First 5 Ventura County will provide read-aloud tools, tips and special gifts for children up to age 5 during Kid's Club Reads from 10 to 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 19 at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall.

The event will also have entertainment and activities for the very young.

This program is part of a series of early literacy events and book giveaways during First 5's Early Literacy Awareness Month.

For details, visit the Moorpark or Simi Valley public libraries, go to www.first5ventura.org, or call 211 and ask about November reading events.