The American Library in Paris

Story Hour: Snails and Slugs (ages 3–5) [Virtual Event, Library members only; RSVP Required]
2021-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for our weekly interactive Wednesday Story Hour! This virtual program lasts 45 minutes and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English, and is hosted by our children’s librarians and volunteers.
For this Story Hour, we’ll read tales of snails and slugs—both factual and fictional—that are full of surprises, including Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor.

This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste, along with volunteers Mary Wessels and Samuel Kuria, who will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during an interactive, live, virtual session. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in, sing along, and move around, as you would do in one of our in-person events. If you join in this virtual session, it will be as important as ever to model movement and song for your little one.

This virtual Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

Can’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee reading "Kylie the Crocodile in Paris" (ages 3–9) [Virtual Event, Library members only; RSVP Required]
2021-05-06 17:00 - 18:00
For ages 3–9
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3–9 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a reading with author Oliver Gee and illustrator Lina Nordin Gee as they read their new picture book Kylie the Crocodile in Paris. Following the reading, Lina will show participants how to draw a crocodile and then the pair will answer questions about what inspired this “absolutely true story.”
This live, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Plan to join in, as you would do in one of our in-person events. We will keep microphones muted during the reading and art demonstration, then participating children will be encouraged to turn on their microphones and ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event.

About Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee: Oliver Gee is the creator of the award-winning podcast about Paris and France, The Earful Tower. He used to be a full-time journalist in Paris, but switched to podcasting in December 2017. Lina Nordin Gee runs a chic shoe and handbag company, Deuxième Studios, and likes to draw and paint. You can see her illustrations on Instagram @ParisianPostcards. Find out more about The Earful Tower or purchase your own copy of Kylie the Crocodile in Paris here.

This virtual event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

Can’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

A Parisian Scavenger Hunt with Katelyn Aronson, author of Piglette (ages 3-9) [Virtual Event, Library members only; RSVP Required]
2021-05-15 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 3–9
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3–9 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a reading with author Katelyn Aronson as she reads her picture book Piglette, about a pig who finds a way to bring a little Parisian perfection back home to her pasture. Katelyn will be joined by illustrator Eva Byrne, who will show participants how to draw a very chic pig!

“Accompanied by pleasant, warm cartoons depicting family, friendship, and a little adventure, Piglette’s story is a joyful one that makes for an amusing read-aloud. A sweet, lighthearted tale of a piglet discovering where she belongs.”–Kirkus Reviews

This live, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Download the scavenger hunt ahead of time here, and complete it as we read the story. Plan to join in, as you would do in one of our in-person events and participate in a virtual scavenger hunt as we Katelyn reads the story. We will keep microphones muted during the reading and art demonstration, then participating children will be encouraged to turn on their microphones and ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event.

Katelyn Aronson
About Katelyn Aronson: Katelyn grew up in a home where reading was more of a shared activity than a solo one. Her mother was a children’s literature lover; her father—a natural-born storyteller. TV wasn’t a big part of life. Make-believe was, and words were just another way of creating magic, together. One day, Katelyn realized voilà! She had a few stories of her own, ready to be shared. Find out more Katelyn Aronson and her work here.

This virtual event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

Can’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

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Sherlock in the Library (ages 6–12) [Virtual Event, Library members only; RSVP Required]
2021-05-22 14:00 - 15:00
For ages 6–12
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Join us for an online interactive mystery game! Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all: Sherlock Holmes!

This live, interactive virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. Detectives ages 6-12 (of all abilities or experience) can join Children’s and Teen’s Librarian Kirsty for an afternoon of entertaining puzzles and challenges. Some involve riddles, some will include plays on words, and some will require you to use your skills of observation. See if you can be a Sherlock and solve them all!

This virtual event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email link to join us via Zoom. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

Can’t make it to this live virtual event? Check out our curated list of online resources for children. If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Word Wizardry (ages 8–12)
2021-07-03 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 8–12
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Join Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty for a small-group workshop all about vocabulary!
We’ll play word games and complete challenges to practice spelling and learn new words.
This event will be in-person in the Children’s Library for a small group. Masks are required.

This virtual event is free for Library members, and registration is required.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
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Story Hour in the Park: Let's Sail Away (ages 3–5)
2021-07-28 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour, and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer.
For this Story Hour, we’ll read stories about sailing and boats of all kind, including the book Sail Away by Donald Crews.
This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty, along with volunteer Mary Wessels who 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.

This Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Natural Disasters (ages 6–12) [VIRTUAL]
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 6–12
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Join Children’s and Teens’ Librarian Kirsty for a virtual event all about natural disasters. Tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis—we’ll look at all kinds of natural disasters and how they occur, how they affect people and the environment.

