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SUMMARY:Writing Historical Fiction with Amy Plum (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Discover the spectrum of historical fiction\, from alternative history to fictional biographies. During this workshop\, participants will learn essential tips for researching\, world-building\, and plotting their own historical fiction. \nLight snacks will be provided by the Library. \nAbout 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. \n  \nTHIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SET TO TAKE PLACE ON 27 SEPTEMBER AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE FOR 4 OCTOBER.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1709651980702{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: \nThis 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. \nQuestions 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScPg3FRX6VhAPVnOJ5joHPkZUExaIKeyuKlov5gBTYRmlG25Q%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/historical-fiction-plum-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Inside the CIA with Tim Weiner and Pierre Haski
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D3077fba3-1d07-4136-b768-9e1ac810e222%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F87495866220|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tim Weiner and distinguished journalist Pierre Haski for a revealing conversation about Weiner’s new book The Mission\, a definitive account of the CIA’s evolution since 9/11. Drawing on exclusive interviews with former CIA Directors\, operations officers\, and the top spymaster\, Weiner uncovers how the agency adapted to the challenges of the war on terror\, rebuilt its espionage capabilities\, and now faces unprecedented global threats in a complex and shifting world. \nAbout the speakers: \nTim Weiner has won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on American national security and the National Book Award for Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA. At the New York Times\, he covered the CIA in Washington and conflicts in Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, and many other nations. Legacy of Ashes was acclaimed as one of the year’s best books by The New York Times\, The Economist\, The Washington Post\, Time\, and many other publications. His new book\, The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century\, was ranked #3 on the New York Times bestseller list upon its publication. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife\, Kate Doyle\, an expert in human rights and freedom of information. \nPierre Haski has worked as a journalist for over five decades\, first at Agence France-Presse and later at the French daily Libération. He was a foreign correspondent posted in Johannesburg\, Jerusalem and Beijing. In 2007 he cofounded the news website Rue89.com. He has a daily Geopolitics column on France Inter\, France’s number one radio. Since 2017\, he is President of Reporters sans frontières (RSF)\, a Paris-based international NGO. He is the author of several books as well as documentaries for Arte\, including L’Amérique en guerre (2025).[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757417175313{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/weiner25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251008T143000
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Abracadabra! (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, join us for a reading of picture books about witches\, wizards\, magic wands and more! Books for each program are selected by the Library’s children’s and teens’ services staff. Stories featured in this event include picture books such as Winnie and Wilbur: The Magic Wand by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Members Services Assistant Colette Dia will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register for this event!” style=”custom” custom_background=”#01427C” custom_text=”#EBE5E5″ css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf1hrZrWPjEJCraeYvhR19iAiCRHWgBGAtDpPu131Ah7jU5uw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/abracadabra-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
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SUMMARY:Teen Night: Halloween Decorating Party (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Create handmade Halloween decorations for yourself or the Library\, then help us decorate the Library and set the mood for Halloween. We’ll have all the supplies you need to create original festive decorations. This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue with the help of Library volunteers. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided by the Library.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758812558882{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information: \nThis 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). \nQuestions 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfYau0nfvjjzG_ptLc0r5TEpeExtQmUmbpzfaa5N84W_mhm0Q%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/teen-night-halloween-decorating-party-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250923T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T123319Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Series: DIY Halloween Decorations (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Just in time for Halloween\, come in and make your own seasonal decorations. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make fun decorations to take home. \nThis 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. Caregivers and parents of young children are encouraged to participate in this event with their children. Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. \nThis event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue and Member Services Assistant Colette Dia with the help of Library volunteers.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686067596052{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScEf5R0K-OsjmqoPcQNtDzjPsUNMXGKn6I6pDBKxTJFyB3SuA%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/diy-halloween-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251015T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251007T110106Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Silly Ghosts (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, join us for a reading of picture books about silly—not scary—ghosts! Books for each program are selected by the Library’s children’s and teens’ services staff. Stories featured in this event include picture books such as Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins Willis (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register for this event!” style=”custom” custom_background=”#01427C” custom_text=”#EBE5E5″ css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfzMFPnqeSNQOKB6ztPsDR1SHtqobQqmf6GyXa1aM0AHaD3bw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/silly-ghots-sh-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250915T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T100124Z
