BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The American Library in Paris - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:The American Library in Paris
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The American Library in Paris
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Paris
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:CEST
DTSTART:20210328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:CET
DTSTART:20211031T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:CEST
DTSTART:20220327T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:CET
DTSTART:20221030T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:CEST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:CET
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220604T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220528T132715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T133133Z
UID:36017-1654340400-1654344000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Riddle Me This: Creating Jokes (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:Riddle Me This: Creating Jokes\n\nFor ages 6–12 \n\nCome along to the Children’s Library to learn about riddles and jokes. Join Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers as we learn how to tell American knock-knock jokes\, and then create your own jokes in classic formats working with idioms and homonyms. \n\n\nEach child (aged 6–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.\n\n  \n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n\nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/riddle-me-this-creating-jokes-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/emoticon-g0283a7c41_640-e1653744142202.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220608T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220527T144055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T104932Z
UID:35997-1654698600-1654702200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Worry-free (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nWorry-free\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy picture books all about worries and anxiety\, including Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark\, illustrated by Summer Macon. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nRegister here\n \n\nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n\n\n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-worry-free-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/catching-thoughts-e1653662214918.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220427T142950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T171616Z
UID:35614-1654884000-1654893000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Young Authors Fiction Festival Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival culminates with a celebration event on Friday 10 June 2022 at the American Library in Paris. Come join us as we celebrate the stories that were selected for top honors and all the young authors who participated in this year’s YAFF. Each finalist will be awarded a certificate and personalised bookmark. YAFF celebration booklets with the stories of all the 1st to 5th place winners will be available for 15€ per booklet at the celebration event. \n  \nThe YAFF celebration event is in two parts: lower grades and upper grades. \nLower Grades 18h00-19h00: The finalists in the lower grades (CP/1st – CM2/5th Grade) are asked to arrive for registration at 17h45\, with the ceremony beginning at 18h00. \nUpper Grades 19h30-20h30: The finalists in the upper grades (6ème/6th Grade – Terminale/12th Grade) are asked to arrive for registration at 19h15\, with the ceremony beginning at 19h30. \nPlease RSVP here \n  \nAbout the Young Authors Fiction Festival \nThe American Library in Paris is proud to be the organizer of the Young Authors Fiction Festival. YAFF aims to strengthen community among English-speakers in the Paris area through the art and craft of storytelling. YAFF is open to all students ages 5 to 18 in the greater Paris area who write in English. Submission to YAFF 2022 closed on 1 April 2022.  For more information about YAFF please visit americanlibraryinparis.org/yaff/ \nFor questions regarding the YAFF celebration event\, please contact the YAFF team at yaff@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nThe Library would like to thank the sponsors of YAFF 2022: The British Council in France\, Marymount International School Paris and Union School\, a new bilingual school opening in September 2022.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/young-authors-fiction-festival-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAFF-2022-Banner-title-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220528T134558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T144837Z
UID:36025-1654945200-1654948800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Storm Science (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:Storm Science\n\nFor ages 6–12 \n\nJoin Front of House Assistant Pallas-Amenah in crafting your very own mini tornado using tools and ingredients you can find in your home\, and learn about the swirling winds of a tornado’s vortex! \nEach child (aged 6–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \n\n  \nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/storm-science-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/storm-g5f1d2a0a8_640-e1653745370176.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220615T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220527T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T151918Z
UID:36003-1655303400-1655307000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Here Come the Aliens (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nHere Come the Aliens\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, enjoy picture books all about aliens\, including There’s an Alien in Your Book by Tom Fletcher. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty McCulloch Reid\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.\n\nRegister here\n \n\nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n\n\n  \n\nDonate to the Library
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-here-come-the-aliens-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/alien.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220528T155116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T145650Z
