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“In the ’80s, we knew where kids were hanging out. If they weren’t outside, they were sitting in front of a television,” he says, laughing at the idea of promoting reading on television.

When LeVar Burton was a child in Sacramento, the library showed up for him. And now, the actor, author and “Reading Rainbow” icon is returning the favor.

When LeVar Burton was a child in Sacramento, the library showed up for him. And now, the actor, author and “Reading Rainbow” icon is returning the favor.

LeVar Burton, left, and first lady Michelle Obama read to students at Thayer Elementary School on post at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on May 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) ...

“In the ’80s, we knew where kids were hanging out. If they weren’t outside, they were sitting in front of a television,” he says, laughing at the idea of promoting reading on television.

Why ‘Star Trek’ star LeVar Burton is coming to the Altadena library after the Eaton fire The longtime host of 'Reading Rainbow' will read from his children's book during an event to welcome the ...

“In the ’80s, we knew where kids were hanging out. If they weren’t outside, they were sitting in front of a television,” he says, laughing at the idea of promoting reading on television.