This virtual event is free for Library members, and registration is required.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Questions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Story Hour in the Park: Monster Mayhem (ages 3–5)
2021-08-18 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour, and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer.
For this Story Hour, we’ll read stories about friendly, fabulous, and funny monsters, including Go Away Big Green Monster, by Ed Emberly.
This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, with the help of Library volunteers. 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.

This Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
Questions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Story Hour: We Love the Library (ages 3–5)
2021-09-01 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour, and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library.
For this Story Hour, we’ll read stories about libraries, and making the most of your library card.
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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service. This Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Registered participants will be sent an email with more information about where we will meet. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity.
Questions about programs and collections for children and teens can be sent to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Creating Short Stories (ages 8–12)
2021-09-11 11:00 - 12:30
For Library members ages 8-12
Work on your own original short story with other young writers
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We’ll look at examples of contemporary American short stories, and discuss the short stories as a group. Then, we’ll talk about story structures before beginning our own short stories. Participants will also get advance information about the Library’s 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival.

Participants are encouraged to register for the follow-up workshop on creating characters, which will be held on 9 October.
Advance registration is required for this event. Participation in this event is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member, but would like to participate, please join the Library. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Questions about collections and programs for teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

We thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Math Club (ages 6–9)
2021-09-12 14:00 - 15:00
for ages 6–9

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Join Children’s Librarian Kirsty and have some fun with math!

We’ll play number games, crack some codes, and complete a few puzzles, as well as a math based quiz! Mathematics is a diverse and playful subject and our activities are full of surprises! All mathematical abilities are welcome!

This event is free for Library members, and registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution, and programs such as this one, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Looking at Art with Stephen T. Johnson (ages 6–12) [Virtual]
2021-09-25 15:00 - 16:00
for ages 6–12

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Join us for a virtual presentation and art workshop with artist, author, and illustrator Stephen T. Johnson. Stephen will talk about his work and process as an artist, and then lead participants in a short drawing lesson with pen and paper.
About Stephen Johnson: Stephen T. Johnson’s art art spans a broad range of concepts and contexts and can be seen in site-specific public art commissions, gallery and museum exhibitions, and original award-winning children’s books such Alphabet City, a Caldecott Honor and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the year. His drawings and paintings are in numerous private collections, and in the permanent collections of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, and the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Find out more about Stephen here.
This event is free for Library members, and registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution, and programs such as this one, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Fall Scavenger Hunt (ages 6–12)
2021-10-02 11:00 - 14:00
For ages 6–12

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Meet Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to get started and find out a few tips and tricks and to find out the rules for this seasonal scavenger hunt, then head into the stacks and the neighborhood on a fall adventure to collect clues.
This event will be in-person. Masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain with children under ages 12 for the duration of this activity. This scavenger hunt will last about one hour, and is a self-guided activity. Much of the event will take place outside, so bring along an umbrella if it looks like rain. All scavenger hunts must be completed by 14h00.

This event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Creating Scary Characters: A Writing Workshop (ages 8–12)
2021-10-09 11:00 - 12:30
For Library members ages 8-12
Work on your own original short story, and create compelling villainous characters, with help from other young writers
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We’ll look at classic and contemporary villains from English-language literature, and discuss the characters together. Then, we’ll look at examples of interesting and fully-developed characters before creating our own. Participants will also get advance information about the Library’s 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival.

Participants are encouraged to register for our workshop on creating short stories, which will be held on 25 September.
Advance registration is required for this event. Participation in this event is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member, but would like to participate, please join the Library. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

We thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Ghosts of the Library (ages 6-12)
2021-10-10 14:00 - 15:00
Ages 6-12

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Join us for games and learn fun and spooky facts about the Library‘s history.

The American Library in Paris has been operating for 101 years! In that time we’ve had three buildings and a lot of interesting things have happened.

Did you know that the Library remained open during most of World War II when Paris was occupied by the Nazi’s and secretly delivered books to its Jewish members?
Did you know that many famous authors (and musicians and actors!) have visited, spoke at or wrote for the Library?
Did you know the Library has a secret passageway?
Do you know any fun facts about people who have worked in the Library in the past and about the people that work here now?
Do you know the Library collection has lots of spooky stories and scary books?

Find out about all of these, and much more, as we explore the Library‘s history (and Paris’s history) with interactive games and help create a timeline of the life of the Library.

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This event is for Library members only and registration is required.

Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

DIY Halloween Decorations (ages 6–12)
2021-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
The American Library in Paris presents: the annual Halloween Extravaganza, with a DIY Decoration event on Saturday 16 October.

