« Think Big, Think Green » invites Beverly and Stephane Ott to talk about their family farm & sustainable farm project
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Join the library for a Zoom talk by Zoom with Beverly Ott and Stephane Ott-Hauville (mother and son team!) for the library’s second speaker event for the « Think Big, Think Green » speaker series. Family farms? Here you have a wonderful example! Beverly Ott is co-founder and director of the association ECHOPPE which has been working in West Africa for over 30 years now. (Primarily Togo and Bénin) Beginning with small loans for women in urban areas, ECHOPPE today works with small farmers stimulating projects in agro-écology: beekeeping, forestry, soil conservation and organic farming. She and her husband Olivier also began a farm in Montilliers 20 years ago raising primarily sheep and renting Bed and breakfast rooms.
Beverly and Stéphane will present a dialogue on farming today in Africa and in France including anecdotes of some of the complexities hands-on to project start up. This talk is free and open to the public. There will be a 40-minute talk followed by a question-and-answer session. Click here for Zoom link. |
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Their son Stéphane Ott-Hauville grew up around those projects and after graduating in Engineering in Centrale Marseille he spent a year volunteering in Togo on the farm program Planète Paysans. Today, while he works remotely with the Urban Institute in Washington DC, he decided to turn the family farm into a sustainable farm project to explore local solutions to the climate crisis and share ideas with its many visitors.The library stays open during the lockdown
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Another lockdown but the good news is that… the library remains open for the circulation of documents!We are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 6 pm.Don’t hesitate to stop by the library to borrow and/or return books, DVDs and audiobooks. We will be happy to see you! If you wish to reserve your documents beforehand using our catalog, click here for a quick tutorial about how to search our catalog and how to put materials on hold. If you have any questions, contact us at info@ellia.org or 02.41.24.97.07. Please wash your hands on arrival and respect social distancing. Face masks are mandatory. Remember to have your completed “Attestation de déplacement dérogatoire” if you live beyond a 10 km perimeter. Stay safe and take good care of yourselves! |
Recycled art contest
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The library is holding its first Recycled Art Contest and invites everyone to create art from materials destined for the recycling or trash bins. Artwork must be made from recyclables or trash and be a maximum of 2 feet square. All the pieces must be secured with no sharp edges. Artwork with entry forms attached must be submitted before deadline date of June 5th. Artwork will be displayed in the library’s front window until June 11th. |
Meet the artist Warren Podguszer and discover his Art Show!
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On Saturday, March 27, meet the artist Warren Podguszer between 2 pm and 6 pm! He will give you a tour of his unique Art Show « Comme une furieuse envie de vivre » and will answer your questions! His exhibit, which will be up until May 4, is free and open to the public during opening hours. Warren Podguszer or « Wawapod », is 29 years old and lives in Paris. He has been practicing street photography for 6 years. At the beginning of his artistic journey, he created works of art digitally using images and photos. However, very quickly, he felt the urge to work with canvas. He equates painting to cooking, even if he doesn’t really know how to cook. When he paints, he has the impression that he takes ingredients he loves, here and there, and then mixes them to create a dish that makes him feel good! Through his art, he aims to share nostalgic memories with the public. He tries, most of the time, with a range of colors, to bring to life characters that made us dream during our childhood. He takes great pleasure in creating worlds that mix references from our past or our present. The idea behind his art is also to provoke different reactions from the public by adding sentences to make people think, laugh or to denounce an issue. Passionate about art, he enjoys integrating iconic works of art into his style. Like a journey inside his head, through his thoughts, dreams and inspirations.
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Annual General Meeting to take place online
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The 2021 Annual General meeting will be held online with Zoom*. Please use this link to join the meeting. Agenda:
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 not able to attend please fill out a proxy (click here for your proxy) to allow your vote to be counted. **Zoom is a leader in video communications with an easy cloud platform for video and audio conferencing. You can use it for free but you will need to download the software beforehand. Click here to start…don’t worry about using your “work email” any email address is fine. To see if your computer or other devices are compatible go to https://zoom.us/test for a quick test. |
Cancelled: Bullet Journal Workshop
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Looking for a way to get organised, stimulate yourself and reach for your dreams while expressing your creativity? This 2-hour step-by-step workshop is for you. What is a bullet journal? Check out the description here (https://www.tinyrayofsunshine.com/about-me)! Jade, a student studying English at the Université d’Angers and library volunteer, has been bullet journaling for four years and is excited about sharing with others how to practice this marvelous concept ! All you need to do is to sign up, bring any notebook of your choice (blank, lined, dotted…), some pens or any supplies you like and get ready to create your new next best friend (on paper). This is not a diary or an agenda but creativity unbound to inspire you, to keep track of your past, organize your present and plan for your future. Your bullet journal will become your new safe space to pull everything together : your own bujo, your own rules and the ones you want to break ! Sign up by emailing info@ellia.org Free workshop for all. Max 7. |
Warren Podguszer’s Art Show
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Stop by the library from March 11 to April 29 during opening hours to see Warren Podguszer’s Art Show. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Warren Podguszer or « Wawapod », is 29 years old and lives in Paris. He has been practicing street photography for 6 years. At the beginning of his artistic journey, he created works of art digitally using images and photos. However, very quickly, he felt the urge to work with canvas. He equates painting to cooking, even if he doesn’t really know how to cook. When he paints, he has the impression that he takes ingredients he loves, here and there, and then mixes them to create a dish that makes him feel good! Through his art, he aims to share nostalgic memories with the public. He tries, most of the time, with a range of colors, to bring to life characters that made us dream during our childhood. He takes great pleasure in creating worlds that mix references from our past or our present. The idea behind his art is also to provoke different reactions from the public by adding sentences to make people think, laugh or to denounce an issue. Passionate about art, he enjoys integrating iconic works of art into his style. Like a journey inside his head, through his thoughts, dreams and inspirations. |
BULLET JOURNAL WORKSHOP
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Looking for a way to get organised, stimulate yourself and reach for your dreams while expressing your creativity? This 2-hour step-by-step workshop is for you. What is a bullet journal? Check out the description here (https://www.tinyrayofsunshine.com/about-me)! Jade, a student studying English at the Université d’Angers and library volunteer, has been bullet journaling for four years and is excited about sharing with others how to practice this marvelous concept ! All you need to do is to sign up, bring any notebook of your choice (blank, lined, dotted…), some pens or any supplies you like and get ready to create your new next best friend (on paper). This is not a diary or an agenda but creativity unbound to inspire you, to keep track of your past, organize your present and plan for your future. Your bullet journal will become your new safe space to pull everything together : your own bujo, your own rules and the ones you want to break ! Sign up by emailing info@ellia.org Free workshop for all. Max 7. |
Special study hours for students
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The English-language Library feels strongly about supporting students during this difficult period and supporting them NOW. We have set up special study hours for students only in the library on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12 until further notice. Students are welcome to come and use our space. No reservations needed, 20 max. To check about space availability, please call the library just before coming. If you are not yet a member of the library, no problem! Note that ALL students, teachers and administrators of both universities are eligible for free membership. |
Free mind mapping workshop
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Do you want to simplify your notetaking and clarify your ideas? How about stimulating your capacity for memorization of your classes? Mind mapping is for you! This link gives you more details about what mind mapping entails and enables you to do…
In one and a half hours, learn about the advantages of mind mapping. This workshop will be in French and is free and open to all. Please sign up by sending an email to info@ellia.org or calling 02.41.24.97.07. Maximum 5 participants.
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