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.
Expect a playful afternoon of discovery where a varied selection of video games invites curiosity. Try unusual titles and swap between cooperative challenges and head-to-head bouts, fingers dancing on controllers, laughter and strategy colliding. Whether you’re a seasoned player or touching a controller for the first time, the mood is casual, exploratory and slightly mischievous. Shared discoveries and unexpected mechanics spark conversation, making gaming feel like a collective experiment in delight and friendly rivalry.
In French.
Edmond Dounias, ethnobiologist at the French National Research Institute (IRD), co‑founder of HG‑EDU and member of the FAO global indigenous food systems platform, joins film director Claude Barras for a public conversation.
They examine human-nature relationships in Borneo, discussing rainforest preservation, indigenous lifeways, and cultural knowledge relevant to conservation. The conversation explores anthropological insights and cinematic perspectives, and considers implications for environmental stewardship, biodiversity and food sovereignty.
In French.
Led by a string quartet featuring violinists Cécile Carrière and Girolamo Bottiglieri, violist Frédéric Carrière and cellist David Poro, this lunchtime concert presents Beethoven’s String Quartet No.7 (Op.59 No.1) within an intimate series showcasing musicians from the Geneva Chamber Orchestra. The performance emphasizes clarity of texture and close ensemble dialogue, offering a relaxed, luminous listening experience where interplay and phrasing bring out the work’s dramatic contrasts and warm lyricism.
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.
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.
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