FAMILY

Glendale Public Library invites parents and teachers to “Keep Kids Reading,” a workshop on helping children read. Thursday. (818) 548-2035.

POETRY

The Arroyo Arts Collective’s poetry walk takes place Saturday at 3 p.m. at Avenue 57 and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 255-5223.

COLLECTIBLES

The 25th International Collectible Exposition begins Thursday at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. (715) 445-2214.

TELEVISION

In celebration of National Television-Turnoff Week, which begins Thursday, unplug the boob tube for seven days straight. We dare you.

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