Past Events from Tue 14 January 2020 – Tue 17 December 2019

Poetry with Scott Hobbs Bourne For ages 6–12 Join Scott Hobbs Bourne, author of An Act of Imagination for an interactive poetry workshop. Bourne will read […]

Sat 14

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Sat 14 May 2022 @ 17 h 00 min - 18 h 30 min

Teen Writing Group meeting (ages 12–18) (Full)

For ages 12–18 Join fellow aspiring writers in a relaxed and creative setting where you can share your ideas, get feedback and work on your technique. […]

Sun 15

Sun 15 May 2022 @ 15 h 30 min - 16 h 30 min

(Online) Understanding the American University Application Process (ages 14–adult)

Understanding the American University Application Process with College Goals For teens ages 14+ and their guardians Given the demands of the American university application process, […]

Tue 17

Tue 17 May 2022 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Hybrid) Racialization and Disorientation with Ian Williams

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author (in person and online*) to discuss Disorientation with author Ian Williams Click here to RSVP In 2020, author, poet, and 2021-22 American Library […]

Wed 18

Wed 18 May 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Magical Friends (ages 3–5)

Story Hour: Magical Friends For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! […]

Sat 21

Sat 21 May 2022 @ 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

YA Fantasy Book Club: “Throne of Glass” (ages 12–adult)

YA Fantasy Book Club: "Throne of Glass" For ages 12–adult Join fantasy fans to discuss new worlds and novels with like-minded readers. New book club members […]

Sun 22

Sun 22 May 2022 @ 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

Roald Dahl Book Club (ages 8–12)

Roald Dahl Book Club For ages 8–12 Join Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Kirsty and volunteers in the Children’s Library to read, play games, and answer […]

Tue 24

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Tue 24 May 2022 @ 20 h 00 min - 21 h 00 min

(Hybrid) The Inseparables with Lauren Elkin and Deborah Levy

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author in collaboration with the London Review Bookshop* to discuss The Inseparables with novelists Lauren Elkin and Deborah Levy Click here to RSVP to watch the […]

Wed 25

Wed 25 May 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Wonderful Weather (ages 3–5)

Story Hour: Wonderful Weather For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! […]

Thu 26

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Thu 26 May 2022 @ 20 h 30 min - 21 h 30 min

(Online) Portable Magic with Emma Smith

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author in collaboration with the The London Library* to discuss Portable Magic with author Emma Smith Click here to RSVP All books are, as Stephen King […]

Fri 27

Fri 27 May 2022 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Hybrid) Literature After Ulysses with Colm Tóibín

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author (in person and online*) to discuss Literature After Ulysses with author Colm Tóibín Click here to RSVP It has been one hundred years since […]

Mon 30

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Mon 30 May 2022 @ 20 h 00 min - 21 h 00 min

(In Person) Entre Nous: Colm Tóibín and Anuk Arudpragasam in conversation

Reid Hall 4 Rue de Chevreuse, Paris, Paris, France

Join us at Reid Hall for an evening of readings and exchanges between Colm Tóibín and Anuk Arudpragasam. The Magician, Tóibín's book on Thomas Mann, won the […]

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