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Showcase: Local Authors Series

In-Person Program

2023-06-13 19:00:00 2023-06-13 21:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Showcase: Local Authors Series An extension of the Malibu Library Speaker Series, this program features published authors who live and work in Malibu. This year's event features local authors Diane Peterson and Leslie Klinger. For adults. Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Malibu Library

Meeting Room

An extension of the Malibu Library Speaker Series, this program features published authors who live and work in Malibu. This year's event features local authors Diane Peterson and Leslie Klinger. For adults.

Diane Peterson has been a professional stuntwoman for more than 40 years and has documented her adventures in Hollywood Stuntwoman. Former president of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures, Diane has worked in more than 200 movies and television shows. She has film credits as stunt double for Sharon Stone, Jessica Lange, Faye Dunaway, Diane Keaton, Farah Faucett, Michele Pfeifffer, and hundreds of other actresses. Take an exciting journey with Diane into the world of stunts!

Leslie S. Klinger is the two-time Edgar-winning, New York Times bestselling editor of more than 75 books, including New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, New Annotated Dracula, New Annotated Frankenstein, New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft, Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s, and most recently, New Annotated Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Leslie is a tax and estate planning lawyer by day and has lived in Malibu with his wife Sharon for 23 years.

RSVPs are required for this event! RSVP online or call Malibu Library at 310.456.6438. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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Malibu Library

Phone: 310.456.6438

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About the branch

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

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Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for brick building at the library! We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! Participants can build freely or participate in a fun building challenge. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Light up your summer! Learn some basic principles of engineering and physics as you explore the flow of electricity by building your own LED flashlight. For ages 12 - 17. 

Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Jubilations is an open air gathering that features selected poets, open mic, and conversation. Sunscreen, sun hats, and sunglasses are recommended! For adults.

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience the joys and contemplation of journaling and free writing at this series of workshops. No experience necessary. Please bring your own notebook. These workshops will be held at the Malibu Equestrian Park. For adults.

Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
In 1934, drought has devastated the Great Plains. Everything in Elsa's life, including her farm and tenuous marriage, is withering and dying. Elsa must make the choice to either fight or flee to California in search of a better life. For adults.

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience the joys and contemplation of journaling and free writing at this series of workshops. No experience necessary. Please bring your own notebook. These workshops will be held at the Malibu Equestrian Park. For adults.

Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Spend the morning in nature with your little one. Participants will begin at Malibu Library and enjoy a walk around Legacy Park with park educators. For ages 2 - 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Malibu Library.
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Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Families will sing, move, and play child-friendly instruments together. For children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers.

Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Malibu Equestrian Park for an afternoon of relaxing open-air painting. Follow instructions to create your own masterpiece. All materials provided. Beginners welcome! We will meet at the picnic tables next to the arena. For adults.

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience the joys and contemplation of journaling and free writing at this series of workshops. No experience necessary. Please bring your own notebook. These workshops will be held at the Malibu Equestrian Park. For adults.

Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us as we learn about gardening, get creative decorating our flowerpots, then take home seeds to grow your own butterfly food: milkweed! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Malibu Library.

Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.