# The Reading Bug > Bookstore designed for children with colorful decorations of mushrooms and trees creates a welcoming atmosphere. Offers curated reading boxes tailored to kids' interests and a gift wrapping service for convenience. Features a side area for adults with curated books, blending family-friendly appeal with thoughtful selection. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheReadingBug - Address: 785 Laurel St, San Carlos, California, United States - Phone: +16505910100 - Website: http://www.thereadingbug.com/ ## What it is good for - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Bookstore — 9.4/10 ## What people say - "It's a really kid-friendly bookstore with tons of toys and crafts." - "The bookstore staff here is so knowledgeable and friendly." - "The staff here is so knowledgeable and friendly." ## Good to know - They host free weekly storytime events for children every Saturday at 10am. - Reservations are not required for events, but arrive early for best seating. - The store offers a popular subscription box service for children's books. - Expect a variety of educational toys and crafts available for purchase. - Bring a book purchase receipt to participate in special events. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.