Events from Tue 17 December 2019 – Tue 14 January 2020

The 2022 Read-a-Thon The American Library in Paris and Message Paris are organizing a Read-A-Thon to encourage vacation reading, and raise funds for the American Library […]

Wed 4

Wed 4 May 2022 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Online) The War in Ukraine, Analyzed

Join Evenings with an Author (online) to discuss The War in Ukraine with journalists Robin Wright, Steven Erlanger, and Serge Schmemann Click here to RSVP The Russian invasion […]

Tue 10

Tue 10 May 2022 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Hybrid) Why Read Shakespeare with Robert McCrum

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author (in person and online*) to discuss Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption with author Robert McCrum Click here to RSVP Describing […]

Wed 11

Wed 11 May 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour in the Park (ages 3–5)

Story Hour in the Park For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in […]

Thu 12

Thu 12 May 2022 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Online) A Guide to Ulysses with Patrick Hastings

The American Library in Paris

Join Evenings with an Author (online*) to discuss The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses with author Patrick Hastings Click here to RSVP Author and educator Patrick Hastings first […]

Sat 14

Sat 14 May 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

Poetry with Scott Hobbs Bourne (ages 6–12)

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

Typewriter Now Write The Story By THOR CC BY 2

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 […]

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