Ventura County Museum Events December 2011

Free Children’s Story Time and Book Signing at Museum December 18 Features Local Authors and Illustrators

Reading stories to children is a cherished holiday tradition, so bring your family on Sunday, December 18 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., for the Museum of Ventura County’s special free story time and book signing. Local children’s book authors and illustrators, including Kathleen Contreras of Ventura, Jody Fickes Shapiro of Ventura, Carol Heyer of Thousand Oaks, Valerie Hobbs and Marnie McGee of Santa Barbara, Alexis O’Neill of Simi, and Amada Irma Perez of Ventura, will read and sign their books. Admission to the museum is free all day.

Children can also have fun with interactive elements in Simms Taback: Making Pictures For Children, an exhibit featuring original illustrations by this artist and author of more than 50 books, including the Caldecott Medal honor book “Joseph Had a Little Overcoat.”

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.