818 Hot Tips: ‘Barks & Books,’ and two painting exhibits

The Montrose-Crescenta Branch Library presents Barks & Books, a program offering kids ages 5 to 12 the chance to read to a therapy dog from 3 to 4 p.m. at the library, 2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call to pre-register: (818) 548-2048.

Creative Arts Center Gallery presents the exhibit “Women Painters West” at 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. The exhibit is on display through July 27. Call (818) 238-5397.

La Cañada Flintridge Library presents more than 30 original oil paintings by local artists Karen Horn and Karen Sill through July 31 at 4545 N. Oakwood Ave., La Cañada Flintridge. Subjects include landscapes, seascapes, florals, gardens and more. Call (818) 790-3330.