At 3:30 p.m. Thurs., June 30 the Calabasas library will present a program to youth ages 12 and older to learn about the customs and traditions of Japan and origami art. Refreshments will be served.

The Calabasas Library will present its 2005 Summer Reading Program for children of all ages. Participants will read books and receive incentives every week.

Special events for students in kindergarten through fifth grade will be at 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the library, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. The programs include Shawn McMaster: Magic and Mayhem on July 6, Alligator Al and his reptiles on July 13, Katy Rydell the Storyteller on July 20, Brother Yusef the Bluesman Musician on Aug. 3 and Charlie Miller will tell tales of heroes on Aug. 10. The Beagle Brigade from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will appear at 2 p.m. on July 27.

Free tickets are required to attend the shows, with a limit of four tickets per family. A library card is required to pick up tickets. Tickets will be available starting Thurs., June 23 for the July 6 and 13 shows, starting Thurs., July 7 for the July 20 and 27 shows and starting Thurs., July 21 for the August shows.

For more information call Karilyn Steward, youth services librarian, at (818) 225-7616.