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To mark its 40th anniversary, the Jean-Lurçat Museum of Contemporary Tapestry in Angers is showcasing the extraordinary Aubusson Weaves Tolkien tapestry collection and the fascinating story behind its creation. In celebration of this remarkable exhibition, the library invites you to a special theatrical tour featuring live readings from J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved works, presented in collaboration with the curators of the Jean-Lurçat Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich imagery of the tapestries and the timeless words that inspired them—a true feast for the senses. Two sessions are available, with only 30 places per tour.
Two times available on Saturday, July 11th :
Join us for an unforgettable voyage to Middle-earth—and beyond.
Photo credits : Halls of Manwë – Taniquetil, d’après l’oeuvre originale de J.R.R. Tolkien, © The Tolkien Trust 1973, tapisserie, tissage Ateliers Pinton, Aubusson, 2018, Collection Cité internationale de la tapisserie – Studio Nicolas Roger |
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The Garden Club will visit Village Fleuri, Aubigne sur Layon on AUG 6 Visit & Picnic (time to be determined, the time posted for this event is a placeholder) 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, Click Here! |
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The Garden Club will visit Patricia Kennedy’s private garden with Flower Bar on SEPTEMBER 3 at 10:00AM
We always plan lunch at a nearby restaurant before each garden visit, and you are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy afterward.
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 Here! |
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The June read for the book club is “Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon 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: 20 Euros for the year. To join : For more information, please contact the reception. |
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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 number for each walk is 20. WANT TO JOIN THE GROUP ? EASY AS PIE ! First register through Helloasso using this link (Be careful, you’ll need your library membership number) The group leader will then get in touch with you about 2 weeks before each walk so that you can sign up. For further information you can contact our volunteer |
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The Garden Club will visit Parc & Jardin de la Devansaye on OCTOBER 1 at 2:30PM
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 Here! |
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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 number for each walk is 20. WANT TO JOIN THE GROUP ? EASY AS PIE ! First register through Helloasso using this link (Be careful, you’ll need your library membership number) The group leader will then get in touch with you about 2 weeks before each walk so that you can sign up. For further information you can contact our volunteer |