UID:36031-1655560800-1655564400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading Challenge\n\nFor children and teens of all ages\n \n\n  \n  \nHow does the Children’s Summer Reading Challenge work?   \nLibrary members who are interested in participating must register for the Summer Reading Challenge: Read the Universe (for ages 0–12) online. Registered participants may then stop by the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the Library to pick up their Challenge Cards or download them online. For each day that you read 30 minutes or more\, fill in one of the spaces on the card. After five days\, the card will be complete. When a Challenge Card is completed\, stop by the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk to drop off your Challenge Card(s) in our raffle box and enter to win great prizes. A raffle will be held each week throughout the summer. The more challenges you complete\, the more chances you have to win. For young children\, being read to counts as well! \n\nComplete as many challenges as you can between 18 June and 27 August 2022 and turn in your challenge cards at the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk by 27 August to be entered into the grand prize drawing\, and earn your certificate of participation. \n  \nHow does the 10 Book Challenge for Teens work? \nLibrary members who are interested in participating must register for the 10 Book Challenge (for ages 12–18) online. Registered participants may then stop by the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the Library to pick up their Challenge Cards or download them online. For each challenge completed\, teens win a new book! When you’ve completed a challenge\, stop by the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk and show your Challenge Cards to a member of the Children’s and Teens’ Services staff\, in exchange for a prize book to keep! \nAll challenges must be completed between 18 June–27 August\, and Challenge Cards \nAll registered participants will be send an invitation to meet other readers and celebrate the beginning of the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 18 June at 14h00! Children ages 0–6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when inside the Library. Each child (aged 6–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Teens may participate in this program on their own. \nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nThanks to Visiting Librarian Jessie Hudson for coordinating this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with us! \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here for the Summer Reading Challenge for ages 0–12\n \nRegister here for the Ten Book Challenge for ages 12–18\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/summer-reading-program-kick-off-party-all-ages-3/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220622T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220527T151300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T151300Z
UID:36007-1655908200-1655911800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Animal Problems (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:Story Hour: \nAnimal Problems\n\nFor ages 3–5 \n3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! This program lasts an hour\, and features songs\, stories\, and hand rhymes in English. \nFor this Story Hour\, explore picture books about the funny problems animals might have based on their unique physical characteristics\, such as Giraffe Problems by Jory John\, Lane Smith. This Story Hour will be hosted by Visiting Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Jessie Hudson\, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels. They will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in\, sing along\, and move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that caregivers put away their phones and other devices for the duration of this program. \n\n\n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nRegister here\n \n\nChildren in the Library Policy\n \n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n\n\n  \n\nDonate to the Library\n \n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/story-hour-animal-problems-ages-3-5/
CATEGORIES:Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/giraffe-problems-e1653664359538.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T061909
CREATED:20220515T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T161309Z
UID:35832-1656154800-1656158400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:How to Tell a Story\, with Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:How to Tell a Story\nwith Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore \nFor ages 8–12 \n\nJoin author Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore for an interactive writing workshop. Charlotte will lead participants in the creation of their own original stories. \nEach child (aged 8–12) may participate in the program on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.  \nAbout Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore: Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore’s many years of experience as a clinical psychologist in the NHS\, and as a mother and grandmother\, has helped her produce books which children love. Charlotte loves dinosaurs and animals\, and Charlotte really enjoys rhymes and riddles! Her books\, Who Am I?\, More Animal Riddles and More Animal Riddles from the Sea combine her interest in animals\, with her love of rhyme and riddles. Her book Herbie and the T. Rex includes dinosaur characters who each deal with the issues confronting them in their own way. Charlotte has been to over 40 schools where she enjoys giving workshops related to poetry and writing poems\, stories and writing stories\, dinosaurs and animals. Read more about Charlotte here. \n\nImportant information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Masks are strongly encouraged for all Library visitors ages 6 and up\, staff\, and volunteers. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org. \n  \nChildren in the Library Policy\n \nRegister here\n \n\n\n\nWe are an independent\, nonprofit organization celebrating our 101st year of service. With your continued support\, we are able to provide over 200 programs each year for ages 0–18. If you would like to support the Library\, you can make a donation to help sustain this vital institution\, and programs such as this one. \n  \n\n\nDonate to the Library\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/how-to-tell-a-story-with-charlotte-sebag-montefiore-ages-6-12/
CATEGORIES:Kids
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR