & Storytime Event
Saturday, April 5 @ 11:00 am
We are excited to announce that author Nikiko Masumoto will be at Petunia's Place to celebrate the launch of David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto's new picture book, Every Peach is a Story, a poetic and powerful a journey of discovery through all of life's seasons.
A special Storytime for children (and parents) will start at 11:00 am, followed by a presentation for all ages at 1:00 pm. She will be available to autograph books after both sessions
Copies of their book will be available for purchase during the event, and pre-orders can be made by calling the store at (559) 438-1561.
Independent Bookstore Day
Saturday, April 26
Join us to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2025!
A special storytime will start at 11:00 am, and don't miss the gift certicate drawings and book giveaways. Author signing events starts at 1:00 pm, featuring authors Christina Lynch, Jeannine Raymond, Francesco Parisi, and Jessica Kulekjian, for a special day at the store.
Storytime
First & Third Saturday of the month @ 11:00 am
Children ages 3-8 are invited to join Ms. Porter for stories, songs and craft activities.
Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
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