Florey's Book Co.

Florey's Book Co. is a family-owned independent bookstore located in Pacifica, CA. In business since 1977, we stock a wide variety of books for all ages and interests. We also have a section of used books. Come visit us! Your phone or email orders are welcome. Our hours are 10am-6pm, every day! Florey's Book Co. 2120 Palmetto Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044 (650) 355-8811 FloreysBookCo@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 11, 2013

"Yianni" Children's Book Event, Saturday, May 18th at Florey's!



Florey's Book Co. welcomes local author John Pantoleon as he reads his children's book, "Yianni, A Story and Coloring Book About a Dog Who Wished He Was a Cat"

***Saturday, May 18th, 2-4pm***

The story is about Yianni, a dog who wishes he was a cat. He befriends a cat, and asks her to teach him to meow. Eventually, he learns that it is best to be what you are, and to be happy with yourself. It is a positive story for young children with charming illustrations by local artist Laurie Cummins.

About the author:

John Pantoleon holds a B.A. in drama and a secondary education teaching credential from San Francisco State university. He has been active as an actor and director in Bay Area theatre for over fifty years. He is a founding member of San Francisco's Eureka Theatre. He served as presidnt of the Pacifica Spindrift Players for seven years and was involved in children's theatre both at PSP and in the public schools. He and his wife Kathy live in Pacifica.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, May 18th, 2-4pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm on Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Join Florey's at the Pacifica Coast TV Honors 2013 Event!



Aaron Schlieve, proprietor of Florey's Book Co. has been selected as one of Pacific Coast TV's 2013 Honorees!

The event takes place ***Friday, May 17th, 7pm***
at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd.

Tickets are $25, for advance tickets call (650)355-8000

For more PCT info: http://pacificcoast.tv/

About the event:

The PCT Honors program identifies and thanks wonderful local people for their service to our community while serving as a fundraiser for our TV station.

PCT’s non-profit Public TV channel is the oldest such station in the US and has provided vital support to our Northern California community for over 30 years.

This year the Honorees are:

Roy Salume
Mary Ann Nihart
Elaine Larsen
Susan Vellone
Aaron Schlieve
Annalisa from KFOX 98.5 FM

Each of the above honorees has demonstrated their commitment to Pacifica by supporting various programs and non-profits like ours in their own way.

The event will feature live entertainment, a live auction and an honors program.

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We hope to see you!

PCT Honors ***Friday, May 17th, 7pm***
at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd.
For tickets and information (650)355-8000

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Please note that our regular Fiber Fridays event will be preempted by the PCT Honors event.
Fiber Fridays will return to the regular schedule on Friday, May 24th.
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8̶p̶m̶ ̶F̶r̶i̶d̶a̶y̶s̶)
---Closing regular time of 6pm Friday, May 17th---

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

May Poetry Events at Florey's!



Florey's Books invites you to our two ongoing poetry events.

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday, May 16th, 7:30pm***

The Forum is open to the public and is free of charge. The Pacifica Poetry Forum meets monthly,
the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come and share the joy of poetry.

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Next, is the May Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, May 25th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Nancy Margulies and Mel C. Thompson. The featured poets will be followed by an open mic period. Open mic sign-up is first come, first served. This event is also open to the public and free of charge.

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We hope to see you!

Pacifica Poetry Forum: ***Thursday, May 16th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, May 25th, 7:30-9:30pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Sharon the Health Presents: 'Essential Oils to the Rescue', Wed. May 15th at Florey's!



Florey's Book Co. welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health,
and guest speaker Lauren Brollier.

***Wednesday, May 15th, 6:45-8:30pm***

Feeling tired, stressed and emotional or know someone who is?
Are winter cold and flu bugs getting you down?
If you're interested in keeping balanced, well and happy...
-Come explore the world of Essential Oils-

Essential oils are intelligent and work on all levels of our being
unlike allopathic medicines that treat only symptoms. The oils
help us to restore our health at the root of the problem naturally.
Sample them and feel the power of the oils for yourself.

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For more on Sharon, see her site:

http://www.sharonthehealth.com

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The event is free but please RSVP!
Call Sharon 650.359.6579 or email
Sharon@sharonthehealth.com

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, May 15th, 6:45-8:30pm***


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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm on Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Sunday, May 05, 2013

"The Dragons of Graham" Book Signing with author Baird Nuckolls, May 11th at Florey's!



