Manhattan Beach Library To Kick Off Inaugural Speaker Series

Staring with it's first event on Nov. 16, the speaker series aims to spark meaningful dialogue and cultural enrichment across diverse topics. The first speaker will be renowned American Alpinist, photographer and author Cory Richards.

"It's a true honor to to be part of the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series," Richards said. "Through my work and my books, The Color Of Everything and Bi-Polar, my aim is to shed light on the mind, heart, and the highs and lows that define the human experience. My greatest hope is that this event cracks us open and moves us toward embracing our own journeys in all their complexity and marvelousness. Above all, it is a call to examine the stories we tell, a celebration of neurodivergence, and invitation to break the story of broken."

Richards is widely known for his photographs of his daring expeditions and has earned many accolades, such as Adventurer of the Year from National Geographic.

Richards' author talk will begin at 2 p.m. and the reception, which will include discussion and a book signing, will begin at 3 p.m.

"We are excited to debut the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series, which reflects our commitment to providing engaging and thought-provoking programming for the community," said County Librarian & CEO, Skye Patrick. "Having the support of the City of Manhattan Beach and the local community makes this series possible, and we are honored to kick it off with Cory Richards, whose storytelling and experiences are sure to inspire."