Read-aloud at main library

Librarians are scheduled to read California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee books aloud 3:30 p.m. March 8 in the Los Altos Library Program Room. Children ages 5 and up are invited to listen and vote for their favorite. Refreshments will be served.

The main library is located at 13 S. San Antonio Road.

Main library goes wild

Local photographers Jan and Stoney Edwards are scheduled to present a selection of their award-winning nature photography 7:30 p.m. March 8 in the Los Altos Library Program Room.

The main library is located at 13 S. San Antonio Road.

Meet author of ‘Hachiko’

Pam Turner will speak to classes about her book “Hachiko, True Story of a Loyal Dog” (Houghton Mifflin, 2004) 9:30 a.m. March 8 in the courtyard at Linden Tree Children’s Recordings & Books.

Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog.

Teachers interested in bringing classes to meet the author should contact Dennis at 949-3390 for reservations. Linden Tree is located at 170 State St. in downtown Los Altos.

Otter Award Dinner set for March 11

The Northern California Children’s Booksellers’ Association Otter Award Dinner, one of the Bay Area’s leading events for authors and illustrators of children’s books, is scheduled for March 11 at the Radisson Miyako Hotel in San Francisco.

The recipient of this year’s award is Reach Out and Read. Authors Nikki Grimes, Gennifer Choldenko and Kate DiCamillo are scheduled to speak.

The no-host cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner follows at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65 and available at Linden Tree Children’s Recordings & Books, 170 State St.