Malibu Library Speaker Series

2018 Speaker Series


Entering its fourth year, the Malibu Speaker Series has lined up another amazing year of authors, panels, speakers and films for 2018.  All Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. 

Space is limited, so RSVPs are required. Online RSVP page. 

Sy Montgomery 


Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Malibu Library 

The next featured speaker is naturalist and best-selling author Sy Montgomery, whose adult and children’s books, films and articles document a life spent in close encounters with animals. Montgomery will give a presentation on her most recent book, “How to Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals.” In this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir, Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals who have profoundly affected her life. Sy’s goal is to reach a worldwide audience at what she considers to be a critical turning point in human history, where we could either save or destroy the earth's animals.  

The event is free, but RSVPs are required. RSVP online or call 310-456-6438.



2018 S.Montgomery Flyer Speaker Series
Past Speakers Have Included: 

  • Gloria Allred, Civic rights lawyer 
  • Sylvia Earle- Environmental activist, marine biologist, explorer, and author 
  • Daniel James Brown, Author of "Boys in the Boat"
  • Bill McKibben, Environmental activist and creator of 350.org
  • Dara Torres, 5 time Olympic swimmer and gold medalist
  • Elizabeth Smart, Kidnapping Survivor and Victims Advocate
  • Johnny Strange, Malibu Naitive and adventurer, mountain climber
  • Michael Backes, head of research and development for a Southern California-based consultancy that specializes in cannabis science and policy issues
  • Norman Ollestad, Author of "Crazy for the Storm"