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SUMMARY:Berthe Weill and the Parisian Avant-Garde with Curators Lynn Gumpert and Sophie Eloy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D9344fb9e-720d-483b-b1b1-b8f2c8768bd0%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F88123828902|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join curators Lynn Gumpert and Sophie Eloy for an insightful conversation about the Musée de l’Orangerie’s current exhibition “Berthe Weill. Galeriste d’avant-garde\,” which traces the story of one of the first female art dealers in Paris. A pioneering figure of the early 20th century\, Weill championed avant-garde artists such as Picasso and Modigliani\, helping to shape the course of modern art. \nThis event offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition and the curatorial vision that brings Weill’s remarkable influence to life at one of Paris’s most celebrated museums. \nThis event is in partnership with the American Friends Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie. \nAbout the speakers: \nLynn Gumpert has organized exhibitions on four continents. For 28 years\, she served as Director of New York University’s Grey Art Museum. There she oversaw over 80 exhibitions\, including Make Way for Berthe Weill: Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-Garde (2024–25) and The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene\, 1974–1984 (2006). From 1980–88\, she worked at the New Museum\, NY\, and\, in 1992\, authored a monograph on Christian Boltanski (Flammarion). In 1999\, the French government named her Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. \nSophie Eloy is an art historian. She has held positions at the National Contemporary Art Fund\, the Louvre Museum’s Department of Paintings\, and the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris\, where she was deputy director from 2011 to 2018. Since 2018\, she has been part of the conservation team at the Musée de l’Orangerie\, where she works as a collection curator\, with particular responsibility for the Contemporary Counterpoints program. She has curated exhibitions by Philippe Cognée\, Amélie Bertrand\, David Claerbout\, Wolfgang Laib\, and Isabelle Cornaro. She has also curated a number of exhibitions\, including “Sam Szafran. Obsessions d’un peintre“ with Julia Drost and ”Berthe Weill\, galeriste d’avant-garde” alongside Anne Grace\, Lynn Gumpert\, and Marianne Le Morvan in the fall of 2025. \nRachel Donadio\, the Library’s Curator of Cultural Programs\, is a Paris-based writer\, journalist and critic\, a contributing writer for the Atlantic\, a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books and a former European Culture Correspondent and Rome Bureau Chief of the New York Times. \n \n  \nAbout the American Friends Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie: \nAmerican Friends Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie (AFMO) is a non-profit organization with a mission to raise public awareness and financial support for the Musée d’Orsay and its sister institution\, the Musée de l’Orangerie. AFMO provides critical support for the museums’ special exhibitions\, education programs\, conservation efforts\, and gallery improvements. Since its founding in 2009\, AFMO has nurtured French-American friendship and partnerships in the arts on behalf of the two museums.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757933053179{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,Ways of Seeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
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UID:75588-1760698800-1760702400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:History Tour at the Library
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” gradient_color_1=”turquoise” gradient_color_2=”blue” gradient_custom_color_1=”#dd3333″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#eeee22″ gradient_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”rounded” color=”grey” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”” add_icon=”” i_align=”left” i_type=”fontawesome” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-adjust” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-dial” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-adjust-brightness” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-note” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-heart” i_icon_monosocial=”vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-cake” i_icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert” custom_onclick=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D84a328fa-e341-4ab2-95fc-95ff16143736%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank” custom_onclick_code=””][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The American Library in Paris invites you to register for a History Tour. Come visit us in person at 10 rue du Général Camou and discover:[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” css=””] \n\nOur origin story: How our Library grew out of a collection of books donated to troops in WWI\nThe establishment of the American Library in Paris as a private non-profit library\nThe famous writers of the Lost Generation (Gertrude Stein\, Ernest Hemingway\, Henry Miller\, and others) who explored our stacks\nThe Paris Library School\, which brought American innovations to French libraries between the wars \nThe true stories of the brave librarians who kept the Library open during the Occupation of WWII\nHow the Library has evolved over its 105-year history into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent\n\n[/vc_cta][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D49b5ea19-262c-4ec0-a429-d2aa4c840157%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAll tours are on Fridays at 11h00\, last one hour\, and take place in person at the American Library in Paris. \nTours are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us if you wish to reserve for 5 or more people (do not reserve through the site). \nFor school or group reservations\, or for other questions\, please email tours@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nThis initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Center for Art and Culture. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665240973767{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/history-tours-10-17-25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250925T145805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T150517Z
