BOOK EVENTS

* Tuesday, Lake Forest: Short films for children: “The Little Mermaid,” “Nate the Great” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” El Toro Branch Library, 24672 Raymond Way. 2 p.m. (949) 855-8173.

* Tuesday, Costa Mesa: The Long Beach Aquarium presents shark stories and artifacts. Mesa Verde Library, 2969 Mesa Verde Drive. 3 p.m. (714) 546-5274.

* Wednesday, Rancho Santa Margarita: “Prince Frog in Search of a Dragon’s Tail.” Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa. 2 p.m. (949) 459-6094.

* Thursday, Laguna Beach: The author of “The Man Who Sold the Moon,” Dennis Piszkiewicz, will give a slide show and talk on the development of spaceships. Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St. 7 p.m. (949) 497-1733.