Florey's Books welcomes local author Baird Nuckolls as she discusses her new young-adult novel "The Dragons of Graham".

***Saturday, May 11th, 2-4pm***

About the book:

Who knew dragons were so demanding? All the dragons at Graham want something. The band dragon is hoarding silver. The dragon in the girls' locker room wants more water, and the library dragon wants his own library card. One even wants her sister, Rosie, as a snack. Blech!

Katie has to learn how to navigate the halls of her new middle school, deal with the populars, and try not to lose her best friend, Maia, all while figuring out how to satisfy the members of a mythical race she didn't even know existed.

Both of Baird Nuckolls' daughters attended Graham Middle School and the story of the dragons of Graham developed during their time there. She is happy to have brought them to the attention of more kids, who may have a chance to find them.

About the author:

Baird is an author and literary editor. Her first middle grade novel, "The Dragons of Graham" was released in March,. Her short stories have been published on-line and in print. She has been an assistant editor at Narrative Magazine for over three years and also provides contract editing for individual clients across the country.​​​​​​​​​​ She lives in the Bay Area.

For more on Ms. Nuckolls and her writing, see her site: http://www.thewivesofbath.com/

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, May 11th, 2-4pm***

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday Story Time at Florey's! May 11th, 10-11am



Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, May 11th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole Sayres and friends.
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday Story Time occurs the second Saturday each month.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, May 11th, 10am-11am***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day! (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Thursday, April 25, 2013

May 2013 Events at Florey's Books!



Florey's invites you to our special events this month!

Remember that you can get more information on each event
as it approaches on our sites:

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Florey's provides free Wi-fi internet access!
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-"The Dragons of Graham" Young-adult Book Event with author Baird Nuckolls
Who knew dragons were so demanding?
For more info see her site: http://www.thewivesofbath.com/
Saturday, May 11th 2-4pm

-Florey's at the Pacifica Community TV Honors
Florey's is a PCT Honors recipient this year!
The PCT site: http://pacificcoast.tv/
Friday, May 17th 7pm at the Mildred Owen Hall

-"Yianni" Children's Book Event with author John Pantoleon
A Story of a Dog Who Wished He Was a Cat
Saturday, May 18th 2-4pm

-"Take a Chance" Joyfulness workshop with Kathleen Nelson
Find out how to bring more joy into your life.
Sunday, May 19th, 1pm

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Please note our ongoing events:

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft,
Fridays 6-8pm All varieties of string and fabric craft are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event,
the second Saturday each month, May 11th, 10-11am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Sharon the Health Presents: natural wellness workshops,
May 15th 6:45-8:30pm.
This months topic: "Healing Oils" with Lauren Brollier

-Pacifica Poetry Forum, meets the 3rd Thursday of each month,
May 16th, 7:30 pm. Come and share the joy of poetry!

-Poetry at Florey's, the last Saturday of the month,the 25th, 7:30-9:30pm
Featured poets, followed by an open mic. Share your poems, or just listen.

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As always, we hope to see you!

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm on Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Shakespeare's Birthday: "That is the Question" Shakespeare Boardgame Event, April 23rd, 7pm!



Florey's Books welcomes local game creator John Ahlbach, and we invite you to join in and play his board game: "That is the Question: A Game of Shakespeare Knowledge", in observance of William Shakespeare's birthday.

***Tuesday, April 23rd, 7pm***

About the game:

'That is the Question' is a fun journey through all things Shakespeare.

The game's 500 questions come with a multiple-choice option that players with less experience can use to level the playing field against those with more expertise. The questions cover the plots, language and characters of major and minor plays. They cover Shakespeare on stage and in film in our own time.

Knowledge and educated guessing do not always win in That is the Question. Luck must be with you, too, as you must land on the right spaces to win the two of each type of Character Card needed for victory.

So, when Juliet asks, "What satisfaction canst thou have tonight?", the answer is, play That is the Question with your friends or family!

About the author/creator:

John Ahlbach is a teacher at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco. He wrote the 500 questions used in That is the Question: A Game of Shakespeare Knowledge. The game board and cards were designed by Mona Toft, a graphic artist in St. Paul , MN. Much of the profits from this game will go to Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter, of which John is a co-founder.