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Make your own Halloween decorations to take home and keep, or help decorate the Library. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make a few fun, seasonal decorations for the fall.

Advance registration is required for this event. Participation is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member, but would like to participate, please join the Library.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions about the Halloween Extravaganza? Contact the Children’s and Teens’ Services Department: 01 53 59 12 69 or send an email to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org
We thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Costume Contest (all ages) (Virtual/In-person)
2021-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
The American Library in Paris presents: the annual Halloween Extravaganza, with a virtual costume contest, Halloween trivia, and fun on Saturday 30 October.

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Join us for a virtual celebration, trivia, and a costume contest! Log in from wherever you are in the world and join in the fun! The event will begin at 18h00, and will be streamed live from The American Library in Paris in front of a small on-site audience. If you would like to attend the in-person event, read through all of the information on this page.
Submit your costume photos by 15h00 on 30 October to be included in the show (information below).

You may send in your photos all month long! Submit photos to: kidsandteens@americanlibraryinparis.org (Subject: “Costume Contest Photo.” Include the child’s name and the title of their costume in the body of the email).
Prizes will be awarded in these categories:
Really Funny Costume
Really Pretty Costume
Really Scary Costume
Great Book-Inspired Costume
Great Superhero Costume
Great Classic Halloween Costume
Great Animal Costume
Great Costume Incorporating a Mask
Really Creative Costume
Great Parent Costume

Teens and adults are also encouraged to attend our Zombie Fashion Show on Friday 29 October.

Advance registration is required for this event. Participation is free for Library members. If you are not yet a Library member, but would like to participate, please join the Library. If you want to join us for the in-person event, click on the word “institution” on this page.

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Questions about the Halloween Extravaganza? Contact the Children’s and Teens’ Services Department: 01 53 59 12 69 or send an email to Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org
We thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Library community! If you would like to support the Library, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Hibernate, Migrate, Adapt (ages 6–12)
2021-11-06 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 6–12

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Join Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers in the Children’s Library to explore animal behavior. Through trivia, and games, we’ll learn about the ways creatures survive the winter.
This event will be in-person. Face masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain inside the Library for the duration of this activity.

This event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Story Hour: Outer Space (ages 3–5)
2021-11-10 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour, and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library.
For this Story Hour, enjoy books all about the moon, the stars, and the planets in our solar system! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty, 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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Fact or Fiction Challenge (ages 8–12)
2021-11-14 14:00 - 15:00
Ages 8-12

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Join Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty for an afternoon trivia game to celebrate Non-Fiction November. Build your research skills and learn fun facts about people, places, and history. Then, face the Fact or Fiction Challenge to separate the truths from falsehoods, in our interactive trivia game.

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This event is for Library members only and registration is required.

Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Story Hour: Dinosaurs Galore (ages 3–5)
2021-11-17 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour outdoors in a small group! This program lasts one hour, and features songs, stories and hand rhymes in English. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors to our Children’s Library.
For this Story Hour, enjoy stories and songs all about dinosaurs! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. 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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This Story Hour is free for Library members, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Focus on Julie Flett (ages 6–12)
2021-11-27 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 6–12

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Join Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste and volunteers to explore the books of Cree-Metis author, illustrator, and artist Julie Flett, then make your own artwork inspired by her creations. All supplies will be provided by the Library.
This event will be in-person. Face masks are required. Parents/chaperons are required to remain inside the Library for the duration of this activity.

This event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Story Hour: Ocean Tales (ages 3–5)
2021-12-01 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 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. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer.
For this Story Hour, enjoy stories and songs all about the ocean and creatures of the seas! This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. 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.

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This event is open to Library members, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee reading "Roger the Liger in Paris" (ages 3–9)
2021-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 3–9

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3–9 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a reading with author Oliver Gee and illustrator Lina Nordin Gee as they read their new picture book Roger the Liger in Paris. Following the reading, Lina will show participants how to draw a liger (a combination of a tiger and a lion!) and then the pair will answer questions about what inspired this fantastical tale.
This live, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Early. Library programs are created to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children and adults will be invited to ask questions during the Q&A portion of the event. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
About Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee: Together, Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee created Kylie the Crocodile in Paris. Oliver Gee is the creator of the award-winning podcast about Paris and France, The Earful Tower. He used to be a full-time journalist in Paris, but switched to podcasting in December 2017. Lina Nordin Gee runs a chic shoe and handbag company, Deuxième Studios, and likes to draw and paint. You can see her illustrations on Instagram @ParisianPostcards. Find out more about The Earful Tower or purchase your own copy of Roger the Liger in Paris, their second picture book, here.

