Bookclub
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The October read for the bookclub is “Mothering Sunday” by Graham Swift. It is Mothering Sunday. How will Jane Fairchild, orphan and housemaid, occupy her time when she has no mother to visit? How, shaped by the events of this never to be forgotten day, will her future unfold? Beginning with an intimate assignation and opening to embrace decades, Mothering Sunday has at its heart both the story of a life and the life that stories can magically contain. Constantly surprising, joyously sensual and deeply moving, it is Graham Swift at his thrilling best. `Mothering Sunday is a powerful, philosophical and exquisitely observed novel about the lives we lead, and the parallel lives – the parallel stories – we can never know … It may just be Swift’s best novel yet’ For any enquiries about joining the bookclub please send an email by clicking here. |
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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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Books and tea
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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 3:30 at “Les Casse-Croûte de Suzy” 3 rue de l’Espine. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |
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Pizza and board games
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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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