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Saturday Reading Group | 11/04/2026 | 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 “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.


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

English Camp Collégiens - Spring

ENGLISH CAMP COLLÉGIENSSpring 2026

Stage ludique en anglais pendant les vacances scolaires !

15, 16, 17 avril, 14h à 17h

Cet stage, encadré par des anglophones, s’adresse aux collégiens qui souhaitent améliorer leur compréhension et expression orale en anglais.  Durant trois après-midis pendant les vacances scolaires, les collégiens peuvent pratiquer l’anglais dans une ambiance conviviale et découvrir qu’il est amusant de parler cette langue !

Programme :

  • Activités attrayantes : Séances interactives axées sur l’amélioration des compétences d’écoute et d’expression orale.
  • Environnement d’apprentissage amusant : Pratiquez l’anglais et découvrez le plaisir de parler une nouvelle langue.
  • Matériel complet : Tout le matériel pédagogique est fourni pour garantir une expérience d’apprentissage productive.

Détails de l’inscription :

  • Coût : 75 € pour les trois après-midi
  • Inclus : le goûter, le matériel pédagogique et l’abonnement d’un an à la bibliothèque


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 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!


The Book Club reads « Long Island » | 15/05/2026 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

The Book Club reads "Long Island"

The April read for the book club is « Long Island » by Colm Tobin

Le Book Club se réunit une fois par mois pour discuter du livre, qui aura été sélectionné par les membres du club de lecture.

Où et quand : Les rendez-vous ont lieu à la bibliothèque le vendredi de 14h30 à 16h30 de septembre à juin.

Tarif : Activité gratuite pour les abonnés de la bibliothèque.

Pour s’inscrire :  Veuillez contacter la bibliothèque pour vous inscrire ! Nous vous invitons également à rejoindre Books and Tea ou Saturday Reading Group!


Take your TOEIC Test | 21/05/2026 | 9:00 am-12:30 pm

Take your TOEIC Test

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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