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
Holiday Schedule
Independence Day:
Closed at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 3;
Closed Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6
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
Joan Schoettler Book Launch
Saturday, June 21 @ 11:00 - 3:00 pm
Join author Joan Schoettler at Petunia's Place for the launch of her latest book, Books Travel the World. Storytime will start at 11 am, followed by reading and presentationa at 1 pm
This creative non-fiction tale shows how librarians in 10 countries travel far and wide to deliver books to hungry readers without local access to libraries.
Call (559) 438-1561 to reserve her book and for more information.
Jessica Kelukjian Book Launch
Saturday, July 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join authorJessica Kelukjian for the launch of her book, Kersplash!.
Kersplash! a Cloud Bursts is a fun and informational picture book that expertly pairs poetry and science to explain how a cloud experiences the water cycle.
Call (559) 438-1561 to reserve her book and for more information.
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.
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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