Situated at the base of the Old Town, The Bibliothèque de la Cité is one of the city’s municipal libraries, featuring a substantial collection. Notably, it boasts a significant children’s section. The library is actively engaged in the community, regularly organizing a diverse range of events such as talks, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and workshops.
This holiday workshop invites children to explore Baroque music through the myth of Castor and Pollux and the opera of the same name. A musician from the Grand Théâtre de Genève will introduce participants to the viola da gamba, a key Baroque instrument, offering a hands-on, musical, and storytelling experience. The workshop is presented in partnership with the Grand Théâtre de Genève and the Bibliothèque de la Cité.
In French. Kids ages 8 to 12.
Join creative holiday workshops where children explore music and singing through stories and hands-on activities. In one cycle, participants discover baroque sounds and the myth of Castor and Pollux while meeting early-music instruments; in the other, they begin singing with a lyric vocalist and prepare a short recital. Sessions blend listening, movement and simple musical games to spark imagination and teamwork, encouraging curiosity about sound, story and performance.
In French. Kids ages 4–12.
The exhibition “Sauvages” at the Cité Library invites visitors to delve into the behind-the-scenes of Claude Barras’s film. It is divided into three sections that cover the ecological and cultural aspects of Borneo, reveal the creative and production processes of the film, and immerse the audience in the filming atmosphere through never-before-seen photos and testimonials. Original documents, drawings, travel journals, sets, and figurines enhance this immersive experience.
Explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in monthly sessions, where AI instantly generates text, images, voices, music, and videos. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or excited about these technologies, attend on the first Sunday of each month from November to March at 15:00 for a shared journey of exploration and hands-on experimentation.
In French.
Alain Frey leads this workshop exploring sound design and attentive listening, guiding participants through a composed sound narrative assembled from many recordings.
Participants will use close listening and imagination to navigate the layered audio piece and develop personal interpretations. The session examines how field recordings and sound design create narrative meaning, and addresses techniques for focusing perception effectively away from everyday stimuli.
In French. Ages 9 to 12.
Noetic, an association specialising in video game education and awareness, works on digital literacy and youth wellbeing related to gaming.
This interactive afternoon explores collaborative play, presents key digital issues such as cyberbullying, online anonymity and microtransactions, and examines how gaming shapes young people’s socialisation and learning. Participants engage in discovery-based sessions and guided discussions that investigate ethical, social and educational implications of play.
In French.
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