Hugh Shipman, a coastal geologist with the state Department of Ecology, will lead a free program that will offer details on how to help sustain shoreline areas next week at Langley City Hall.

Shipman is an authority on seaside bluffs and beaches. The presentation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Langley Library. For more information, phone Pam Owen, 221.8601