Volunteer Meeting
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Join us for the back-into-the-swing-of-things volunteer meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd: starting at 6pm in the library. Call for volunteers! The good news is that big things are planned for the Fall 2025 season! More of the good news is that we need your help… If you have some time to give during the coming year and would like to volunteer for the library, come to this organizational meeting. At this meeting we will explain the different projects and ask you to think about in what way you are able to fit into the plans. If you are not able to attend this meeting, we would be happy to meet with you on an individual basis. |
Garden Club visit
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On Thursday, August 7th, the Garden Club will hold its annual picnic at the Parc de Pignerolles in Saint Barthelemy d’Anjou. All are welcome. Send an email to GardenClulb@ellia.org if you would like to join us.
Next month’s visit: September 4 – Jardin du Chatelaison in St Georges sur Layon |
Saturday Reading Group
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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 “Blonde Roots” by Bernardine Evaristo. 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.
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AUSTIN DAYS: 4th of July Celebration
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To celebrate American Independence Day, we invite you to a warm and friendly Texas-themed celebration, featuring culinary discoveries and intercultural dialogue: 11:00 AM – Talk by the Austin Sister Cities International Association (ASCIA): 12:00 PM – Tex-Mex Apéritif: |
Garden Club visit
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On Thursday afternoon, July 3rd, the Garden Club will visit the Jardin de la Closerie in Fondettes. You can find information about this garden on their website. This guided visit will take place in French. The cost of the visit is 5€. If needed, we can try to arrange a ride for you. 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), send an email to GardenClub@ellia.org. Future Garden Visits:
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Austin Days: Story time with our Austin ambassador
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Join our Austin ambassador, Mishell Magnus Ducloux, for an interactive English story time featuring the picture book All the World by Austin author Liz Garton Scanlon. Expect playful rhymes, engaging games, and a welcoming atmosphere for young learners. For children ages 4 to 8. |
English Camp Collégiens – Summer 2025
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ENGLISH CAMP COLLÉGIENS Summer 2025 Have some fun in English during the school holidays! July 2, 3, 4 | 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
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To register, please contact reception. |
The Film Club presents “True Grit”
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The film club presents a film in English once a month on a Saturday afternoon. June Film Club Selection: True Grit This modern Western delivers gripping action and compelling drama. When a determined teenager (Hailee Steinfeld) sets out to avenge her father’s death, she enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal (Jeff Bridges). Joined by a Texas Ranger (Matt Damon), the unlikely trio embarks on a perilous journey marked by courage, justice, and grit. Watch the trailer here. The film will be followed by a discussion in English. This activity is free and open to all library members. |
Reading Shakespeare
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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. |
AUSTIN DAYS: Talk on the life of Private Charles Shay by Marie-Pascale Legrand
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To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the English-language Library invites you to a special conversation in memory of a direct witness to the war and the Liberation: Charles Shay, a veteran who notably took part in the Normandy landings (“D-Day”) in June 1944. Marie-Pascale Legrand, a caregiver and author who accompanied Charles during the final years of his life and wrote a moving biography about him, will lead the event. As Charles is now too elderly to share his story himself, she will speak on his behalf and honor his legacy. This event pays tribute to the vital role played by the United States in the Liberation and celebrates the enduring friendship between the American and French people, seen through the lens of Austin and Angers. |