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For more information about Mr.Ahlbach and the game, please see his website:
http://www.thatisthequestion.t83.net
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We hope to see you!

***Tuesday, April 23rd, 7pm***

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

April Poetry Events at Florey's!



Florey's Books invites you to our two ongoing poetry events.

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday, April 18th, 7:30pm***

The Forum is open to the public and is free of charge. The Pacifica Poetry Forum meets monthly,
the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come and share the joy of poetry.

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Next, is the April Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, April 27th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Marvin R. Hiemstra and Maurine Killough. The featured poets will be followed by an open mic period. Open mic sign-up is first come, first served. This event is also open to the public and free of charge.

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We hope to see you!

Pacifica Poetry Forum: ***Thursday, April 17th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, April 27th, 7:30-9:30pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Sharon the Health Presents: 'Origins of the Soul', Wed. April 17th at Florey's!



Florey's Books welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health.

***Wednesday, April 17th, 6:45-8:30pm***

From Sharon:

Déjà vu or Past Life Experiences?

Have you ever had things happen that you can’t seem to explain?
Serendipitous some may say. Many believe there is more to this life than meets the eye!
If you’d like to hear more about where souls originated and connect with your souls unique gifts, come join me.

This is an interactive exploration of connecting with the deepest part of you, your Soul.
Here you’ll find your true essence and purpose. Become empowered!

In 2002, my mother died after an18 month illness. I had a sense that she was in trouble in the non-physical.
I was led to Akashic Record Soul Clearing work and able to help my mother in the non-physical.
This work has changed my life and those around me.

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The event is free but please RSVP!
Call Sharon 650.359.6579 or email
Sharon@sharonthehealth.com

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, April 17th, 6:45-8:30pm***

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Sunday, April 07, 2013

Treasures and Trivia of Pacifica! Saturday, April 13th 9am to noon at the Spindrift Theater!



How much do you know about Pacifica?

Come have some fun and learn new information about our coastal town at Treasures and Trivia of Pacifica!

http://www.treasuresandtriviaofpacifica.com/

This treasure hunt excursion will mimic the “great race” where teams compete against each other for some terrific gifts and cash prizes.

Let’s see if you can identify unique landmarks and answer historical questions about our town.

Teams will be given a list of businesses and other destinations, and the trick is to see how quickly your team can get from place to place, correctly answer trivia questions and make it back before other teams.

The race starts and ends at the Pacifica Spindrift Theatre.
$15 a person until April 1st; after that $20 a person.
Teams of Four suggested and encouraged
Bring your Digital Camera or Cell phone

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase
Your Participation Will Help Three Non-profits in Pacifica:
http://www.pacificaspindriftplayers.org/
http://www.musicmattersinpacifica.org/
http://pacificalibraryfoundation.com/

Friday, April 05, 2013

"Take a Chance" Joyfulness workshop with Kathleen Nelson, Sunday, April 14th, 1pm!



Florey's Books invites you to a free joyfulness workshop, hosted by Kathleen Nelson.

***Sunday, April 14th, 1pm***

About the event:

Join Bay Area teacher, author and musician Kathleen Nelson for a unique workshop on how to bring more joy into your life. Her new book "Take A Chance" will show you how she took small, practical steps towards making her dreams come true - despite health problems, personal loss, financial ruin and other obstacles - and how you can too. No matter where you are in your life, it is never too late to bring more joy into your days.

About Ms. Nelson:

Kathleen Nelson is a California native. A classical pianist performing since age 6, she developed her introspective songwriting style in her thirties. After her European debut in Vienna, Austria in the 90s, she suffered a series of personal and financial losses and decided to quit performing music for good. She went to work as a legal assistant in Silicon Valley for a decade. Although she continued to teach music, it was years before she found the strength to perform again. Through small, practical steps, she found her way back to music and her joy in life is to encourage others to find their joy.

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We hope to see you!

***Sunday, April 14th, 1pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day! (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday Story Time at Florey's! April 13th, 10-11am



Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, April 13th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole Sayres and friends.
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday Story Time occurs the second Saturday each month.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, April 13th, 10am-11am***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day! (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo