Reading Shakespeare

Reading Shakespeare | 22/05/2026 | 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.


Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter | 22/05/2026 | 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.


Coffee House

Coffee House | 22/05/2026 | 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 €.


Books and tea

Books and tea | 21/05/2026 | 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 Le Cafe Ego in Angers. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!


Take your TOEIC Test

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.


Library Closure

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.


Saturday Reading Group

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

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.

 


Library Closure

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.

 


Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting | 29/04/2026 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Annual General Meeting

The library’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. 

Agenda:

“Assemblée Générale Ordinaire” :

  • Approval of the Annual General Meeting minutes for April 2, 2025
  • Presentation and approval of the Annual Report for 2025 and the Orientation Report for 2026
  • Approval of the 2025 accounts
  • Approval of the 2026 provisional budget
  • Elections : Two seats on the library’s board are up for election this year :
    • One seat for members representing the general public,
    • One seat to represent the students of the Université Catholique de l’Ouest.
  • Questions

Assemblée Générale Extraordinaire :

  • Presentation of new library location for fall 2026 and vote
  • Modifications to organisation bylaws

We invite members to join us at the end of the meeting for light refreshments.

Click here for the full Annual Report for 2025 that will be presented during this meeting. 

Please remember that only members with a current membership may vote during this meeting. If you would like to check your membership validity please contact the front desk. If you are unable to attend, please fill out this proxy.


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