UID:76095-1760727600-1760734800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Teen Night: Scary Movies (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue. \nDrinks and light snacks will be provided\, as well as lots of popcorn.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758812283369{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information: \nThis 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). \nQuestions 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe3qYs-SZ8qL2QolIErSWO6cUu1MHa56snvx48n0XuzJFTrrA%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/teen-night-scary-movie-night-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250924T101229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T073320Z
UID:76049-1760806800-1760812200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Why We Love Mythology with Julia Paré and Guests (ages 8–adult)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Why do we love old stories enough to come back to them\, time and time again? Join a panel of diverse children’s authors and Social Impact Fellow Julia Paré for an interactive discussion on the power of myth\, creative reworking\, and folklore. Authors will share selections from their work and discuss their process and inspiration when making new books out of old stories. Julia Paré will be moderating this panel. She will be in discussion with Dr. Anne Chassagnol\, a professor at Paris VIII\, whose work on fairy tales examines their significance for audiences through time; Tom Pollock\, author of the Skyscraper Throne trilogy\, which reworked Roman notions of local divinities; Shana Targosz\, whose novel The Underwild: River of Spirits is heavily inspired by Greek mythology; and Tracey Baptiste\, whose Jumbies trilogy draws on Caribbean folklore. \nAbout the moderator: Julia Paré will be moderating this panel as part of a Social Impact Fellowship through Princeton University’s partnership with the American Library. Julia Paré holds a BA in Classics from the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College (CUNY) and an MA in Classics from the University of Arizona were she wrote a thesis analyzing Euripides’ Hecuba through the lens of trauma studies. After this brief sojourn in the desert\,  she returned to Brooklyn\, where she taught middle school Latin before joining the Classics department at Princeton in 2021. \nAbout Shana Targosz: Shana Targosz is the New York Times bestselling author of The Underwild: River of Spirits. She writes about magical girls\, budding friendships\, ghosts who may or may not be friendly\, and fiercely-held hope. Shana is an Oregon Literary Arts Fellow and the 2021 recipient of the Edna L. Holmes Fellowship for Young Readers. \nAbout Tom Pollock: Tom Pollock is the award-winning author of White Rabbit\, Red Wolf\, Heartstream and The Skyscraper Throne trilogy. His non-fiction has appeared in The Guardian and The Independent. He lives in London\, in a flat full of books\, cats and chocolate. \nAbout Anne Chassagnol: Anne Chassagnol is a lecturer at Universite Paris-8. She is particularly interested in children’s and Young Adult literature. She is the author of La Renaissance féérique à l’époque victorienne (The Fairy Renaissance in the Victorian Age: Tales and Pictures)\, among other works. \nAbout Tracey Baptiste: Tracey Baptiste is a New York Times bestselling author\, best known for the creepy Caribbean Jumbies trilogy. She is also the author of Minecraft: The Crash\, African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History\, and the graphic nonfiction Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes. She is a former elementary school teacher\, curriculum designer\, and editor. \n  \nThis event is part of the ‘Ways of Seeing’ series\, which explores how literature and visual art inspire each other\, and invites audiences to uncover connections between different perspectives and media.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758708013572{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]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. 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 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf6n7f5FQD75Febblo4E8QJq8zW_kQLs04Y2p2JqbcAv6NswQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/mythology-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251022T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251007T140226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T122016Z
UID:76326-1761143400-1761147000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Cool Costumes (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, put on your coolest costume\, and join us for picture books both factual and fictional about costumes and dressing up! Stories featured in this event include picture books such as This Year a Witch Zoey Abbott (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Members Services Assistant Colette Dia will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScAimTQhk18NXJGwqWjZUiYNFHDtiiNOQURWbGGaTDTSt8H8A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/cool-costumes-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250903T090150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T090150Z
UID:75590-1761303600-1761307200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:History Tour at the Library
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” gradient_color_1=”turquoise” gradient_color_2=”blue” gradient_custom_color_1=”#dd3333″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#eeee22″ gradient_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”rounded” color=”grey” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”” add_icon=”” i_align=”left” i_type=”fontawesome” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-adjust” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-dial” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-adjust-brightness” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-note” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-heart” i_icon_monosocial=”vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-cake” i_icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert” custom_onclick=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D84a328fa-e341-4ab2-95fc-95ff16143736%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank” custom_onclick_code=””][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The American Library in Paris invites you to register for a History Tour. Come visit us in person at 10 rue du Général Camou and discover:[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” css=””] \n\nOur origin story: How our Library grew out of a collection of books donated to troops in WWI\nThe establishment of the American Library in Paris as a private non-profit library\nThe famous writers of the Lost Generation (Gertrude Stein\, Ernest Hemingway\, Henry Miller\, and others) who explored our stacks\nThe Paris Library School\, which brought American innovations to French libraries between the wars \nThe true stories of the brave librarians who kept the Library open during the Occupation of WWII\nHow the Library has evolved over its 105-year history into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent\n\n[/vc_cta][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D290294aa-cc5d-499b-bde4-1cdf48fdde0b%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAll tours are on Fridays at 11h00\, last one hour\, and take place in person at the American Library in Paris. \nTours are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us if you wish to reserve for 5 or more people (do not reserve through the site). \nFor school or group reservations\, or for other questions\, please email tours@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nThis initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Center for Art and Culture. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665240973767{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/history-tours-10-24-25/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250917T154436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T084758Z
