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.
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Join Damien Schmocker at the Bibliothèque de la Cité for a discussion on Urgence Disk, a pivotal figure in the alternative music scene for 35 years. Discover their dedication to showcasing music outside of traditional channels through concerts and productions.
In French.
Test Your Knowledge and Play Our Games!
An evening dedicated to exploring and enjoying video game music. Test your knowledge with a quiz and then dive into a selection of music games to play together. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gamer, this event welcomes all skill levels!
In French.
A Conversation with Composer Céline Fankhauser
Discover the work of Céline Fankhauser, who has created original scores for the silent films of cinema pioneer Alice Guy. Through this exchange, explore how music shapes emotion, enriches storytelling, and brings new life to Guy’s groundbreaking imagery. Presented in collaboration with the festival Les Inoubliables.
In French.
Enjoy a special moment of relaxation with the Sunday meetups. This edition features Jean Liermier and Yann Philipona in connection with the show “The Castafiore Emerald”.
As part of the “Books, Early Childhood, and Families” week, Irène Schoch will host a reading and workshop centered around the interactive book “Chien couture” at the Bibliothèque de la Cité. Children will have the opportunity to mix and match costumes and texts to design their favorite dog and illustrate their creations.
In French. Kids ages 3 – 4.
In their debut collaboration during the “Livres, petite enfance et familles” week, Delphine Barut and Maya Bringhen, graduates of the Serge Martin School of Dramatic Art, present a captivating children’s show. The performance weaves together four stories featured in the 20th edition of the P’tits Mômes Prize: “La surprise du chef,” “À l’eau!,” “Les larmes de Croco,” and “Bienvenue renard.” This event offers a wonderful introduction to theater for young children.
In French. Kids ages 2 – 4.
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