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Humorist Ina Hillebrandt will sign and discuss her book for dogs, cats and their owners, “Pawprints,” Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbank Petco, 3525 W. Victory Blvd., (818) 566-8528; Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Encino Petco, 17919 Ventura Blvd., (818) 343-1124; and Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Studio City Petco, 12800 Ventura Blvd., (818) 506-6416. Prizes will be given for furriest pet, best paw print and other categories at all three stores.

Legendary monster effects man Bob Burns will sign his new book, “It Came From Bob’s Basement,” Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. (818) 556-6660.

Ted Jacobs and his band will perform Saturday at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Fifteen-year-old piano prodigy Aaron Meyer will perform Tuesday at 1 p.m. (818) 380-1636.

Glendale Public Library, 222 E. Harvard St., will offer books, conversation and snacks for readers in grades four through eight and their parents, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the monthly meeting of the Snacktime Readers. This month’s selection is “Frindle” by Andrew Clements. Copies are available in the Children’s Room at the library. The library also offers a family story time for children 4 and older and their parents Saturdays at 2 p.m. This week’s theme: “A Visit with Jesse Bear.” Also, Library Grandparents read stories for children of all ages Monday through Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free.

The Friends of the Granada Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave., will hold a used book sale Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (818) 368-5687.