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.
Comics and taxidermied animals take center stage in the “Dialogues Insolites” exhibition at the Multi, located on the ground floor of the Cité Library, from October 12 to June 21, 2025. Students from the School of Comics and Illustration have created 15 comic stories featuring animals, while the Natural History Museum has lent local and regional specimens, including the dodo from Mauritius.
Spend your lunch break immersed in music at the Bibliothèque de la Cité. Unwind during a collective listening session featuring a themed selection of tracks, curated by a cultural mediator. Enjoy musical discoveries alongside well-known songs for a delightful midday escape.
Marion Bareil from Tourmaline Studio is hosting a workshop at the Bibliothèque de la Cité to design a narrative video game using Twine. Participants will craft an interactive story where players make decisions that influence the outcome.
This free event invites children and adults alike to discover the world through captivating, funny, and moving tales. With wolves, jellyfish, hens, and sharks, every child can find their favorite book, story, and illustrations in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Because one reading is never enough, come share the joy of reading… and rereading!
Ages 3 and up. In French.
At the turn of the 20th century, music became more accessible to the general public. Once confined to private salons, it found new life in public spaces, notably through music pavilions. This shift was accompanied by a stylistic transformation, marked by the emergence of jazz, which ushered in a new golden age of music.
This conference by Arnaud Bosch is a continuation of the conference held on October 1, 2024. Attendance at the first session is not required to follow and enjoy this segment.
Join Alexandra Tundo and Andreas Fulgosi for a unique concert at the Bibliothèque de la Cité, where you’ll dive into the world of “wild strings.” Inspired by Belgian artist Max Vandervorst, the collective “Play to Your Rhythm!” crafts captivating soundscapes using instruments made from recycled materials. Following the performance, the audience is invited on stage to collaborate in creating a musical piece together.
Kids ages 6 and up.
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