BOOK EVENTS

* Wednesday, Garden Grove: Preschool story time for children ages 3 to 5 years old features Asian fairy tales in honor of Asian Pacific Month. West Garden Grove Branch Library, 11962 Bailey St. 3:30 p.m. (714) 897-2594.

* Wednesday, Costa Mesa: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with stories about Mexican heritage as told by “Auntie Ruth.” Borders. 1890 Newport Blvd. 2 p.m. (949) 631-8661.

* Thursday, Mission Viejo: Rather than be read to, preschool children are invited to read a surprise selection aloud with storyteller Mr. Rick. Borders, 25222 El Paseo. 12:30 p.m. (949) 367-0005.