Children's book author Kathleen Contreras, left, helps a family select a book during the United Way of Ventura County's Latino Action Team book drive celebration held Dec. 10 at the Oxnard Public Library.
The United Way of Ventura County’s Latino Action Team hosted its first-ever “Donation to the Imagination” holiday book drive in partnership with the Oxnard Public Library to benefit low-income children living in Oxnard.
The community was asked to donate new and/or gently-used children’s books this holiday season. More than 300 books were collected during the book drive. About 50 children received the free books at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 So. A St. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event also included storytelling by local author Kathleen Contreras and a visit with Santa.
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Children's book author Kathleen Contreras reads to young people during the United Way of Ventura County's Latino Action Team book drive celebration held Dec. 10 at the Oxnard Public Library.
The United Way of Ventura County's Latino Action Team and the Oxnard Public Library joined forces for a book drive celebration held Dec. 10 at the Oxnard Public Library.
Families attend the United Way of Ventura County's Latino Action Team book drive celebration held Dec. 10 at the Oxnard Public Library.