Reading Nights in Libraries
The Metz Libraries-Mediatheques celebrate the 9th edition of the Reading Nights focused on heritage themes, driven by the National Book Center. Join us in the mediatheques from January 24th to 26th for an exciting program of twenty events: shows, concerts, author meetings, readings, activities, and workshops. Free program for all audiences. Free entry, except for limited-seat activities which require registration.
At Sablon Mediatheque
> Friday, January 24
2 PM-4 PM: The Little Reading Champions
13th national reading contest for primary schools.
Text excerpts by CM1 students from Sainte-Thérèse school.
Open to all
At Agora Mediatheque
> Saturday, January 25 - open from 10 AM to 9 PM
10 AM-12 PM: In the Little Mouse's Workshop
Parent-child animation with puppets and books on a reading mat.
Children 3-5 years, registration required.
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Writing Workshop
Write on the theme of memory and cultural or family heritage.
Adults from 15 years, registration required
11:30 AM, 3 PM, 5 PM (45 min): The Statue of Liberty… seen by clowns
Show with storyteller Francis ALBIERO and ULTRASON the clown.
Open to all from 6 years, registration recommended
2 PM-4 PM: Armeni’Miam: My Gâta Cake
Family workshop to make the traditional Armenian Gâta cake.
Open to all from 6 years, registration required
3 PM-5 PM: Living Libraries
Borrow a living book for a human experience.
Open to all from 12 years, registration required
5 PM (45 min): Our "literary madeleines"
Discussions about unexpected literary reunions.
Open to all from 15 years
6 PM: Meeting with Louise Bentkowski
Meet author Louise Bentkowski, winner of the Prix des Inrockuptibles premier roman.
Open to all
8 PM (1h): Musical reading "These Fierce Soldiers"
Joël EGLOFF presents his latest novel about his father forcibly enlisted in the Wehrmacht.
Open to all from 12 years
At Verlaine Mediatheque
> Saturday, January 25 - open from 10 AM to 9 PM
10:30 AM and 2:30 PM: The Secret Floor Mystery
Visit the haunted floor followed by a workshop.
Children 8-12 years, registration required
10:30 AM-12 PM: Little Talks
Session on family transmissions.
Adults and seniors
10:30 AM-11:15 AM: Books for My Baby
Reading session for toddlers.
Parents and children 0-3 years
2 PM-5 PM: Creative Afternoon
Visual arts workshop.
Children from 4 years
3 PM-9 PM: My Little Cinema
Continuous surprise film screenings.
Children from 4 years
3:30 PM-5 PM: Time Capsule
Time capsule creation workshop.
Open to all from 12 years, registration required
4:30 PM-5 PM: Exhibition Opening "Everyday Heritage"
Photographs by mothers of the Bellecroix parental center.
Open to all
4:30 PM-6:30 PM: Oblique Roots
Podcast workshop at L’Arob@se.
Open to all from 8 years, registration required
5 PM and 7:30 PM (20 min): The Fake Orchestra
Show with La Mue/tte and Santiago Moreno.
Open to all from 7 years
6 PM-7 PM: Winter Tales
Readings by Nathalie Galloro's Company.
Open to all from 7 years
8 PM-9 PM: YALIL Concert
Traditional oriental music.
Open to all
> Sunday, January 26
3:30 PM-5 PM: Time Capsule
Time capsule creation workshop.
Open to all from 12 years, registration required
3 PM-5 PM: Autobiography as Falsehood
Writing workshop with La Conserverie.
Open to all from 7 years, registration required
Good to know
Verlaine and Agora Libraries are open continuously from 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturday, January 25. Verlaine Library is open on Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM. Free entry, except for limited-seat activities requiring registration at [email protected] or at the libraries.
Automatically translated from French.
Where does it take place?
Bibliothèques Médiathèques de Metz
1 Place de la bibliothèque
57000 Metz
France
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