Store hours:
Monday - Friday 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Summer hours: June 30 - August 8
Monday - Saturday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
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
Special Storytime
Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00 am
Join us for a special Let's Go to the Beach storytime and activities.
Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Special Storytime
Saturday, August 2 @ 11:00 am
Join us for a special Fun with Unicorns storytime and activities.
Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Special Storytime
Saturday, August 16 @ 11:00 am
Join us for a special Fun with Cats and Dogs storytime and activities, with special guest author of The Book Cat, Maria Powell.
Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.
Steven Banbury Reception & Book Launch
Saturday, September 6
Join authorSteven Banbury for the launch of his book, The Pumpkin Princess and the Buried Castle, a eturn to the spooky and sweet land of Hallowell, where a new dark force embroils Eve and her friends in another adventure.
Call (559) 438-1561 to reserve her book and for more information.
Angelica Carpenter Reception & Book Launch
Saturday, September 13 @ 1 - 3 pm
Join authorAngelica Carpenter for the launch of her book, Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters' Fight for Abolition and Women's Rights. Historian and author Angelica Shirley Carpenter tells the remarkable true story of the sisters' lives as they cut a swath across the northeastern United States, speaking out against slavery even while facing violence from pro-slavery mobs.
Call (559) 438-1561 to reserve her book and for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 30
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, featuring author Margarita Engle, 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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