Teen Night: Escape the Library (ages 12–18)
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | The American Library in Paris
Working in teams, solve puzzles and beat the clock to escape the Library.
This event will be hosted by Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads with the help of Library volunteers. Light snacks and drinks will be provided by all participants. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Creative Collaborations (ages 12–18)
2023-10-01 14:00 - 15:30
Spooky month is here! Join Visiting Librarian Arielle McCune for a creative writing workshop with writing exercises, literary games, and group activities to get in the Halloween spirit.
Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Jack-O-Lanterns: Pumpkin Carving (ages 12–18)
2023-10-07 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for this festive workshop, and make your own jack-o-lantern to decorate for Halloween while meeting other teens. Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Library volunteers will give you tips and tricks for making your own Halloween creation. The Library will supply all the tools and decorations! Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Teen Night: Scary Movie Night (ages 12–18)
2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:00
Vote on the horror film to you’d like to watch when you register for this event. Participate in scary movie trivia at the start of the evening, then settle in with popcorn and enjoy a screening in the Library’s comfortable reading room. We’ll discuss the film as a group at the end of the night. This event will be hosted by Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children and Teens Services Intern Kelly Cummings with the help of Library volunteers.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided, as well as lots of popcorn. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Costume Swap (ages 0–18)
2023-10-14 11:00 - 14:00
Library members of all ages are invited to stop by the Children’s Library with a costume, prop or accessory that you no longer need, and trade it for something new to you. No registration is required for this event. Come explore what’s available, and think about ways to recycle and repurpose costumes.
Children and Teens Services staff members with the help of Library volunteers.

Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. OR: Caregivers are encouraged to participate in this event with their children.
Important information: This event is for Library members. 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Writing A College Admission Essay with Cathy Altman Nocquet (ages 12–18)
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00
Platitudinous droning, however polished, will not get you into the college of your choice. University admissions officers want to know who you are and how you think, not read your affirmation that “music is the universal language.” Finding your own voice and unique content for your essay will not only help your application rise to the top, it will improve your writing overall. Join writing coach and author Cathy Altman Nocquet for insights and writing exercises that will help you craft a strong college essay.
About Cathy Altman Nocquet: Cathy Altman Nocquet graduated from Barnard College/Columbia University and made a career of creative thinking while working in international advertising as a writer and strategist. Her workshops feature original exercises designed to conquer writer’s block and facilitate written expression. In addition to working with students from dozens of schools in the US and Europe one-on-one or in groups, she has led workshops at libraries and for the English Language Schools Association as well as other non-profit educational groups. Her work has been shortlisted and nominated for Editorial Prizes in national and international writing competitions. Her books, Write Outside the Lines: A Creativity Catapult and Write a Bad College Essay, Then Write the One That Gets You In, and her novel, Near Misses, are available at the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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.

Teen Night: Halloween Decorating Party (ages 12–18)
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00
Create handmade Halloween decorations, then help us decorate the Library. We’ll have all the supplies you need. This event will be hosted by Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children and Teens Services Intern Kelly Cummings with the help of Library volunteers.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided by the Library. Important information: Advance registration is required to attend this event, and each teen must have a signed permission slip on file at the Library in order to participate. Participation in teen events is free for Library members and 15€ per person for non-members. Library visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with 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.

Trick-or-treating (all ages) (open to the public)
2023-10-28 10:00 - 18:00
From 10h–18h on 28 October, the Library invites you to follow the trick-or-treating route we’ve set up, and visit nearby businesses in the 7th arrondissement.
Pick up your trick-or-treating maps at the Library on 28 October. They are free for Library members and 10€ per family for non-members. You do not need to pre-register in order to trick-or-treat.
This is a self-led activity.
How to trick-or-treat:

Put on your costume.
Find a bag for your candy.
Find your grown-up (they’ll need to be with you from now on!).
Pick up your map at The American Library in Paris.
Follow the map to the trick-or-treating spots.
At each spot, say: “Trick or treat” and take one piece of the candy.
Say: “Thank you! Happy Halloween!” before you leave.
Walk (don’t run) on the sidewalk (with your grown-up) to the next spot.
Trade the candy with friends if there’s something you don’t like.
Take your candy home to enjoy after your grown-up looks it over.

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.

