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 offers special events and author signings throughout the year.
Store Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday and Monday CLOSED
(After Hours By Appointment)
2017 Holiday Hours
Petunia's Place will be closed:
- Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
- Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Celebration.
- Sunday, December 24 through Monday January 1, 2018 the store will be closed for the holidays.
Petunia's Place is now on Facebook.
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Featured Items
Wonderful New Picture Books
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New Children and Young Adult Novels
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Staff Picks!
2016 Caldecott and Newbery Award books has been selected. Check out these outstanding books for the year and let our bookstore staff knows which ones you want to order for your home library! |
Which books should you choose? Featured Events
Join two local authors:
• Larissa Mercado Lopez, author of bilingual picture book Esteban de Luna, Baby Rescuer!
• Hoang Chi Smith (Troung), author of YA book TigerFish, on Saturday, June 10, 2017 @ 11 am - 1 pm.
Contact us to pre-order your copy.
Come meet Bill Matson, author of Crazy Horse: Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy on Thursday, June 29, 2017 @ 4 - 6 pm.
Contact us to pre-order your copy.
GET INVOLVED, DONATE BOOKS
We are pleased to be able to support the Fresno Police Chaplaincy with their book collection collection for younger children. The Chaplaincy meet with and provide help and resources to domestic violence victims on a regular basis, including women with young children.
So, if you have any books for little ones that you no longer need, please bring them to the store where we have a donation box ready to receive them.
* No storytime until further notice *
Click here to see photos from our past events.
