Open house and BBB (big, big booksale) & bakesale
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Talk by Curtis Robert Young on African-American soldiers in France in WW1
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The library is pleased to announce a new Speaker series in English that will take place from September 2017 through June 2018 with a variety of different topics. Click here for a schedule of talks through December.
Curtis Robert Young will be speaking on “When the Blues People Sang America to France – African-American soldiers in France in World War 1” Curtis Robert Young is a historian, consultant and writer. He is professor of literature at ESSEC Grande Ecole. His current work celebrates the role played by African-American soldiers in 1917 France. He lives in Paris. No reservations necessary. Limited seating so come early! This program has been made possible through a generous grant from the American Embassy.
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Knit and natter
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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 and enjoy yourself! |
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Coffee House
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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.
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Take your TOEIC test
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The library is an authorized open center for the TOEIC Listening and Reading test – Public programme with photo. To sign up please consult the ETS website. Important to note! Starting in October 2017 the testing will take place somewhere other than the library. All tests will take place at the ESSCA in Angers. Click here for full directions.
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Luncheon Club
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Walk and Talk
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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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The library will be present at the Forum des Assocations
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The library will be holding a table at “Agora”, a fair for non-profits based in Angers. This is a two-day special event where the many various non-profits are represented. Stop by our table and say hi! And bring some friends along to discover all that the library offers! |
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Critical thinking: the monthly press review
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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 part 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. Meeting are held on Saturdays from 3-4:30PM. This new activity for library members is organized by freelance journalist and library volunteer: Isma Hassaine-Poirier
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Film Club presents “Fargo”
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The next film club event will be a showing of “Fargo”. Fargo is a 1996 American black comedy crime film written, produced, edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Frances McDormand stars as a pregnant Minnesota police chief investigating roadside homicides that ensue after a desperate car salesman (William H. Macy) hires two criminals (Steve Buscemiand Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife in order to extort a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law (Harve Presnell). Screening begins at 15:00 sharp. This activity is free of charge for all library members. Please reserve by signing up at the front desk in advance. A discussion in English will follow the film. |
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