April 24, 2026
Julia Quinn, Bestselling Author Behind Netflix’s Bridgerton, to Headline LA County Library’s Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series
May 23, 2 pm at Mira Costa High School
LA County Library will welcome Julia Quinn, the bestselling author whose “Bridgerton” novels inspired the hit Netflix series, for a special Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series event on Saturday, May 23, at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach. The program will feature a conversation with Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director of LA County Library, from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a book signing from 3 to 4 p.m.
The event is part of the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series, which is co-hosted and generously supported by the City of Manhattan Beach. It will offer readers the chance to hear Quinn discuss her career, the enduring appeal of romance fiction, and the cultural impact of stories that continue to resonate with audiences on the page and on screen.
“From page to screen, Julia Quinn’s storytelling has captured the imagination of readers and viewers around the world through the popularity of Netflix’s Bridgerton,” said Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Directory of LA County Library. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series for what promises to be a memorable afternoon of conversation and connection.”
About Julia Quinn
Quinn is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose work has reached readers around the world. Her novels have been translated into dozens of languages, and her “Bridgerton” series gained even wider international attention through Netflix’s adaptation. Quinn also co-wrote “Queen Charlotte” with Shonda Rhimes, expanding the world of “Bridgerton” beyond the original novel series.
Event Details
Where: Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
When: Saturday, May 23, 2 to 4 p.m.
Author Talk: 2 to 3 p.m.
Reception and Book Signing: 3 to 4 p.m.
Books: Available for purchase as preorders or at the event through {pages}: a bookstore
To learn more and register for the event, visit LA County Library’s event page.
About LA County Library
LA County Library belongs to our communities and serves as a portal to learn, grow, and succeed. Founded in 1912, it is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US, and was awarded the nation’s highest honor—the National Medal for Museum and Library Service—in 2023. Dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access for all through culturally responsive and dynamic collections, programs, and services, LA County Library serves 3.6 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 87 libraries and 15-vehicle mobile fleet, including Bookmobiles, MākMō maker mobiles, and outreach vehicles. To learn more, visit LACountyLibrary.org and follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