Halloween Extravaganza: The Haunted Library* (ages 8+) (Ticketed Event)
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
In the evening on Saturday 28 October, the American Library in Paris will turn into a Haunted Library, with guided tours throughout the dark, and winding Library stacks. Grab your bravest friends, and explore the Library as you’ve never seen it before. Tours last 20-25 minutes, and must be booked in advance. Short horror films created by the Library’s Master Shot Film Club will be screened in the Library’s Reading Room, followed by a costume contest at 19h30.
First, second, and third prize costume prizes will be awarded. The costume judges are always especially impressed by homemade costumes, and creative ensembles.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Library.
Important information!
TICKETS REQUIRED: Tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. Members may purchase tickets at the Children & Teens Services Desk at The American Library in Paris beginning on Tuesday 3 October: 15€ per person. Library members may purchase up to six tickets. If tickets remain on 15 October, they will then be available for non-members. Each person attending this event must have a valid ticket. All reservations are final and tickets are non-refundable.
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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
Important 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.

Thanksgiving Pie-Tasting (all ages)
2023-11-18 14:00 - 15:30
Library members are invited to join Children and Teens Services staff for a pie-tasting, Thanksgiving trivia, and games!
This event will be hosted by Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children and Teens Services Intern Kelly Cummings with the help of Library volunteers. Important information: This event is for Library members only, 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.

Setting Yourself Up for Success: An Overview of the U.S. College Admissions Process with Richard Montauk (ages 14–Adult)
2023-11-19 14:00 - 15:30
We’ll explore what it takes to get into a top college (in the U.S. and abroad) and how best to prepare—over time—to do so. This presentation will include how different colleges evaluate applicants (in light of their offerings and missions, as well as the composition of their applicant pools) and how you can maximize your students’ chances by helping them:

Acquire strong academic credentials and demonstrate intellectual curiosity
Select and ace the right standardized exams
Shape their non-academic profile
Make the most of summers and vacations
Combat a privileged image
Distinguish themselves in a crowded applicant pool

Although the focus of this presentation is strategic in nature, it will be filled with examples illustrating how to achieve each of the above efficiently and effectively.
(Note: this is targeted to 9th , 10th , and 11th grade students and their parents, not 12th graders.) Substantial time will be available at the end of the presentation for questions.

About Richard Montauk: Richard Montauk is the author of a series of best-selling guides, all published by Prentice Hall, including How to Get Into the Top Colleges and How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs. His most recent books include College Interviews: The Definitive Guide and Getting into Brown: Successful Applicants’ Essays, Resumes, and Interviews. He received a BA in literature from Brown University, an MA in government from Harvard, an MS in finance, and a JD from Stanford Law School. Pursuant to a graduate fellowship, he also studied at the London School of Economics and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (University of London). After graduating from Stanford, Richard worked as a corporate lawyer for Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles, then as a corporate strategy consultant for Bain & Co. in London, before devoting himself full-time to admissions consulting. Since 1991, he has consulted to candidates for the world’s top universities, for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He can be reached through his website: www.richardmontauk.com. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per person for non-members, and advance registration is required. All Library users are expected to familiarize themselves with 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.

Teen Night: Story Sprints with Noah Weisz (ages 12–18)
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:30
Get ready to race against the clock in this wildly creative team writing challenge! Your mission: in a single evening, work together to brainstorm, plan out, and write a full-length short story, complete with compelling characters, an exciting plot, and maybe even a few surprise twists! While each writer will contribute their own scenes and their own voice, the story has to fit together into a coherent and satisfying whole. Through this madcap, fast-paced workshop, you’ll experience a snapshot of the full writing process—and witness firsthand the ways that collaboration and fearless speed-writing can fuel creativity and make writing more fun than ever.
Pizza and drinks will be provided by the Library. Please note the late end time for this event.

About Noah Weisz: Noah Weisz is a fiction writer and dedicated educator with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and over nine years’ experience helping students of all ages unleash the stories they have inside. Noah’s own writing for children and young adults has been widely published in literary magazines and has won the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award, the Katherine Paterson Prize for middle-grade fiction, the SCBWI Magazine Merit Award, and the F(r)iction Short Story Contest. He is also a three-time finalist for the Bath Children’s Novel Award. Originally from Washington, DC and a recent arrival in Paris, he currently teaches creative writing workshops and courses at several venues including the International School of Paris and Collège Sévigné. You can find out more about him here. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Exploring Watercolor (ages 12–18)
2023-11-25 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for this creative workshop, and make your pieces of art, while exploring different watercolor techniques and meeting other English-speaking teens in the community. Children and Teens Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Library volunteers will lead this workshop. All abilities are welcome!
All supplies will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Teen Night: Music Trivia Madness with Rock U. (ages 12–18)
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join Matt Black, creator of Rock U., for a series of musical quizzes and games to test your musical knowledge. No need to be an expert at rock music to play—all teens are welcome: diehard music fans and those just looking to discover great music and great people.

