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 2:15 to 3:45. Note that the group will be meeting at La Cour…23 rue de la Roe. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |
Sean Gregory, published writer, to speak about his book “Three Graves”
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Sean Gregory, published writer, will be in the library to speak about his book “Three Graves” with a talk entitled “No end to Anthony: Writing to the Past”. When celebrated writer Anthony Burgess arrives in Manchester for a book signing, he encounters three spectres from his past. They refer to him as John Wilson, Our Jack, Mancunian lad and struggling composer. But is John Anthony Burgess Wilson in search of the real past or out to rewrite his history? And what of those left behind, and those bound to him for better or worse? Sean Gregory is a writer based in the North of England. His first novel, Three Graves, was published by Bluemoose Books in September 2021. The novel was longlisted for the Bridport First Novel Prize. He won the Aesthetica Creative Writing Prize, for his short story ‘Louish & Benim’, which was also longlisted for the BBC Short Story Prize. Sean teaches creative writing at Leeds Arts University. Reviews of “Three Graves”: ‘A bold, gripping and audacious debut. What its subject Anthony Burgess would make of it is uncertain, but he’d surely have to acknowledge its literary power and inarguable success as a novel’ – Benjamin Myers. ‘A novel of metaphysical strands and language games, grounded in a very human portrayal of the son of music hall performers who became a literary showman’ – Wes Brown, Literary Review, Autumn 2021 In collaboration with CIRPaLL, Confluences and JSSE. Free and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Just come and enjoy! |
Thanksgiving…it’s time to celebrate!
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In the spirit of the sharing of the first Thanksgiving, the library and the Association Angers Jumelage are organising a potluck, bring-a-dish-to-share Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 24th. After all, we have so much to be thankful for! Meet at the library with your special dish to share, this is all about the harvest and giving thanks for all that we have. We have a special surprize with a concert by “Swing Colporteurs”: “We are a local French band of four musicians – piano, guitar, bass, voice – we play American jazz classics. We mostly play locally and give a few tips about the historical context of the composition of the songs. Welcome to our swinging evening !” Donations welcome to support the musicians. This event is free! It is all about sharing! Seating is limited so please reserve by sending an email to info@ellia.org if you would like to join the festivities. |
Christmas Craft Fair
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Starting on November 23rd the library will be selling crafts made and donated by volunteers and friends. Come and support this fundraiser while finding some great little original gifts for friends and relatives!Talk in English “Reading Paul Auster”
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Join us at the library for a talk in English “Reading Paul Auster”. François Hugonnier, an associate professor of American literature at the University of Angers, will give a talk about the Brooklyn poet and novelist Paul Auster at the library on the occasion of the publication of his book “Les interdits de la représentation”. Paul Auster, Jerome Rothenberg, ed. The book and the discussion include previously unpublished material from Auster’s early archive, as well as recent anecdotes and interviews. Free and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Just come and enjoy! |
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 2:15 to 3:45. Note that the group will be meeting at La Cour…23 rue de la Roe. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |
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 2:15 to 3:45. Note that the group will be meeting at La Cour…23 rue de la Roe. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |
Bridge Club
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Come and play (simple) Bridge (cardgame) at the library! Engage in a brain-stimulating sport: the Mini Bridge Exclusive Society. Discover, learn and play Mini Bridge in a relaxed, casual and informal ambiance. Mini Bridge, as developed by MBES allows and encourages
…in a nutshell, MBES (Mini Bridge Exclusive Society) proposes a different concept from the competing conventional Bridge Clubs. Feel free to sign up and come and discover this new activity for library members! It is free and open to members of the library. Please contact the library to join! |
Pizza and board games
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Join us for our ever-popular game night and pizza party! Cost is 7 euros (covers pizza and non-alcoholic drinks, 5 euros for native English speakers and children under 13). Event starts at 6 pm sharp. Last entry at 6:15 pm. First come, first serve with 40 participants max. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. |
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 2:15 to 3:45. Note that the group will be meeting at La Cour…23 rue de la Roe. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |