The Tales They Tell in O.C.

Saturday

Sign of the Times story time (Barnes & Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, [714] 897-8781). Story time sponsored by the Sign of the Times support organization for the deaf and hard-of-hearing; stories will be translated into American Sign Language by an interpreter. 11 a.m. Free.

Celtic storytelling and music (San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, [949] 248-7469). Scottish harp player and storyteller Robin Williamson performs for kids. 7-8:15 p.m. $3-$6.

Sunday

Looking Toward the Future: A Neighborhood Celebration (Pacific Symphony Center, 115 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, [714] 755-5788). Educational festival where kids and their families can learn about composers, instruments and musical stories. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

Monday

Story time (Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, [714] 631-8661). Read to Me story time featuring Bunny tales. 10 a.m. Free.

Tuesday

Toddler story time (Barnes & Noble). 11 a.m. Free.

Board Book Buddies (Zany Brainy stores throughout Orange County). Ages 4 and under read about Miffy the bunny. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Wednesday

Spring Story Adventures ’99 (Insight for Living Resource Center, 1041 Pacific Center Drive, Anaheim, [714] 575-5464). Story hour featuring songs, crafts and snacks. 10 a.m. Free.

Story time (Borders Books, Music and Cafe, Costa Mesa). After-school story time featuring “The Velveteen Rabbit.” 2 p.m. Free.

Story time (Borders Books, Music and Cafe, Costa Mesa). Pajama story time featuring evening tales. 7 p.m. Free.

April 30

Voices of the Future Storytelling Festival (Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, [714] 480-1520). Students are featured in an evening of legends, myths and folk tales. 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

May 1

A Century of Fun in One Day (Newport Beach Central Library). Festival featuring a magic show with Tony Daniels, storytelling with Barbara Klein, songs by a children’s choir, a martial arts demonstration from Marshall’s Flying Tigers Tae Kwon Do Team, and assorted children’s art workshops. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

Library story times (Orange Public Main Library, 101 N. Center St., [714] 288-2420). Spring preschool story times every Tuesday from 9:30-10 a.m., through May 4; spring lap story times every Tuesday from 10:30-11 a.m., through May 4; pajama story times every Wednesday from 7-7:30 p.m., through May 5. Free. Registration required for all story times.

Library story times (El Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes St., Orange, [714] 288-2450). Spring preschool story times every Thursday from 9:30-10 a.m., through May 6; spring lap story times every Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m., through May 6; pajama story times every Monday. from 7-7:30 p.m., through May 3. Free. Registration required for all story times.

Kidseum (1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, [714] 480-1520).

Preschool Discoveries, music and storytelling for ages 3-5, is every Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. Storytelling by the Bowers Docents every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m., and by members of the South Coast Storytellers Guild every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.