This event is free for Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

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Music Together with James Elliott (ages 0–5)
2021-12-18 11:00 - 11:30
For ages 0–5

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Join guest James Elliott of Music Together for a workshop dedicated to music and movement!
Today, it’s common for us to simply listen to music rather than create it ourselves. But actively making music—with our voices and our bodies—is important to children’s overall development. Since 1987, Music Together, has introduced millions of children, parents, and teachers to the joys of music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their lives. In our family workshops children and parents learn together through active exploration and live, meaningful interaction. So, take out the earbuds and pick up the instruments we were all given at birth—ourselves! Each child (aged 0–5) should accompany one of their favorite grownups.
This live, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Early, and is intended for children and their caregivers.
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This event open to Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
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The Worries Book Group with Jion Sheibani (ages 5-9)
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 5–9

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Join us for a book group discussion about The Worries: Sohal Finds a Friend. Author and illustrator Jion Sheibani will host this book group, and lead the discussion with participants. All participants should finish reading the chapter book before we meet!

About Jion Sheibani: Jion is the author and illustrator of Lily & The Polar Bears and The Worries young fiction series. She grew up in Brighton and now lives in Paris with her family. She’s a self-taught illustrator and studied English literature at Oxford University. When she moved to Paris, she taught English to students at Sciences Po and ENSAE universities before opening her own language school for children, Anglofun. Now, she mainly draws and writes in her garden studio. As well as picture books and young fiction, she also writes and illustrates for older readers. Her first YA novel, The Silver Chain, will be released in April 2022. Find out more about Jion and her work here.
Each child (aged 5–9) may participate in the program on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.
This live, interactive event will be hosted in the Children’s Library—Juvenile.
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This event open to Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Story Hour: Seasons Change (ages 3–5)
2022-01-12 14:30 - 15:30
For ages 3–5
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3–5 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. Each Story Hour is hosted by one of our children’s librarians with the help of a Library volunteer.
For this Story Hour, enjoy stories and songs all about the seasons and how they change. This Story Hour will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty, with the help of Library volunteer Mary Wessels, and Library Intern Pallas-Amenah Morgan. 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.

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This event is open to Library members, and registration is required. Each parent/guardian is responsible for their own child, and is expected to remain with their child for the duration of this activity. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
We are an independent, nonprofit organization. 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 donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Winter Wonderland (all ages)
2022-01-15 11:00 - 17:00
For all ages

Kick off the new year, and meet fellow Library members during our annual winter and new year celebration! Join us for stories, winter crafts, games, and surprises for all ages. Each child will go home with a special winter treat courtesy of the Library.

Children ages 0–6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when inside the Library, and for the duration of this event. Children between the ages 7–12 may participate in the program on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.
This event open to Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 14h00 event for ages 4–8

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 16h00 event for ages 8–12

If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Art and Collage with Alexandra Vangsnes (ages 6–12)
2022-01-22 11:00 - 12:00
For ages 6–12

Learn how to make your own original collages with the help of artist and illustrator Alexandra Vangsnes.
Using the work of American author/illustrator Christian Robinson as inspiration, Alexandra will show participants how to create collage pieces using painted paper, cutouts, and more. The Library will provide all the necessary supplies for this workshop!
Children ages 0–6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when inside the Library, and for the duration of this event. Children between the ages 7–12 may participate in the program on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.
About Alexandra Vangsnes: Alexandra is originally from the state of Virginia, and currently lives in Paris, France with her husband and daughter. Her family is from Norway, and she is very inspired by folk costumes and traditional knitting techniques from Norway and other Northern European countries. You’ll often find Alexandra reading, writing, drawing, cooking, listening to records, doing yoga, or knitting. You can see Alexandra’s Etsy shop here.
This event open to Library members, and registration is required. Parents and other caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
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If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.

Bookworms: "Echo" (ages 9-12)
2022-01-23 14:00 - 15:00
BOOKWORMS!
The book club for 9-12-year-olds!
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In January, we’ll be reading Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan, which was a 2016 Newbery Honor Book.
About the book: Lost in the Black Forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later three children, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century, struggling to keep their families intact, and tied together by the music of the same harmonica.
How Bookworms works: Sign-up HERE to reserve a spot for this book group. When we meet on 23 January, each participant will be expected to have finished the book, so that we can discuss the story in depth and create our own writing and artwork inspired by the story. This event is free for Library members, and registration is required.
Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. If you have questions about events and/or collections for children and teens, please contact Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
If you would like to support the Library and our services, you can donate here to help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service.
