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Malibu Library Speaker Series: Britt Wray

In-Person Program

2023-04-06 17:00:00 2023-04-06 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Malibu Library Speaker Series: Britt Wray Our climate change anxieties have never been more overwhelming—but they’re also the key to saving the planet. Britt Wray shows us how to embrace our complicated, messy emotions about the climate crisis. Pepperdine University - Elkins Auditorium

Thursday, April 06
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 17:00:00 2023-04-06 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Malibu Library Speaker Series: Britt Wray Our climate change anxieties have never been more overwhelming—but they’re also the key to saving the planet. Britt Wray shows us how to embrace our complicated, messy emotions about the climate crisis. Pepperdine University - Elkins Auditorium

Pepperdine University

Elkins Auditorium

Our climate change anxieties have never been more overwhelming—but they’re also the key to saving the planet. Britt Wray shows us how to embrace our complicated, messy emotions about the climate crisis.

The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents Britt Wray on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5 pm at Elkins Auditorium on the Pepperdine University campus.

Britt Wray's revolutionary scientific research on the psychological toll of climate change—outlined in her book Generation Dread—reveals a surprising truth: that acknowledging and dealing with climate anxiety helps us find purpose, avoid burnout, and solve both mental health and ecological problems. Wray is a ground-breaking researcher and storyteller, and a growing voice around the mental health effects of climate change. She draws on rigorous investigation and insightful interviews with therapists, activists and researchers to make the scientific case for embracing our climate crisis emotions—especially the ones we’d prefer to ignore.

Wray is a writer, broadcaster, and creator of the weekly climate newsletter “Gen Dread,” whose original research focuses on the mental health impacts of the climate crisis. She’s a TED Resident and speaker and was a guest host of the CBC science show Quirks and Quarks as well as co-host of the BBC podcast Tomorrow’s World. Her previous book, Rise of the Necrofauna, was described as a “must-read” by The Sunday Times, and The New Yorker called it one of the best books of the year. Wray has a PhD in Science Communication from the University of Copenhagen and is an advisor to the Good Energy Project for climate storytelling and the Climate Mental Health Network.

This event will take place on campus at Pepperdine University. RSVPs are required. Directions and parking instructions will be available for registrants prior to the event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment & Nature |

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About the branch

Malibu Library is closed due to the Palisades Fire. Updates and emergency resources are available on our website.

 

Malibu Library, located in the Malibu Civic Center Complex, was established in 1970 by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to 1970, a bookmobile provided library service to the Malibu community serving residents in Topanga Canyon and along the Pacific Coast Highway.

On April 22, 2012, a grand opening celebration was held to mark the completion of a $6 million renovation of the Malibu Library, designed by the architectural firm of LPA, Inc. and funded by revenue generated from local property taxes.

The new sustainable, LEED-certified library has been redesigned to represent Malibu's sand, sea and sun culture with features such as:

-A replica of the Adamson House tile rug in the main lobby
-A photographic exhibit featuring historical images of the area
-The Children's area featuring a marine life motif, including an 8' by 14' porcelain tile art piece designed by artist Christine Nguyen
-A Teen area that embraces Malibu's surf culture.
 

Upcoming events

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Families will sing, move, and play child-friendly instruments together. Early childhood music education specialist Cheryl Lev will bring her guitar and lots of fun musical props for everyone to enjoy. For children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate your favorite book or fandom by creating a one of a kind book bag for you and your stuff that will be the envy of all. We’ll provide fabric markers and totes and you bring the artistic imagination. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening. For adults.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
California poet, painter, and naturalist Obi Kaufmann will discuss his latest book, 'The State of Fire: Why California Burns'.

Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join the Outdoor Book Club at Malibu Equestrian Park to discuss The Great Alone. We will meet at the picnic tables under the trees. Parking and restrooms are available. Copies are available to pick up at Malibu Library. For adults.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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.

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for an evening of play, curiosity, and creativity!  Help children learn social and fine motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the nature that is all around us! Take a walk through Legacy Park with a City of Malibu naturalist. We'll start at Malibu Library and finish with a short storytime in the park. For ages 2 – 10 with parent or caregiver.
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Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
When Emsley Wilson finds Johanna Bonger's diary, the inspiration couldn't come at a better time. Johanna was Van Gogh's sister-in-law who inherited his paintings. Motivated by Johanna's diary, can Emsley find answers to her own problems? For adults.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Former Simpsons and King of the Hill illustrator Carlos Nieto III teaches you how to design and draw comic characters from scratch. All artistic abilities and skill levels welcome! For ages 12 - 17.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
From the author of the beloved bestseller 'The Emerald Mile', a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth. For adults.