What’s happening

Join the library community for a special moment to talk about anything and everything (in English of course)! Just come in and chat with others, have a cuppa and enjoy the company. Coffee House is open to all library members. No need to reserve! Recommended donation of 1 €.

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 library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of a collective reading of one of Shakespeare’s plays. This 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. Free and open to all library members. For more information or to sign-up, please contact the group coordinator here. The number of participants is limited.

The Saturday Reading Group is for anyone who loves to read, socialize in English, and meet new people.  For this meeting, the group will read “The Promise » by Damon Galgut.

Meetings are once a month on Saturday afternoons starting at 3 pm. Open to all library members. To sign up please contact the group coordinator at bookgroup@ellia.org.

The Big Quiz is back ! For one final fling in Rue Boisnet !

Yes, it’s the Boisnet Blockbuster Brainteaser !

On Sunday 8th February with the first questions at 2 o’clock sharp. Make sure you’re in your seat in time for blast-off. There will be questions, but they will be in all sorts of shapes, sizes and challenges. Wine, coffee, tea, snacks and cakes will be available all afternoon. All this for just 12 euros a head with all proceeds going to the library for its fundraising. Remember to bring your English-speaking French friends.

The rules: Teams of 6….6 heads are better than one ! Prizes for the winning teams. Teams are color coded so we recommend that you wear the colors of your team’s name ! Come along and enjoy the fun, the friendship and the laughter!

Book your place on HelloAsso here:

Come to the library and enjoy a slice while you roll the dice – all in English of course!

This fun-filled event is the perfect way to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a night of friendly competition. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just starting out, everyone is welcome at our table.

Date:  February 10th

Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost:  10€ per player.  This covers your pizza and soft drinks.

Open to the public.  All ages and levels welcome.  (Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Let the games begin!

Do you love French food and restaurants? Would you like to speak English more, but in a relaxed environment? Join the Luncheon Club! Enjoy a meal and great conversation in English once a month at a local restaurant. This activity is open to library members. Spaces are limited. For more information or to sign up, please contact the group coordinator here.

The library is an authorized test center for the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test (the Test of English for International Communication). For more information please visit our TOEIC page or to sign up go to the official ETS website.

The Garden Club will visit CFPPA-ANGERS-LE-FRESNE/EPLEFPA-ANGERS-LE-FRESNE on February 12th at 2PM.

More information about the school can be found at:  https://www.lefresne-angers-segre.fr

We have been asked to evaluate their (30) students as they prepare for their English Oral Exam in landscaping.  Here’s what we can expect during the visit.
-Presentation of the vocational school and the French Garden.
-Visit to the Worldskills arena (where students train for landscaping competitions like « meilleur apprenti de France ») and the surrounding garden.
-Visit to the cedar wood and aromatic garden, the school, arboretum, plant nursery, Medieval Garden, garden center, and greenhouses.
-Afterward they will provide hot beverages and hold a short briefing.

Reservations for lunch at Le Retro on rue du Marechal Juin will be made for noon that day.

If you would like to join this visit, send an email to GardenClub@ELLIA.org no later than January 29th.  Specify whether you will attend the lunch and visit, or just the visit.  This visit is free.