UID:75925-1761386400-1761418800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Trick-or-treating (all ages) (open to the public)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]From 10h–19h on 25 October\, the Library invites you to follow the trick-or-treating route we’ve set up\, and visit nearby businesses in the 7th arrondissement. \nPick up your trick-or-treating maps at the Library on Saturday 25 October 2025 anytime between 10h00–18h00. 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. \nThis is a self-led activity. \nHow to trick-or-treat: \n\nPut on your costume.\nFind a bag for your candy.\nFind your grown-up (they’ll need to be with you from now on!).\nPick up your map at The American Library in Paris.\nFollow the map to the trick-or-treating spots.\nAt each spot\, say: “Trick or treat” and take one piece of the candy.\nSay: “Thank you! Happy Halloween!” before you leave.\nWalk (don’t run) on the sidewalk (with your grown-up) to the next spot.\nTrade the candy with friends if there’s something you don’t like.\nTake your candy home to enjoy after your grown-up looks it over.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728639160689{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] Candy Donations: The Library happily accepts donations of individually-wrapped\, store-bought candy for Trick-or-Treating for this community event. If you would like to help out\, please drop off your donation at the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the Library any time during open hours. \nQuestions? 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/trick-or-treating-all-ages-open-to-the-public-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250910T093652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T171519Z
UID:75734-1761390000-1761395400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza: Halloween Hop (ages 0–6) (Ticketed Event) (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This family event for Library members features a story time for young children\, and a live performance from Jessica Moore and Thibault Hidalgo\, as well as games and surprises throughout the Library. The event will culminate in a costume showcase for children and their chaperones with costume prizes awarded in several categories for children\, and a special prize for parents. \nCostume prizes will be awarded in the following categories. The costume judges are always especially impressed by homemade costumes\, and creative ensembles: \n\nFunny\nLiterary\nScary\nClassic Halloween\nAnimal\nPretty\nCreative\nSuperhero\nParent\nDuo/Group costume\n\nLight refreshments will be provided by the Library. \nOn 25 October\, we encourage you to follow the trick-or-treating route we’ve set up\, and visit nearby businesses in the 7th arrondissement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757517320912{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information! \nTICKETS REQUIRED: Tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. Library Members may purchase tickets online on this page beginning on Wednesday 1 October at 11h00: 15€ per person. Library members may purchase up to 6 tickets (household members) or 2 tickets (juvenile members). If tickets remain on 15 October\, they will then be available for non-members. Each person attending this event must have a valid ticket (except babies under one). All reservations are final and tickets are non-refundable. \nCaregivers 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. \nSign-up for the Library’s e-newsletter for more information about events such as this one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/halloween-extravaganza-halloween-2025-h-hop/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250910T154003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T171638Z
UID:75758-1761404400-1761409800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza: Monster Mash (ages 6+) (Ticketed Event) (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This family event for Library members features a story time for families\, and a live performance\, as well as games and surprises throughout the Library. The event will culminate in a costume showcase for children and their chaperones with costume prizes awarded in several categories for children\, and a special prize for parents. \nThis event will include a live musical performance from Jessica Moore and Thibault Hidalgoa\, as well as a spooky performance by members of the improvisational theater company The Improfessionals. The group perform has performed more that 150 shows in Paris and around the world. Their new improvised musical comedy is showing now in Paris\, with performances in English. \nCostume prizes will be awarded in the following categories. The costume judges are always especially impressed by homemade costumes\, and creative ensembles: \n\nFunny\nLiterary\nScary\nClassic Halloween\nAnimal\nPretty\nCreative\nSuperhero\nParent\nDuo/Group costume\n\nLight refreshments will be provided by the Library. \nOn 25 October\, we encourage you to follow the trick-or-treating route we’ve set up\, and visit nearby businesses in the 7th arrondissement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757517320912{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information! \nTICKETS REQUIRED: Tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. Library Members may purchase tickets online on this page beginning on Wednesday 1 October at 11h00: 15€ per person. Library members may purchase up to 6 tickets (household members) or 2 tickets (juvenile members). If tickets remain on 15 October\, they will then be available for non-members. Each person attending this event must have a valid ticket (except babies under one). All reservations are final and tickets are non-refundable. \nCaregivers 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. \nSign-up for the Library’s e-newsletter for more information about events such as this one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/halloween-extravaganza-halloween-2025-mash/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20230928T103306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T104810Z
