LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites the public to get to know about Lake County’s Children’s Museum of Art and Science in the Dec. 19 installment of Know Lake County a free lecture series.

The diverse programs take place on the third Saturday of each month from February through December at 2 p.m. at the Lakeport branch of the Lake County Library, 1425 N. High St.

The Children’s Museum of Art and Science, or CMAS, works throughout Lake County to bring free art and science activities to children all around Lake County.

Many CMAS volunteers are retired teachers who “feel strongly that kids need more hands-on art and science activities. We do not have a building. We do events and activities and basically will go where we are invited,” according to Carolyn Jarrett, president of CMAS.

Jarrett retired from teaching elementary school in the Konocti Unified School System and served eight years on the KUSD school board.

Parents and teachers may be interested in learning more about CMAS and its programs.

Jarrett will give an overview of the CMAS history and partnerships for the annual art and science camp, now in its tenth year.

Bill Bordisso will speak about the CMAS Rocket Club and Kinene Barzin will talk about the Lego Robot Workshops.

Martha Beckerjian will cover the fundraiser and partnership with the Yuba College culinary program.

Know Lake County delves into many facets of Lake County, including human history, natural history, outdoor recreation, science, performing arts and programs for children.

The family-friendly programs are designed to inform and entertain Lake County residents about Lake County.

Some programs will cover interesting lore about the county and others will cover the work that community organizations perform.

Know Lake County will continue in 2016 with a new series of lectures beginning in February.

For more information about Know Lake County and other library programs call 707-263-8817.

The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .

Jan Cook is a staffer at the Lakeport Library.