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  • Wed 9

    (Hybrid) How Hitler Came To Power, with Timothy Ryback and Jim Bittermann

    Wed 9 October 2024 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Timothy Ryback, a scholar of European political history, traces Hitler’s path from fringe fanatic to Führer.

  • Thu 10

    Critical Conversations 2024–25: The Internet Is Not What You Think, Meeting One

    Thu 10 October 2024 @ 19 h 00 min - 20 h 30 min
    The American Library in Paris

    In this year's season of Critical Conversations, historian and philosopher Justin Smith-Ruiu will lead us through conversations on the history, philosophy, and politics of the internet.

  • Fri 11

    Teen Night: Halloween Decorating Party (ages 12–18)

    Fri 11 October 2024 @ 19 h 00 min - 21 h 00 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Get in the mood for Halloween by helping to decorate the Library!

  • Sat 12

    Saturday Series: Scary Stories (ages 6–12)

    Sat 12 October 2024 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
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    Just in time for Halloween, join us for thrilling scary stories for children.

  • Sat 12

    Free Write: A Creative Session (ages 12–18)

    Sat 12 October 2024 @ 15 h 00 min - 16 h 30 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Practice creative writing, meet other teens, and share your work.

  • Sat 12

    Creating Historical Fiction with Elizabeth Wein (ages 10+)

    Sat 12 October 2024 @ 17 h 00 min - 18 h 00 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Celebrated author Elizabeth Wein joins us at the Library to discuss her extensive experience writing for teens.

  • Tue 15

    (Zoom Tickets Available) A Memoir of the Village Voice Bookshop with Odile Hellier and Alan Riding

    Tue 15 October 2024 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min
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    How a humble Paris bookshop became a great literary hub.

  • Wed 16

    Story Hour: Surprises and Scares (ages 3–5)

    Wed 16 October 2024 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min
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    3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a Story Hour full of facts, fiction, and fun!

  • Wed 16

    (Hybrid) The Ghosts of Paris with Lauren Elkin and Daniel Medin

    Wed 16 October 2024 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min
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    Acclaimed writer Lauren Elkin investigates marriage, pregnancy, and Parisian life across decades in Scaffolding.

  • Thu 17

    Toddler Time: Halloween (ages 1–3)

    Thu 17 October 2024 @ 11 h 00 min - 11 h 30 min
    The American Library in Paris

    This interactive program features songs, rhymes and stories in English for very young children.

  • Fri 18

    History Tour at the Library

    Fri 18 October 2024 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 104-year history during this expert-led presentation.

  • Sat 19

    (In Person Only) Braver Angels: Depolarizing Within Workshop

    Sat 19 October 2024 @ 13 h 00 min - 16 h 00 min
    The American Library in Paris

    Join Braver Angels for an in-person workshop on how to bridge the partisan divide.

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