UID:56337-1761417000-1761424200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza: The Haunted Library (ages 8+) (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In the evening on Saturday 25 October 2025\, 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 15-20 minutes\, and must be booked in advance. Games will be available in the Library’s Reading Room before and after tours. \nAll Haunted Library guests are invited to join the finale\, from 20h00-20h30\, which will include a spooky performance by members of the improvisational theater company The Improfessionals. The group has performed more that 150 shows in Paris and around the world. Their new improvised musical comedy is showing now in Paris\, with performances in English. The Haunted Library will culminate in a costume contest. First\, second\, and third prize costume prizes will be awarded. The costume judges are always especially impressed by homemade costumes\, and creative ensembles. \nLight refreshments will be provided by the Library. \nThis event is intended to offer surprises and scares for older children\, teens\, and adults. If your child is easily frightened\, please consider purchasing tickets for the Halloween Extravaganza Monster Mash at 15h00. You may be interested in trick-or-treating (no registration required: details here).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758123202132{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information! \nTICKETS REQUIRED: Tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. Library Members may purchase tickets online on this page beginning on Wednesday 1 October at 11h00: 15€ per person. Library members may purchase up to 6 tickets (household members) or 2 tickets (juvenile members). 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. All children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. \nCaregivers 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. \nSign-up for the Library’s e-newsletter for more information about events such as this one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/he-haunted-library-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250916T140239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T140239Z
UID:75365-1761679800-1761683400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Art Without Borders with novelist R. O. Kwon and artist Chloé Quenum
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D09ccb8d4-6b1f-4c16-816e-607ad12a237a%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F87055290696|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Can an object have a nationality? How do artworks change when removed from their context—and what new meanings can displacement create? Novelist R. O. Kwon and visual artist Chloé Quenum join Curator of Cultural Programs Rachel Donadio for a cross-disciplinary conversation on how artists inspire one another\, and how movement\, theft\, and exchange reshape not only objects\, but the stories we tell about art itself. \nAbout the Speakers: \nR. O. Kwon is the author of the nationally bestselling novel Exhibit\, a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Kwon’s bestselling first novel\, The Incendiaries\, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award and the Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum Prize. Kwon coedited the bestselling Kink\, a New York Times Notable Book. Her books have been translated into seven languages and named a best book of the year by over forty publications. Other writing has appeared in The New York Times\, New Yorker\, Vanity Fair\, and elsewhere.  \nAs a 2025-26 American Library Visiting Fellow\, Kwon is working on her third novel\, which is about a Korean American woman who plans a heist of historically significant art. \nChloé Quenum manipulates visual and linguistic elements from different cultures\, removing them from their original context and transforming them into decorative works with uncertain origins\, inviting audiences to consider how displacement has the power to generate new narratives. Her work has recently been the subject of solo exhibitions\, including at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Pau (2023)\, the Palais de Tokyo in Paris (2021\, 2014)\, the Fondation Pernod Ricard (2021\, 2014\, 2013)\, the Centre Pompidou (2019) and the Fondation Louis Vuitton (2015). Her work can be found in several public and private collections\, including the Musée national d’art moderne – Centre Pompidou (Paris)\, the FRAC Alsace\, Île-de-France\, Grand Large and Nouvelle-Aquitaine\, as well as the Crédit municipal de Paris\, the Fondation Kadist and the Fondation Lafayette Anticipations. In 2024\, Quenum represented Benin at the 60th Venice Biennale.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: Please note\, this conversation will be in both French and English. The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757933042279{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/kwon-quenum25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,Ways of Seeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251029T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251021T121619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T121619Z
UID:76534-1761748200-1761751800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Happy Halloween (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, put on your coolest costume\, and join us for picture books all about celebrating Halloween and dressing up! Stories featured in this event include picture books such as A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGee and Harry Bliss (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScLPGOwChU1BYOTxJCZCrpgaMCBfOQ0W08l7achz6LmsRwFkQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/happy-hallowee-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250929T143759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144759Z
UID:76193-1761766200-1761769800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Stirring the Pot: Paris Dining Today
