TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

WORKSHOP

American Express and Barnes & Noble Santa Monica present a free tax-planning seminar. Wednesday. (310) 260-9110.

EXHIBIT

Artifacts from the ship are on display at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (562) 435-3511.

BOOKS

Author Carolyn See reads from her latest novel, “The Handyman.” Thursday, Dutton’s Brentwood. (310) 476-6263.

CHILDREN

Songs, puppet shows and crafts are a part of Terrific Tuesdays for preschoolers. Brentwood Library. (310) 575-8273.

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