BOOK EVENTS

* Monday, Brea: Preschool story time for children ages 3 to 5 features stories about tigers. Brea Library, 1 Civic Center Circle. 11 a.m. (714) 671-1722.

* Thursday, Garden Grove: Gary Francisco presents a musical show about the gold rush of 1849 for children of all ages. Garden Grove Regional Library, 11200 Stanford Ave. 3:30 p.m. (714) 530-0711.

* Thursday, Westminster: Children of all ages are invited to meet sled dogs at “Mountain Mushers Story Time.” Westminster Library, 8180 13th St. 3 p.m. (714) 893-5057.

* Thursday, Irvine: Mother-and-

daughter book discussion group for girls 10 to 12. Registration is appreciated, and refreshments will be served. Heritage Park Regional Library, 14361 Yale Ave. (949) 551-7151.