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D510b4005-787b-4ef7-877e-9e211a9f8923%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F87641595270|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Panelists Lindsey Tramuta\, Carina Soto Velasquez\, and Nora Bouazzouni explore the evolution of Paris dining—from emerging cuisines to the challenges women face in the industry and the voices shaping the city’s culinary future. \nAbout the speakers: \nLindsey Tramuta has been based in Paris since 2006. She is a bilingual French-English culture and travel journalist\, bestselling author\, podcaster\, and editorial consultant. Since 2012\, her work has appeared in T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, the New York Times\, Condé Nast Traveler\, Fortune Magazine\, Afar Magazine\, Travel & Leisure\, Eater\, Bloomberg\, Elle\, and Vogue\, among other international publications. \nCarina Soto Velasquez grew up in Medellín\, Colombia\, and moved to Paris in 2004 to study sociology\, supporting herself through restaurant work and discovering a passion for hospitality. She began bartending in 2007\, embracing the craft cocktail movement\, and her love of agave spirits inspired Candelaria\, a taqueria-bar she co-founded in 2011 with Quixotic Projects\, followed by Le Mary Celeste in 2013. From 2011 to 2020\, Quixotic Projects opened several venues\, including Glass\, Hero\, and Les Grands Verres\, and in September 2025 opened À La Renaissance\, a Parisian café-bistrot. Carina now consults globally on food and beverage\, and has been named among Drinks International’s Bar World 100 Most Influential four times. \nNora Bouazzouni is a French freelance journalist\, author and translator. She works for various outlets on food\, gender\, TV shows and pop culture. She has published four books: Violences en cuisine\, une omerta à la française (Stock\, 2025)\, Mangez les riches\, la lutte des classes passe par l’assiette (2023)\, Steaksisme\, en finir avec le mythe de la végé et du viandard (2021) and Faiminisme\, quand le sexisme passe à table (2017).[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758032823591{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/parisdining25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251031T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250903T090325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T090325Z
UID:75592-1761908400-1761912000@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:History Tour at the Library
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” gradient_color_1=”turquoise” gradient_color_2=”blue” gradient_custom_color_1=”#dd3333″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#eeee22″ gradient_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”rounded” color=”grey” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”” add_icon=”” i_align=”left” i_type=”fontawesome” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-adjust” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-dial” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-adjust-brightness” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-note” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-heart” i_icon_monosocial=”vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-cake” i_icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert” custom_onclick=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D84a328fa-e341-4ab2-95fc-95ff16143736%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank” custom_onclick_code=””][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The American Library in Paris invites you to register for a History Tour. Come visit us in person at 10 rue du Général Camou and discover:[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” css=””] \n\nOur origin story: How our Library grew out of a collection of books donated to troops in WWI\nThe establishment of the American Library in Paris as a private non-profit library\nThe famous writers of the Lost Generation (Gertrude Stein\, Ernest Hemingway\, Henry Miller\, and others) who explored our stacks\nThe Paris Library School\, which brought American innovations to French libraries between the wars \nThe true stories of the brave librarians who kept the Library open during the Occupation of WWII\nHow the Library has evolved over its 105-year history into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent\n\n[/vc_cta][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3De9e35718-38e6-40ef-919a-a79f855c45c1%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAll tours are on Fridays at 11h00\, last one hour\, and take place in person at the American Library in Paris. \nTours are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us if you wish to reserve for 5 or more people (do not reserve through the site). \nFor school or group reservations\, or for other questions\, please email tours@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nThis initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Center for Art and Culture. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665240973767{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/history-tours-10-31-25/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251031T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250930T070010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T142605Z
UID:75981-1761939000-1761949800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Tricks & Treats in the Stacks - Halloween at the Library (18+)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n🎭 Costume Contest Alert! 🎭\nShow off your creativity and win big! This year’s contest features four thrilling categories:\nLiterary – Bring your favorite book characters to life\nSexy – Flaunt your boldest\, most daring looks\nGroup/Duo – Grab a friend and coordinate an unforgettable ensemble\nScary – Spook\, shock\, and awe with your creepiest creations\n💥 Prizes for the best in each category! 💥\n[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/tricks-and-treats/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250929T153344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T153344Z
UID:76222-1762284600-1762288200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:John Singer Sargent and Henry James: Painting and Prose in a Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D825c771f-427d-4e8b-a8ba-f3695ca51e22%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F81933357821|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]John Singer Sargent and Henry James both spent formative years in Paris\, then settled in London where they were neighbors and good friends. One working in paint\, the other in prose\, they vividly captured an era of dramatic social change\, with the old aristocracy in steep decline as fresh energies and new wealth emerged. Join Sargent biographer Jean Strouse and journalist Madeleine Schwartz for a conversation on how being American shaped Sargent’s and James’ work\, and how our current Gilded Age compares with the last one. \nAbout the speakers: \nJean Strouse is the author of Morgan\, American Financier and Alice James\, A Biography\, which won the Bancroft Prize in American History. Her essays and reviews have appeared in the New Yorker\, the New York Review of Books\, the New York Times\, and elsewhere. She has been a Fellow of the MacArthur Foundation and served as Director of the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at The New York Public Library from 2003 to 2017. Her new book\, Family Romance\, John Singer Sargent and the Wertheimers\, was published in 2024. \nMadeleine Schwartz is editor in chief of The Dial\, the award-winning magazine of international writing. She lives in Paris\, where she writes about the rise of the far right\, urban politics and art fraud. Her work appears in the London Review of Books\, the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books\, where she previously worked as an editor. She teaches journalism at Sciences Po.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758032823591{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/strouse25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,Ways of Seeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251105T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251021T122812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120957Z
