Events - 13 Avr 19

Press Review | 13/04/2019 | 2:00 -3:00

Press Review

The Internet is wonderful and can answer all your questions. For most of us, it is the main source for news. Indeed, we have immediate access to plenty of media from different parts of the world. But can they all be trusted? Using different sources and media, the press review helps you to find your way through the news and be well-informed. This is an informal sharing and discussion of the news in English. Please feel free to bring in an article that you would like to share with the other members of the group.

Meetings are held on Saturdays from 2-3pm. Upcoming dates are April 13th and May 18th

This activity, free for library members, is organized by freelance journalist and library volunteer: Isma Hassaine-Poirier.


Film Club presents “Maurice” | 13/04/2019 | 3:00 -5:30

Film Club presents "Maurice"

The film club presents a film in English once a month on a Saturday afternoon. This showing will be of “Maurice,” a 1987 British romantic drama film based on the novel by E. M. Forster. It is a tale of gay love in early 20th-century England. The story follows its main character, Maurice Hall, through university, a tumultuous relationship, struggling to fit into society, and ultimately being united with his life partner. The film stars James Wilby as Maurice, Hugh Grant as Clive and Rupert Graves as Alec. Watch the trailer here.

Screening begins at 3 o’clock sharp and will be followed by a discussion in English. This activity is free and open to all library members. If possible, please reserve by signing up at the front desk