About Matt Black: Matt Black has worked as an educator for more than 30 years, and gets big thrills as a guitarist and vocalist with beloved Paris party band The Doodads. In 2012, he searched Paris for a rock band program for his daughter—and when he couldn’t find one, he created Rock U. instead! Matt works with Rock U. students on the techniques of playing together to craft a live band performance. Learn more about Matt Black and Rock U. here.

Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

The Writers' Room (ages 12–18)
2023-12-16 14:00 - 15:30
Meet other writers in the community and get started on an original story as using creative writing prompts and games. Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer will host this event dedicated to writing exercises and literary games. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Teen Night: Hot Cocoa and Movie Night (ages 12–18)
2023-12-22 19:00 - 21:30
Vote on the film to you’d like to watch when you register for this event. Participate in movie trivia at the start of the evening, then settle in with popcorn and hot cocoa and enjoy a screening in the Library’s comfortable reading room. We’ll discuss the film as a group at the end of the night. This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer with the help of Library volunteers.
Popcorn and hot cocoa will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Teen Lit Trivia Madness (ages 12–18)
2023-12-23 15:00 - 16:00
Meet other bookworms in the community and win prizes! In teams, participants will work together to conquer the Library’s trivia on teen literature. Trivia questions will cover titles such as The Hunger Games, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Recruit, The Cruel Prince, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and many, many more! There’s no need to be an expert to play.
Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads will host this event dedicated to the highlights of teen literature. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

De-Stress for the New Year (ages 12–18)
2024-01-07 16:00 - 17:00
Meet other teens as you explore techniques to feel calm, conquer stress, and organize your workload. Participants will try simple yoga poses, group games, and more.
Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine will host this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Winter Wonderland (all ages)
2024-01-13 14:00 - 15:00
Kick off the new year, and meet fellow Library members during our annual winter and new year celebration full of music, games, crafts, fun, and surprises! This event will be hosted by Children and Teens Services staff members with the help of Library volunteers. Musical Emily Bonn will perform as part of the celebration and light refreshments will be provided.
For this winter-themed celebration, put on something sparkly, or dress up as your favorite winter creature*!
About Emily Bonn: Emily Bonn is an American musician and children’s music educator from the Bay Area. She currently works as a children’s librarian at the Mill Valley Library in California. Her country swing band, The Vivants perform regularly around the Bay Area with a mix of bluegrass, swing and old-time country Americana.
The activity is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Children between the ages of 0–6 must be accompanied by a chaperone at all times while inside the Library. Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.

*Fairies, unicorns, yetis and other magical creatures are also appropriate.

Important 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Journalism from A–Z: DIY Zines (ages 12–18)
2024-01-13 16:00 - 17:30
Meet other writers in the community and explore all aspects of creating a zine (a handmade magazine). Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer will host this event dedicated to writing exercises and literary games. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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 and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Teen Night: Library Hide and Seek (ages 12–18)
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening dedicated to indoor games including classic games such as hide and seek, as well as new adaptations and original creations.
This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer with the help of Library volunteers.
Drinks and lights snacks will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Teen Night: Messy Art Night (ages 12–18)
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening dedicated to creative exploration. Try your hand at some of the messier art mediums such as pastels, charcoal, and more.
This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer with the help of Library volunteers.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Choosing a Country for Your Child's University Education with Richard Montauk (ages 14–adult)
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:30
In seeking the best opportunities for your child’s university education, it’s hard to know where to look. Which countries should you focus on? What are the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a degree in one country rather than another? How can you make the most of the advantages and minimize the disadvantages? This presentation will explore a dozen countries’ offerings (all taught in English). We’ll examine a range of schools and programs, including their:

International and local standing
Tuition (price) for different subjects
Length
Flexibility (one subject vs. multiple)
Student experience
Application process & deadlines
Difficulty of admission

We’ll also look at a variety of other issues, such as opportunities to transfer from one university to another, how to combine bachelor’s and master’s programs to best effect, key decision criteria, and more.

