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Reading Shakespeare | 05/12/2025 | 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.


Take your TOEIC Test | 11/12/2025 | 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.


Books and tea | 11/12/2025 | 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 La P’tite Cigogne, 23 rue du Musée in Angers. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!


Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop | 11/12/2025 | 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 | 12/12/2025 | 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 | 12/12/2025 | 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.


The Book club reads “The Kite Runner” | 12/12/2025 | 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

The Book club reads "The Kite Runner"

The December read for the book club is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini

The Book Club is full for the 2025-2026 year.  If you would like to join the waiting list, please send an e-mail to reception. We also invite you to consider joining Books and Tea or Saturday Reading Group!


Saturday Reading Group | 13/12/2025 | 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 “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan.

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.


Pizza and board games | 16/12/2025 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Pizza and board games

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:  December 16th

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!


Walk and Talk | 17/12/2025 | 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.


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