BOOK EVENTS

* Monday in Brea: Curious kids preschool story time for children ages 3 to 5 featuring the tale “I Love You Mom,” in honor of Mother’s Day. 11 a.m. Brea Library, 1 Civic Center Circle, (714) 671-1722.

* Tuesday in Lake Forest: The after-school club for elementary students features “Dr. Sue’s Traveling Anthropod & Insect Zoo.” El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way. 4 p.m. (949) 855-8173.

* Wednesday in Costa Mesa: Bring baseball bats and gloves for a reading of Tom Paxton’s “The Jungle Game.” 10:45 a.m. Barnes & Noble. 901B South Coast Drive. 10:45 a.m. (714) 444-0226.

* Thursday in Garden Grove: Preschool story time for children 3 to 5 includes Asian stories, poetry and crafts. West Garden Grove Branch Library, 1196 Bailey St. 3:30 p.m. (714) 897-2594.