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. |
Garden Club visit at Terra Botanica
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On Thursday, October 24, meet at the entrance to Terra Botanica at 10am. The group will explore some of the highlights of the park in the morning, followed by lunch together at La Table du Roi René (a restaurant inside the park) at 11:30am. If 10am is too early for you, and you want to arrive just in time for lunch, you can meet the grup at the entrance to La Table du Roi René at 11:30. In the afternoon, you can visit all the things you didn’t get to in the morning. If you haven’t yet been to Terra Botanica, you will find that you can spend all day enjoying the plants, the decorations and the attractions, and perhaps still not see everything the park has to offer. (The park will be open from 10am-6pm this day.) During their autumn festival you will find fall decorations a-plenty and the staff will likely also be in Halloween costumes to add to the festivities. If you buy your ticket at the gate, it costs 24.00 euros. If you buy a dated ticket online within six days of your chosen date, it costs 20.50 euros. The least expensive ticket is 19.50 euros – purchased online, for a specific date, at least 7 days before the visit. Please send an email to me at GardenClubELLIA@yahoo.com no later than Sunday, October 6th to join. Please specify whether you will meet the group at 10:00am or at 11:30am. |
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
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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. |