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Luncheon Club | 14/04/2026 | 12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Luncheon Club

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.

 


English Camp Collégiens – Spring | 15/04/2026-17/04/2026 | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

English Camp Collégiens - Spring

ENGLISH CAMP COLLÉGIENS Spring 2026

Have some fun in English during the school holidays!

April 15, 16, 17  |  2 – 5pm

ENGLISH CAMP is a three-day immersive program designed specifically for collégiens. This program provides a unique opportunity to practice English in a supportive and enjoyable environment during school vacation.

Program Highlights

  • Engaging Activities: Interactive sessions focused on improving listening and speaking skills.
  • Fun Learning Environment: Practice English and discover the joy of speaking a new language.
  • Comprehensive Materials: All teaching materials provided to ensure a productive learning experience.

Registration Details:

  • Cost: €75 for all three afternoons
  • Included: Snack, teaching materials, and a one-year subscription to the library.


Walk and Talk | 15/04/2026 | 2:00 pm-5:30 pm

Walk and Talk

Get on those hiking boots and take some time to revel in the great outdoors! The group “Walk and Talk” organises an easy walk once a month – approximately 10 km, 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon – in order to discover or re-discover the beautiful hiking paths of the Maine-et-Loire. Come along with good walking shoes, protection against rain, cold or heat according to the season…. a bottle of water and a little “en-cas” to keep your stamina up !

Maximum group is 20 so make sure to sign up!

Want to sign up? Easy as pie!

Sign up by sending your name, email address and phone numbers (perferably cell phone) to this email address. You will be sent full details of the walk in due time.


Library Spring Closure | 21/04/2026-25/04/2026 | All Day

Library Spring Closure

Please note that the library will be closed from Tuesday, April 21 to Saturday, April 25 inclusive.


Annual General Meeting | 29/04/2026 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Annual General Meeting

The library’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. 

Agenda:

“Assemblée Générale Ordinaire” :

  • Approval of the Annual General Meeting minutes for April 2, 2025
  • Presentation and approval of the Annual Report for 2025 and the Orientation Report for 2026
  • Approval of the 2025 accounts
  • Approval of the 2026 provisional budget
  • Elections : Two seats on the library’s board are up for election this year :
    • One seat for members representing the general public,
    • One seat to represent the students of the Université Catholique de l’Ouest.
  • Questions

Assemblée Générale Extraordinaire :

  • Presentation of new library location for fall 2026 and vote
  • Modifications to organisation bylaws

We invite members to join us at the end of the meeting for light refreshments.

Click here for the full Annual Report for 2025 that will be presented during this meeting. 

Please remember that only members with a current membership may vote during this meeting. If you would like to check your membership validity please contact the front desk. If you are unable to attend, please fill out this proxy.


Library Closure | 01/05/2026 | All Day

Library Closure

Please note that the library will be closed on French public holidays in May: Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8.

 


Library Closure | 08/05/2026 | All Day

Library Closure

Please note that the library will be closed on French public holidays in May: Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8.

 


Saturday Reading Group | 09/05/2026 | 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Reading Group

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 “Mississippi Solo: A River Quest” by Eddy L. Harris.

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.


Library Closure | 14/05/2026-16/05/2026 | All Day

Library Closure

Please note that the library will be closed during the Ascension weekend from Thursday, May 14th to Saturday, May 16th inclusive.


Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop | 14/05/2026 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop

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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