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.
Explore, play, and envision a future where digital technology aligns with ecology at the City Library. Participate in an engaging and interactive workshop designed to explore better screen usage, understand the lifecycle of digital devices, and adopt simple practices to minimize their environmental impact. Join us in taking collective action for a more responsible digital world.
In French. Kids ages 10 and up.
Join Marcel Barelli, an illustrator and animation filmmaker focused on ecological issues and species extinction, for a thought-provoking discussion. In the context of the climate crisis, the event will explore whether animated films should carry an activist message or remain purely entertaining. Alongside journalist Laurence Difélix from RTS, Marcel Barelli will share his insights on the potential and limitations of animation as a medium. This event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ANIMATOU festival and kicks off the 2025-2026 season’s series of discussions, in conjunction with the SAUVAGES exhibition.
In French.
A midday concert at the Cité Library featuring Eliane Williner on flute and Cindy Lin on clarinet. These musicians from the Geneva Chamber Orchestra offer an expressive and lively musical dialogue, blending sensitive interpretation with refined mutual listening for a relaxing and enjoyable interlude.
Film director Antonin Niclass leads a Stop Motion workshop at the Bibliothèque de la Cité, offering participants the chance to explore this animation technique by creating their own sequence, which is showcased at the end of the day. This workshop is part of the exhibition “Sauvages: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’ Film.”
In French. Ages 9 and up.
How can a cyclist in Paris help save the polar bears at the North Pole? What parts of the world are hidden inside a video game console? Through a series of questions that are less quirky than they seem, the book Why Orangutans Don’t Like Toothpaste explores the far-reaching impact of simple everyday actions on nature—whether close to home or on the other side of the planet. Without pessimism or moralizing, Emmanuelle Figueras offers a thoughtful and engaging introduction to topics like ecology, consumption, respect, and the preservation of nature and animal species.
In French. Kids ages 8 and up.
Join Gregory Trolliet at the Bibliothèque de la Cité to explore taking back control of your data and discovering alternatives to restrictive social media platforms. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn about the benefits and methods of using more open alternatives, offering personalized guidance to help you make the switch.
In French.
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