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.
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.
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.
Sing and listen in a playful workshop led by a professional opera singer. Children discover the secrets of singing through games, breathing exercises, and short songs. They practice matching pitch, shaping phrases, and blending voices while moving to rhythms and exploring bright and warm tones. Simple activities with clapping, echoing, and group pieces boost confidence, attention, and creativity, helping each child find their voice in a joyful musical atmosphere.
In French. Kids ages 4–7 and 8–12.
Raphaël Fiammingo, from the City of Geneva’s Parks and Gardens Department (SEVE), oversees care and development of the city’s trees and urban forests, managing over 40,000 trees and 70 hectares of public forest.
This lecture presents a curated selection of 40 notable trees found in Geneva, exploring seasonal changes, species diversity (more than 400 varieties), ecological roles, and urban forestry practices. Fiammingo examines identification, conservation challenges, and why urban tree heritage matters for biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being.
In French.
Stroll beneath a cathedral of leaves, moving through tree-lined historic streets and an urban park where canopies dapple the path with shifting light. The walk invites close attention to bark, branching patterns and seasonal scents while local tree experts share natural history and surprising stories. The pace is gentle and social, favoring curious observation and shared discoveries. It’s a chance to reconnect with urban nature, learn to read the landscape, and appreciate the living heritage of the city.
In French.
Organised by the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Bibliopéra presents a series of workshop-lectures that invite close listening and critical reflection on the operatic repertoire. Each session, led by artists and specialists (pianist, singer, musicologists), explores a focused theme or work: discovery of bel canto and Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri; an exploration of baroque repertoire (Castor & Pollux); a creative writing workshop inspired by L’Empereur Atlantis; and a critical discussion of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The format mixes performance, analysis and hands-on activity to deepen understanding of style, history and interpretation.
Dates:
Sunday 11 January, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around L’Italienne à Alger
Sunday 22 February, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around Castor & Pollux
Sunday 8 March, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around The Emperor of Atlantis
Sunday 19 April, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around Madama Butterfly
In French.
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