Literary Groups
Love books? The library runs several groups where you can read, discuss and write in English with fellow book lovers. Most groups meet from September to June (not during school holidays). For more information, stop by the front desk, email info@maisonanglophone.org or call 02.41.24.97.07.
Book Clubs
Friday Book Club
The Friday Book Club meets once a month to discuss a book which will have been selected by the members of the club.
When and where : Meetings take place at the library on Fridays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. from September to June.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
Books and Tea
Books and Tea is a monthly activity for bookworms. Bring a book that you read and loved, introduce it to others, and then exchange books.
When and where : One Thursday per month from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at La P’tite Cigogne, 23 rue du Musée in Angers. See “Upcoming Events” for more information.
Cost : Open to library members with a suggested 10€ contribution for the year.
To join : No need to register in advance. Just show up!
Saturday Reading Group
The Saturday Reading Group is for anyone who loves to read, socialize in English, and meet new people. A new book is chosen each month by members to read and discuss.
When and where: Meetings are held at the library once a month on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
To join: Please send an email to the group leader.
World Book Club
Travel the world without ever leaving your armchair! The World Book Club is a reading club that explores the works of authors from around the globe, including books translated into English. Each month, members are invited to discover a new country, immerse themselves in a different culture, and dive into a new story.
When and where: Meetings are held at the library once a month on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
Fluent Through Fiction
Join us one Friday per month between 2:30pm and 4:30pm as we read contemporary short fiction by French and English-language authors. We devote time to reading aloud, alternating maternal language readers and learners.
When and where: Meetings are held at the library once a month on Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
Reading Shakespeare
Are you a Shakespeare fan? Treat yourself to collective readings of his plays. This great activity for lovers of language and fans of the great wit is organized by a native English speaker for a maximum of 10 participants.
When and where: This activity takes place on Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
Reading & Writing
Reading Shakespeare
Are you a Shakespeare fan? Treat yourself to collective readings of his plays. This great activity for lovers of language and fans of the great wit is organized by a native English speaker for a maximum of 10 participants.
When and where: This activity takes place on Friday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: The price is 20€ per year, in addition to a library membership.
To join: Please send an email to the group leader.
Write Here, Write Now!
Writing and Sharing: Take part in a series of workshops for those who enjoy writing in English and want to share what they have written (although sharing is not required). Different genres and themes will be covered this year, starting with poetry. We will guide you to stimulate your writing and draw on your inspiration in the company of other literature lovers.
“You can do anything by writing” (C.S. Lewis). Following Lewis’ invitation, let’s explore the world, and our secret gardens, through words… while discovering the unknown realms of other people’s writing.
When and where: Sessions once a month at the library, Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., from October to June.
Cost: Free for library members.
To join: Registration required (maximum 10 participants). For more information and/or to register, contact the group leader.