Petunia's Place is pleased to invite you to join us for special events. Most are offered at no charge.

Check below to see if reservations are required.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 22@ 11 am - 12 pm

Special Summer Story Time

Come join storyteller Janice Porter for a special summer story time. Art and activities for children to follow.

Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Saturday, June 29 @ 11 am - 1 pm

Special Story Time

Come join our story time with author Claire Noland and artist Mykel Suntrapak. Activities including George Makes a Splash Bubble Play Time at 11:45 am and bring your camera for a photo op with George the Giraffe at 12:45 pm.

Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Saturday, July 13 @ 11 am

Story Time with Local Author

Come join our story time with local author Teresa Andamo , author of Indy, oh Indy: Pismo or Bust.

Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Saturday, June 22 @ 11 am - 12 pm

Special Summer Story Time

Come join storyteller Janice Porter for a special summer story time. Art and activities for children to follow.

Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Interested in a book club for teachers?

bookclub

Petunia's Place is sponsoring a book club for teachers who are interested in reading and discussing literature for young people.

Call the store at (559) 438-1561, for more information about how you can join.

Recent author appearances

Danielle Bellwood, Anne Biggs , Danielle Shipley , and William Stevens

featured authors from the 2018 Independent Bookstore Day.

Jan Brett

author of the book Mossy and many more.

Jean Chaffee

author of the book Nosey's Big Move.

Chris Colfer

author of the The Land of Stories series.

Margarita Engle

author of the book The Surrender Tree and many more.

Linda Garduno and Laura DeWitt

author and illustrator of the book 'Witchy Poo'

Dorina Lazo Gilmore

author of the book Cora Cooks Pancit.

Doug Hansen

author of the book Mother Goose in California.

Kathy Howell

author of the book The Perfectly Purple Sneakers

Karen Moore

author of the book Pen the Tale, Oogie.

Karlene Kay Ryan and Valerie Hill

author of the book 'Today is the First Day of the Rest of My Life'

Joan Schoettler

author of the book Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth.

Gary Soto

author of the book Lucky Luis and many more.