About Richard Montauk: Richard Montauk is the author of a series of best-selling guides, all published by Prentice Hall, including How to Get Into the Top Colleges and How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs. His most recent books include College Interviews: The Definitive Guide and Getting into Brown: Successful Applicants’ Essays, Resumes, and Interviews. He received a BA in literature from Brown University, an MA in government from Harvard, an MS in finance, and a JD from Stanford Law School. Pursuant to a graduate fellowship, he also studied at the London School of Economics and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (University of London). After graduating from Stanford, Richard worked as a corporate lawyer for Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles, then as a corporate strategy consultant for Bain & Co. in London, before devoting himself full-time to admissions consulting. Since 1991, he has consulted to candidates for the world’s top universities, for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He can be reached through his website: www.richardmontauk.com. Important information: This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per person for non-members, and advance registration is required. All Library users are expected to familiarize themselves with 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.

Pop Up Cards (ages 12–18)
2024-02-04 16:00 - 17:00
From classic tales in pop-up form, to fold-out castles, the Library’s collection of pop-up books includes many a variety of beautiful titles. Take a look at examples of pop-up books as a group, and learn about the structure behind these creations, then make your own pop-up card inspired by what you learned. All supplies will be provided by the Library.

This event will be hosted by Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine with the help of Library volunteers. Light refreshments will be provided.
Important information: This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per person for non-members, and advance registration is required. All Library users are expected to familiarize themselves with 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.

Teen Night: Ping Pong Play Off (ages 12–18)
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
Meet other teen Library members, and English-speakers as you compete in teams (double-matches). No previous experience is necessary. We’ll go over the rules of ping-pong/table tennis at the start of the evening.
This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer with the help of Library volunteers.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Teen Night: Book Buffet (ages 12–18)
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
Have you ever read a scene in a book where the descriptions made your mouth water? If you’ve ever wanted to try the Turkish delight (also known as lokma) and other treats you’ve read about in novels, then you’ll want to join us for this event. Working in teams, you’ll try to identify the delicious foods on your table and which book they come from. And you’ll get to taste the treats!
Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Library. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Picture This: Creating Stories from Photos (ages 12–18)
2024-02-17 16:00 - 17:30
Take a look at vintage photos and use them to jump start the creative process and begin your own original short story, whether you’re beginning your own work just for fun, or writing a piece to submit to the Young Authors Fiction Festival (YAFF). Find out more about the Library’s Young Authors Fiction Festival here.

This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Amber Auer. Light refreshments will be provided.
Important information: This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per person for non-members, and advance registration is required. All Library users are expected to familiarize themselves with 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.

Teen Night: Hero's Journey with Amy Plum (ages 12–18)
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
Have you ever wondered what makes an epic story? Join us as we analyze classic tales of the hero’s quest, then do writing of our own.
About Amy Plum: Amy Plum is the author of Die for Me, an international bestselling Young Adult series set in Paris. Her books have been translated into thirteen languages. Her second series is a duology After the End and Until the Beginning, which she describes as “a faux-post-apocalyptic, road trip, adventure, romance, thriller with a bit of magic.” Her third series is the Dreamfall duology: Dreamfall and Neverwake. Amy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama before venturing further afield to Chicago, Paris, London and New York. An art historian by training, she can be found on most days either daydreaming or writing (or both) in a Parisian café. To find out more about Amy, and writing classes in Paris, visit her website.

Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Teen Night: Classic Movie Night (ages 12–18)
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00
Vote on the classic film to you’d like to watch when you register for this event. Participate in movie trivia and a game at the start of the evening, then settle in with popcorn and enjoy a screening in the Library’s comfortable reading room. We’ll discuss the film as a group at the end of the night. This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads, Children and Teens Services Intern Amber Auer.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided, as well as lots of popcorn. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors 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. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
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.

Mysteries, Secrets, and Lies: Karen McManus Talks about Writing Thrillers
2024-03-10 14:00 - 15:30
Join us as we explore social issues in fiction, the unreliable narrator, plotting mysteries, and more. For this event, novelist Karen McManus will be interviewed by a panel of teen Library members, who will address her writing process, the importance of young adult literature, and the complex characters found in McManus’s twisty young adult thrillers. Following the interview, there will be time for a Q&A.
Aspiring writers can find tips from Karen McManus on the craft here.
About Karen M. McManus: Karen McManus is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her work includes the One of Us Is Lying series, which was turned into a television show on Peacock and Netflix, as well as the standalone novels Two Can Keep a Secret, The Cousins, You’ll Be the Death of Me, and Nothing More to Tell. Karen’s critically acclaimed, award-winning books have been translated into forty-two languages and have sold more than seven million copies worldwide.
Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per person for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons.
Doors will open at 13h00 for this event. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Books will be available for purchase at the Library before the signing while supplies last.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.
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.
