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Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series with Cory Richards

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Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series Featuring Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author

Author Talk & Reception

2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series Featuring Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author Meet Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author of the new book, Bi-Polar. Manhattan Beach Library -

Saturday, November 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 14:00:00 2024-11-16 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series Featuring Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author Meet Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author of the new book, Bi-Polar. Manhattan Beach Library -

Meet Cory Richards, Alpinist, Photographer, & Author of the new book, Bi-Polar.

Join the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Library for its inaugural kick-off event in its new Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series! On Saturday, November 16, we are welcoming renowned American alpinist, photographer, and author Cory Richards as he shares insights from his latest book, Bi-Polar.

Richards is a master storyteller whose journey has taken him to the most remote corners of the globe, capturing breathtaking images for National Geographic and chronicling high-risk expeditions that push the boundaries of adventure. With a career steeped in exploration, he offers a unique perspective on the human experience, shaped by his own diagnosis of Bipolar 2 at age fourteen.

Richards' newest book, Bi-Polar presents a stunning visual collection of 300 photographs, organized around the emotional polarities that define both his life and work. Through themes of hope and fear, pride and shame, awe and contempt, culminating in the profound concept of love, he invites us to reflect on the complexities of the human condition. This striking collection not only showcases jaw-dropping landscapes and vanishing ways of life but also explores the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world.

Join us for an afternoon that promises to inspire and connect, as Richards guides us through his artistic vision and the transformative power of storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a true pioneer in the world of adventure photography!

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The Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series is made possible by the generous support of the City of Manhattan Beach. Refreshments for this event are generously donated by the Friends of Manhattan Beach Library.

Schedule

Author Talk, 2 pm 

Reception on Library's Outdoor Patio & Book Sale, 3 pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Phone: 310.545.8595

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Manhattan Beach Library was started as a subscription library in 1910 by the Neptunian Women's Club of Manhattan Beach.

The library became part of LA County Library in January 1915, making it one of the oldest continuing libraries in the county system. The library moved into a separate building in 1957 and to its current location in 1975. In 2013, construction began on a new more modern building that would meet the needs of the 35,000 residents in the 3.87 square mile community.

On May 1, 2015 the new 21,500 square foot building designed by architectural firm Johnson Favaro opened. It features a two-story modern design with panoramic ocean views, an interactive children's exhibit, fireplace, automated materials handling system, and self-check machines

Upcoming events

Tue, Aug 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5.

Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us to learn about tea towel stamping with fruit and create your very own one of a kind tea towel. These beautiful DIY kitchen towels are easy and fun to make. They also make a thoughtful and useful handmade gift. For adults.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! This is our first TAB Meeting of the new school year. We'll have snacks! For ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a beautiful and captivating cello performance at the library with cellist Chelsea Wong. For adults.
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Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5.
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Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Applying for college? Join us to learn about the different prompts for the Common Application and Personal Insight Questions and receive tips on how to stand out on your college application. For ages 12 - 17.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for BINGO at the library for a chance to win cool prizes, including gift cards! Bring your friends and family to get in on the action. For all ages.
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Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating snakes! We will make paper snake mosaics and learn about different snakes in children's literature. It will be a super serpentine time! For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A perzine is a do-it-yourself mini-magazine that is reflective of you. Come by the library and make one with us. This activity will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. We'll supply the materials; you supply the inspiration! For ages 12 - 17

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 5.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers ages 0 - 24 months and their caregivers.
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
We can't ask the dolphins why they surf, but these four avid surfers and panelists have been up close with the dolphins and can tell of their experiences and give their opinions. You are quite likely to find out why people surf! For teens and adults.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.