UID:76538-1762353000-1762356600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Indigenous People (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, join us for picture books both factual and fictional written by and about indigenous people from the Americas! National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions\, languages\, rich histories\, contributions\, and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities. Stories featured in this event include picture books such as Johnny’s Pheasant by Cheryl Minnema and Julie Flett (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. Ask our children’s and teens’ services staff for recommendations for books to help you learn more about Native Americans. A selection of books will be available during this Story Hour. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeUxgrh40uMzxuk2UgkxAQd6zWscm5FW7SStwF8FTlZU5-73w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/indigenous-people-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250925T091853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T091853Z
UID:76083-1762426800-1762428600@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This event for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers features 30 minutes of stories\, songs\, and rhymes. Stories presented during our Toddler Time programs include short picture books and board books such as Cinnamon Bun\, I Love You 1  by Amy Scwartz\, which will be featured during this session. This session will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie. Enjoy stories\, music\, movement and rhymes and help develop your child’s early literacy skills. Stay for play and social time after the event. \nThe program is entirely in English\, as are all of our events for children and teens. No translation will be provided. Each child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone\, and chaperones are required to remain with their children for the duration of the program. Parents and caregivers are expected to sit with their children beside them\, or in their laps\, and participate in the program. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1711576793412{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSd5iaCdQMLMKLqcAkxJAbbykDdgPqu7iHvRXhrJ6rre3UxJvw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/toddler-time-november-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250929T122329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T122329Z
UID:76198-1762513200-1762516800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:History Tour at the Library
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” gradient_color_1=”turquoise” gradient_color_2=”blue” gradient_custom_color_1=”#dd3333″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#eeee22″ gradient_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”rounded” color=”grey” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”” add_icon=”” i_align=”left” i_type=”fontawesome” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-adjust” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-dial” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-adjust-brightness” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-note” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-heart” i_icon_monosocial=”vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-cake” i_icon_pixelicons=”vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert” custom_onclick=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D84a328fa-e341-4ab2-95fc-95ff16143736%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank” custom_onclick_code=””][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The American Library in Paris invites you to register for a History Tour. Come visit us in person at 10 rue du Général Camou and discover:[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” css=””] \n\nOur origin story: How our Library grew out of a collection of books donated to troops in WWI\nThe establishment of the American Library in Paris as a private non-profit library\nThe famous writers of the Lost Generation (Gertrude Stein\, Ernest Hemingway\, Henry Miller\, and others) who explored our stacks\nThe Paris Library School\, which brought American innovations to French libraries between the wars \nThe true stories of the brave librarians who kept the Library open during the Occupation of WWII\nHow the Library has evolved over its 105-year history into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent\n\n[/vc_cta][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3Db9d6dc02-4fa2-43cc-8fdf-3e1c5f2cc77e%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAll tours are on Fridays at 11h00\, last one hour\, and take place in person at the American Library in Paris. \nTours are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us if you wish to reserve for 5 or more people (do not reserve through the site). \nFor school or group reservations\, or for other questions\, please email tours@americanlibraryinparis.org. \nThis initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Center for Art and Culture. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665240973767{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/history-tours-11-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251010T112827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T112827Z
UID:76376-1762542000-1762549200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Teen Night: Mix and Match Comic Strips (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Learn about the language of comics and comic strips\, then make your own. We’ll have all the supplies you need to create your own original comics. This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue and Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, with the help of Library volunteers. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided by the Library.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758812558882{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information: \nThis 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). \nQuestions 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeQPQTHBUhG4Fp6UFWWmrAvgwct9DD3T8Su4JZxKKd9sRju3A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/teen-night-comics-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20250920T170510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T170510Z
