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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: April 7th 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! |
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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. |
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“Books and Tea” is a monthly meeting, on a Thursday, 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 at La P’tite Cigogne, 23 rue du Musée in Angers. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy! |
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The Garden Club will visit Manoir des Lauriers, Savennieres on APRIL 9 at 14h30 We always reserve a restaurant for lunch for those interested. Details about the garden and the lunch are provided to Garden Club members via email well in advance. If you would like more information about this activity, or if you would like to join us for the visit (or the visit + lunch) click below :
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If you enjoy exploring all forms of textile and multimedia art, this activity is for you. We experiment with many different techniques (embroidery, weaving, patchwork, quilting, collages, dyeing techniques…) and we take pleasure in sharing and exploring various types of work together. Some of our shared projects are displayed at the library. This year we intend to go further into the artistic side of creation. No previous expertise required. Just come and join us! |
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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 €. |
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Did you know that Angers is twinned with 10 different cities around the world? Each year, the city welcomes young ambassadors to live and work in Angers, helping to strengthen global partnerships and share their culture with local Angevins. Join us for an engaging presentation in English with Maeve Geary, ambassador of Austin, Texas, USA, and Sahin Ayhan, ambassador of Osnabrück, Germany. They will introduce their home cities and the sister city program, highlighting connections with Angers and sharing stories of history and culture. The presentation will feature a close look at immigration and diversity in Texas, alongside an exploration of one of Osnabrück’s unique traditions, the Steckenpferdreiten, while weaving in personal insights from the ambassadors. This lively and interactive event will include time for Q&A, so bring your curiosity and questions! |
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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 library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in. |
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The April read for the book club is “A Short history of Tractors In Ukrainian” by Marina Lewycka The Book Club meets once a month to discuss a book which will have been selected by the members of the book club. When and where : Meetings take place at the library on Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from September to June. Cost: Free for library members. To join : For more information, please contact the reception. |
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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 “Letter to my Daughter” by Maya Angelou 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. |