BOOK EVENTS

* Tuesday, Costa Mesa: Edie the Storyteller and puppets read folk tales. Costa Mesa library, 1855 Park Ave. 3 p.m. (949) 646-8845.

* Tuesday, Irvine: Story time for children at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Park Regional Library, 14361 Yale Ave. (949) 551-7151.

* Wednesday, Dana Point: Parrot Tales Productions features a pirate and exotic performing birds. Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Road. 11 a.m. (949) 496-5517.

* Wednesday, La Habra: Music with former Muppet and Disney songwriter Dave Kinnoin. He will present a concert of original and traditional songs. Children also will help compose a new song with Kinnoin. La Habra Library, 221 E. La Habra Blvd. 2 p.m. (562) 694-0078.