English Camp Collégiens – Fall 2024
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ENGLISH CAMP COLLÉGIENS Fall 2024 Have some fun in English during the school holidays! October 23, 24, 25 | 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
Registration Details:
To register, please contact reception. |
Book Club reads “Morality Play”
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The October read for the book club is “Morality Play” by Barry Unsworth. “The national bestseller: A medieval murder mystery full of the wonders of the time―and lessons for our own time―by a master storyteller. The time is the fourteenth century. The place is a small town in rural England, and the setting a snow-laden winter. A small troupe of actors accompanied by Nicholas Barber, a young renegade priest, prepare to play the drama of their lives. Breaking the longstanding tradition of only performing religious plays, the groups leader, Martin, wants them to enact the murder that is foremost in the townspeoples minds. A young boy has been found dead, and a mute-and-deaf girl has been arrested and stands to be hanged for the murder. As members of the troupe delve deeper into the circumstances of the murder, they find themselves entering a political and class feud that may undo them. Intriguing and suspenseful, Morality Play is an exquisite work that captivates by its power, while opening up the distant past as new to the reader.” The Book Club is full for the 2024-2025 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! |
Walk and Talk
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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 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. |
Pizza and board games
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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: April 1st 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!
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Anglofams – Children’s Book Exchange
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Anglofams is an international community designed to connect English-speaking families with kids of all ages in the area. We are a diverse group of families who understand the unique experiences of raising bilingual children. Parents can share stories and resources, seek advice, and provide a casual, social environment for their children to be exposed to English outside of the home. On October 13th, we’ll be hosting a children’s book exchange at the library. Bring your children and a gently used book (in English) from your personal collection to exchange with another family! Light refreshments and snacks will be available, as well as activities and games to keep kids entertained. This event is free and open to all library members with an active family membership. To sign up, please e-mail the group leaders here. We kindly ask that you RSVP by October 10th. |
The film club presents “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
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The film club presents a film in English once a month on a Saturday afternoon. This showing will be of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. 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. |
The U.S. Presidential Electoral Process
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With the U.S. presidential election approaching in November, now is the perfect time to learn more about the electoral process and how it shapes the election outcome. Join us on October 11th from 10 – 11am for a talk on The U.S. Presidential Electoral Process by U.S. Consul for Western France, Emily Cintora. This event will provide valuable insights into how the U.S. election system works and is a great opportunity to stay informed during this pivotal election season! Free and open to the public with the support of the Embassy of the United States of America, France. |
Take your TOEIC test
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The library is an authorised 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. |
Bridge Club
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Come and play (simple) Bridge (cardgame) at the library! Engage in a brain-stimulating sport: the Mini Bridge Exclusive Society. Discover, learn and play Mini Bridge in a relaxed, casual and informal ambiance. Mini Bridge, as developed by MBES allows and encourages
…in a nutshell, MBES (Mini Bridge Exclusive Society) proposes a different concept from the competing conventional Bridge Clubs. It is free and open to members of the library. Please contact the library to join! |