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“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! The group meets from 2 to 4 at “Les Casse-Croûte de Suzy” 3 rue de l’Espine. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!

With spring just around the corner it is just the right time to sign up to this new activity. Get on those hiking boots and take some time to revel in the great outdoors! The idea is to organise an easy walk once a month – approximately 10 km, 2 to 3 hours, in the afternoon – in order to discover or re-discover the beautiful hiking paths of the Maine-et-Loire. First date is March 30th for a walk starting in Juigné sur Loire. Come along with good walking shoes, protection against rain, cold or heat according to the season…. a bottle of water and a little “en-cas” to keep you going !

Maximum group is 20 so make sure to sign up!

Want to sign up? Easy as pie!

Sign up by sending your name, email address and phone numbers (perferably cell phone) to this email address. You will be sent full details of the walk in due time.
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You can sign up to take your TOEIC test here in the library. To sign up please consult the ETS website. Dates for 2016 are February 2nd, March 1st, March 29th, April 26th, May 17th, June 7th.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a 1961 American romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn. The film was directed by Blake Edwards and released by Paramount Pictures. It is loosely based on the novella of the same name by Truman Capote. Hepburn’s portrayal of Holly Golightly as the naïve, eccentric café society girl is generally considered to be the actress’s most memorable and identifiable role. Hepburn regarded it as one of her most challenging roles, since she was an introvert required to play an extravert.

Screening begins at 15:00 sharp. This activity is free of charge for all library members. Please reserve sign up at the front desk in advance. A discussion in English will follow the film.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of a collective reading of Shakespeare. The activity consists of watching a BBC production on DVD and then reading relative scenes. This is a great activity for lovers of language and fans of the great wit. The activity is free for library members. Please sign up at the front desk.

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. No need to reserve, just come in and knit to your heart’s content!

Come and join us here in the library for the exciting launch of the new e-book collection on Friday, March 25th at 10 am with a presentation on how members can access this collection and check the books out! There will also be a short talk by Sara Harriger, United States Consul for Western France. The library would like to thank the American Embassy in France for their financial support of the project. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy!

This is a special moment when the community gathers together to talk about everything and anything (…in English of course!) and sips coffee and tea. Coffee House is free and open to all library members. Just drop in, no need to reserve! Coffee house is every Friday except during school holidays.

Dear member of the library,

Please note this invitation to two meetings open to all current members of the library,

Special General Meeting
of the “Association Angevine de la Bibliothèque Anglophone”
Wednesday, March 23rd 2016, at 6:30pm

Agenda: Modification des statuts, article 8 : Conseil d’Administration

Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, March 23rd 2016, at 6:45pm

Agenda:
– approbation du procès verbal du 25 mars 2015
– presentation of the Rapport Moral, of the accounts 2015, proposition for the budget 2016
– Elections for Board members for 6 seats :
3 to represent the teaching departments (collège/lycée/ enseignement supérieur)
3 to represent the all public user’s memberships

If you are interested in running for one of these seats, please leave your name at the front desk or send an email to president@ellia.org. It is also possible to present your candidacy on the evening of the meeting itself.

In order to vote during the General Meeting your membership must be current. If you would like to check the expiration date of your membership please contact us. If you are not able to be present at the meeting, you may fill out this proxy form that will allow your vote to be counted.

I would like to emphasize that our non-profit/charity exists solely for its members and because of its members and that this meeting is the moment for each of you to actively participate in the democratic process of our institution.

For more information about the governance of the library please consult the Rapport Moral du Président.

Many thanks for your ongoing support and your participation, Marie-France Roland, Chairwoman of the Board

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Marie-France Roland
Présidente, Association de la Bibliothèque Anglophone
60 rue Boisnet
49100 Angers FRANCE
Phone/fax : 06.83.25.62.69
Email : president@ellia.org
Web site : www.ellia.org

Join us for a series of presentations about other countries and the many existing possibilities for travelling abroad. This time the presentation is going to be about the many unknown opportunities for exploring other countries!

There will be information about WORKING, STUDYING, INTERNSHIPPING, ERASMUS+, VOLUNTEERING & EUROPEAN VOLUNTEER SERVICE & CHEAP TRAVELLING possibilities abroad.

If you are interested in branching out, meeting new international friends, discovering new cultures & countries…. JOIN US on Saturday, March 19th at 4:00! If you have experience traveling and living abroad, COME and SHARE your stories! Listen to other opportunities that are out there ready to be grasped! After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Feel free to invite your friends! No need to reserve…just come and…start dreaming!