English-language Library in Angers

Our future is bright with a rapidly growing community of members seeking resources and cultural programming in English.  Our strong team of staff and volunteers are dedicated to continue to serve this vibrant, evolving community.

However, to do so, we need to secure a new space. Our current building has been sold, and the new rent far exceeds what we’ve been paying for the last 10 years. That’s why this year’s fundraising campaign is more ambitious than ever. As we adjust to higher rent costs and tirelessly seek new funding sources, we are deeply grateful for your continued support.

We are aiming to raise 30,000 € by the end of 2024 to cover our operational costs and invest in creating a warm and welcoming space in a new location.

So far, we have raised 16,415 €.

Your support will ensure that the library remains a cornerstone in our community, providing services and resources for generations to come, and we can’t thank you enough.

 

You can donate online by clicking here or, if you prefer to send a check or cash, you can fill out this form by clicking here.

Don’t forget! You can enjoy a tax reduction of 66% of every dollar you donate. In other words, if you donate 100€, the actual cost to you is 34€.

The challenge is to read twelve books in 2024, each in a different category.

Is this a competition? No, it’s just reading for pleasure from our varied collection. Your prize is to discover some great new books.

We will help you! Each month, there will be a display at the front of the library of books from one category. And, if you sign up to the challenge, we will send you occasional mails giving ideas of books to read, by category.

How to join the challenge? You can simply start reading and track your own progress. Or you can join with other readers and register for the challenge! Each time you finish reading a book for the challenge, you can complete an on-line form (author, title, your 5-star rating). Your personal progress will remain private, but we’ll publish some summaries of what people are reading.

What happens at the end of 2024? We will invite you to an “End of Challenge” celebration.

Take the ♡ Books at Heart 2024 Reading Challenge!

• • Download the 2024 Reading Challenge Flyer
  • Sign up! Register for the challenge here

We’ve added 78 new titles to the collection to round out the year, including Irish author Sally Rooney’s latest release, Intermezzo.  Already hailed as one of her most profound works, it has garnered widespread praise for its exploration of complex family dynamics and heartfelt reflections on love and grief, all woven into Rooney’s signature literary style. A bestseller and a conversation starter, it’s a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.

Click here for a summary of the other titles added, and head over to our online catalog for the full list of new arrivals this month!