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Summer Book Sale! | 04/06/2026-11/07/2026 | 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Summer Book Sale!

Stock up for a summer of reading with a selection of adult fiction and non-fiction in our Summer Book Sale! Perfect books to take to the beach or enjoy on the plane!

From Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, July 11 during opening hours.

Books for 2 € each, all proceeds go to funding the library’s many activities that you know and love.


Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop | 11/06/2026 | 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!


Coffee House | 12/06/2026 | 9:30 am-11:00 am

Coffee House

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 €.


Knit and Natter | 12/06/2026 | 10:00 am-11:00 am

Knit and Natter

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.


Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits | 13/06/2026 | 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits

Come discover our collection of 20,000 books in English and assortment of cultural activities!

This day is an excellent opportunity to discover the English-language Library in Angers.  We are a registered non-profit organization and proudly house the second-largest collection of English-language books in France. We currently have 1,800 members from 72 different countries.  You are welcome to join us to:

  • Visit our space
  • Get to know our staff and volunteers
  • Learn about our cultural activities and events
  • Participate in our activity free trials (by reservation only)

Program for activity free trials:

14h – 14:45 | ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP (Adults)

15h – 15:45 |  ENGLISH CAMP (Collégiens)

16h – 16:45 | CHILDREN’S HOUR (3-6 years old)

To ensure the free trials run smoothly, we kindly ask that you reserve your spot in advance. 

 


Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits | 17/06/2026 | 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits

Come discover our collection of 20,000 books in English and assortment of cultural activities!

This day is an excellent opportunity to discover the English-language Library in Angers.  We are a registered non-profit organization and proudly house the second-largest collection of English-language books in France. We currently have 1,800 members from 72 different countries.  You are welcome to join us to:

  • Visit our space
  • Get to know our staff and volunteers
  • Learn about our cultural activities and events
  • Participate in our activity free trials (by reservation only)

Program for activity free trials:

14h30 – 15:30 | ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP (Adults)

16h – 16:45 | CHILDREN’S HOUR (3-6 years old)

17h – 17:45 | CHILDREN’S HOUR (7-10 years old)

To ensure the free trials run smoothly, we kindly ask that you reserve your spot in advance. 

 


Books and tea | 18/06/2026 | 2:15 pm-3:45 pm

Books and tea

“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 Le Cafe Ego in Angers. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!


Coffee House | 19/06/2026 | 9:30 am-11:00 am

Coffee House

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 €.


Knit and Natter | 19/06/2026 | 10:00 am-11:00 am

Knit and Natter

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.


Reading Shakespeare | 19/06/2026 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Reading Shakespeare

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.


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