UID:75972-1762599600-1762603200@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Series: Spinning Stories (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Participants in this workshop will think about characters and settings for original stories\, and learn tips for storytelling. After a discussion\, everyone will create paper wheels of fortune with the prompts they’ve come up with\, which can be used to get stories started at home. All supplies will be provided by the Library. \nThis event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue with the help of Library volunteers. 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 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own\, while their chaperone remains inside the Library.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686067596052{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdHmuRM96JA9QbtwxuAZ5GkEXFsh8QhBS6KQKWEp6PASNVjmQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/spinning-stories/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251010T124620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T094932Z
UID:76379-1762610400-1762615800@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Make and Mend: A Workshop with Ella Springer (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The practice of mending has existed for as long as we’ve been creating and wearing clothing. As fast fashion and even faster consumption become the norm\, mending skills are slowly being forgotten between generations. In this workshop\, participants will learn about what we wear\, how we consume\, and basic mending skills to make repairs to our clothing. Materials will be provided for practice\, and you are also welcome to bring in your clothing items. Jeans are the best place to start! \nAbout Ella Springer: Ella Springer is an artist and designer originally from Michigan and currently based in Paris while completing her thesis at Parsons Paris. Through her work\, she is on a mission to revive the skills and communities surrounding clothing repair and sustainable hand making practices. In today’s fashion culture these skills are more crucial than ever. With a needle and thread as a tool for change\, Ella leads children to the joy of mending through workshops and creative activities. You can find out more about Ella here.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760100336675{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”]Important information: \nThis 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. \nQuestions 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf7Wg9pKCB5thdNNKr45yeQIJabUOXbnkyBRwwUaNoZ5o14vg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/make-and-mend-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251112T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251021T130641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T141342Z
UID:76543-1762957800-1762961400@americanlibraryinparis.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour: Family Feast (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For this Story Hour\, join us for picture books both factual and fictional written about food and feasting! Stories featured in this event include picture books such as Around the Table That Grandad Built by Melanie Heuiser Hill and Jaime Kit (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes. \nThis program is entirely in English\, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Member Services Assistant Colette Dia and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live\, interactive session. Plan to join in\, sing along\, move around\, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help\, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704817042485{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]  \nImportant 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfB4xMKH_QJzKudHOs043Ku_hZ-yZzcXPH7C_qCVq3WmTLt3Q%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/family-feast-2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005729
CREATED:20251013T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T073445Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Prix Médicis
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3Ddaf4e1bb-9250-4ef0-a9e6-844f7760db17%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a special conversation exploring the history and inner workings of the Prix Médicis\, one of France’s most prestigious literary distinctions.  \nJust days after the 2025 laureates are announced on 5 November\, get an inside look at how the prize is awarded from jury members Pascale Roze\, Marie Darrieussecq\, and Anne Garréta. \nWe’ll learn about the prize’s evolution over time\, how a book is crowned\, and the influence of major literary honors in shaping France’s literary future. \nAbout the Prix Médicis: \nThe Prix Médicis was founded in 1958 by Gala Barbisan and Jean-Pierre Giraudoux with the aim of recognizing bold and innovative literary works\, often outside the mainstream. Each year\, it awards a prize to a novel\, story\, or collection of short stories by an author who is either a debut writer or whose renown does not yet match the recognized quality of their work. \nThanks to the patronage of the GRoW @ Annenberg Foundation\, which took effect in 2025\, the Prix Médicis awards a grant for the translation into English of the winning French-language novel\, thus contributing to the bond between the two cultures.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Rejoignez-nous pour une conversation exceptionnelle autour de l’histoire et du fonctionnement interne du Prix Médicis\, l’une des distinctions littéraires les plus prestigieuses de France. \nQuelques jours après l’annonce des lauréats 2025\, le 5 novembre\, découvrez les coulisses de l’attribution du prix avec membres du jury Pascale Roze\, Marie Darrieussecq\, et Anne Garréta. \nNous explorerons l’évolution du prix au fil du temps\, la manière dont un livre est couronné\, ainsi que l’influence des grandes distinctions littéraires sur l’avenir des lettres françaises. \nÀ propos le Prix Médicis: \nLe prix Médicis a été fondé en 1958 par Gala Barbisan et Jean-Pierre Giraudoux\, avec l’intention de distinguer des œuvres littéraires audacieuses et innovantes\, souvent en marge des courants dominants. Il récompense chaque année un roman\, un récit ou un recueil de nouvelles dont l’auteur débute ou dont la notoriété reste encore inférieure à la qualité reconnue de son œuvre. \nGrâce au mécénat de la fondation GRoW @ Annenberg qui a pris effet en 2025\, le Prix Médicis accorde une bourse de traduction en langue anglaise au roman de langue française primé\, contribuant ainsi heureusement au lien entre les deux cultures.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available in person only. Please note this event will mainly be in English. \nAttendance 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758032823591{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/prixmedicis25/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author
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