May 24th
10 a.m.

Georgia O’Keeffe, perhaps the best known American woman artist of the 20th century, is often associated with the southwestern United States. But many of the paintings that made her famous date from her time at Lake George, New York. Gwendolyn Owens, one of the authors of Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George, will talk about these iconic pictures. She will also argue that O’Keeffe, came to prominence, not only because she was a talented artist, but also because she had the best agent: her art dealer husband, Alfred Stieglitz. Talk will be in English. Free and open to the public.

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May 30th
7 p.m.

Join the library and the non-profit "Chant des Mots" for a reading in French by the poet Dominique Dou. Free and open to the public.

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May 15th
7:15 p.m. SHARP, please reserve at the front desk.

The library will be showing Carol Reed's 1949 classic "The Third Man". ELLIA Cinema Club welcomes library members once a month to watch a film in English and participate in a discussion in English afterwards. This activity is free of charge. Last cinema club date before summer break : June 19th.

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May 7th and May 28th.
Test starts at 7 p.m. sharp, come 15 minutes early.

Take your TOEIC test here in the library. To sign up, consult the ETS website.

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May 21st
6-8 p.m.

Pizza and Board games is scheduled one Tuesday a month from 6-8 p.m. Cost is 6 euros (covers pizza and non-acholic drinks, 3 euros for native English speakers and children under 16). No reservations necessary, just come and enjoy. Next dates are June 18th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th and December 17th.

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May 17th

2:30 p.m.

 

This month the Book Club will be reading "The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje. In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy boards a huge liner bound for England. At mealtimes, he is placed at the lowly 'Cat's Table' with an eccentric group of grown-ups and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, the boys become involved in the worlds and stories of the adults around them.

There is room in the Book Club for a few more avid readers of English. We meet once a month to discuss the club choice, which we have all read, and to enjoy tea and cakes together afterwards. For more information, contact the Book Club President. Next bookclub date is June 21st.

 

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May 10th, 17th 24th & 31st

9-11 a.m.

This is a special moment when the community gathers together to talk about everything and anything (...in English of course...) and sip coffee and tea. Coffee House is open to library members. Just drop in, no need to reserve!

 

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May 10th, 17th 24th & 31st

10-11 a.m.

Come along and bring your knitting,
Have a natter while you're sitting,
Or learn to knit with wool provided,
Needles loaned and stitches guided.
Knitted garments are très chic
So be in vogue and start this week.

 

Knit and natter is a free activity open to all members.

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May 6th & 16th

Come strum and sing with the Angers Ukulele Club. All are welcome - this little instrument packs a lot of fun ! Don't know how to play ? Come anyway and we'll teach you - it's easy ! Extra ukes available if you don't have one. Free activity for members of the library. The Ukulele Club meets at 8 p.m. at the library. If you have any question, please contact the Ukulele Club.

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Wednesday evenings
5-6 p.m.

 

Stumbling and stuttering in French! Well, as mother always said, practice makes perfect! The "French Break" is an activity that the library is offering its members. It takes place on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at "My Favourite Place" 4 rue de l'Espine in Angers. No need to sign up, just show up, introduce yourself to Floriane (our volunteer) and hone that lovely French accent!

 

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Tuesday evenings
5-6 p.m.

 

Stumbling and stuttering in English! Well, as mother always said, practice makes perfect! The "English Break" is an activity that the library is offering its members. It takes place on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at "My Favourite Place" 4 rue de l'Espine in Angers. No need to sign up, just show up, and hone that lovely English accent!

 

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May 23rd

2 p.m.

What is your idea of a perfect spring afternoon? A little cup of tea and an afternooon of discussing literature? "Books and Tea" is a monthly meeting for bookworms and tea drinkers. Bring a book you've really enjoyed, talk about it and pass it on! This activity takes place at "My Favorite Place" 4 rue de l'Epine. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy. Last meeting before the summer break is on June 20th.

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May 18th and June 1st
3:30 p.m.

This is a new activity offered by our volunteer, Anne Woodford, and will take place at the "Lieu Dit" - a literary café in Saint Mathurin-sur-Loire - on the above Saturday afternoons starting at 4pm. Come and enjoy writing with a small group led by Anne. Focussing on the short story, we’ll explore ways into writing fiction. No previous experience is necessary. Positive criticism will be encouraged and writers with work in progress will also find the workshops stimulating. To sign up please send an email to the library.

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May 15th
From 2 to 6 p.m.

The English-language Library offers a book table and activities at the mediatheque in Saumur one Wednesday a month from 2 to 6 p.m. From 3-4 the library holds a Conversation Group. Starting at 3 and 4, children between the ages of 3-10 are invited to join all of the fun, activities! Bookclub runs from 4-5 to discuss "The Italian Shoes" by Henning Mankell.

Next dates are June 19th, September 18th, October 16th, November 20th & December 18th 2013.

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The library has spread its wings...if you can't come to the library, the library can come to you! Thanks to the support of the Conseil Général du Maine-et-Loire the English-language library is able to make part of its collection available throughout the département. Click here to check where our books are available in your local library. Not only do we send books outside of the library, but staff members offer activities on specific dates. For example, Liz will be performing children's stories and activities at the médiathèque in Chemillé on April 10th at 4pm and at the médiathèque in Sainte-Christine on April 24th at 4pm.

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