WeekSpots
Wind the thread, unwind the thread of stories and songs! A gathering to listen to picture books, first tales and sing nursery rhymes, for children from 3 years old and their families.
Fun and creative digital workshops for children, led by librarians using a selection of apps.
A weekly 100% women's football session specially designed for the very youngest, ages 3 to 6, to discover the sport while having fun and in complete safety.
Characters come out of the library's picture-book bins: come and listen to their stories, and many more besides. Sessions for children aged 4 to 7.
As part of the exhibition "Remember Me", this family workshop invites children and adults to look at Raymond Depardon's photographs and then create a relief postcard together.
Youth librarians share their favourite picture books and read stories aloud, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. A reading moment designed for children aged 4 and up.
An opera for children from age 1: Princess, a vain apartment cat, falls out of the window and must get help from the animals she looks down on. Children discover the operatic voice and great French composers.
A monthly book club for teens: read novels before they are published, share your opinion and help choose what the media library buys.
Weekly all-girls baby football sessions for girls aged 3 to 9, with a fun introduction for ages 3-6 and more structured workshops for ages 7-9.
Charity sale of second-hand clothes and accessories, by the kilo or by the item, with a refreshment stand on the banks of the Ourcq canal. For the whole family.
A show adapted from the children's picture book by Geoffroy de Pennart: Mr Rabbit, frightened by the news that the wolf has returned, finds the heroes of fairy tales and fables turning up at his home.
An interactive adventure in which children discover that the greatest powers already lie dormant within them, behind every illusion in this magic show. For young audiences, ages 4 and up.
A musical show adapted from Charles Perrault's famous tale, in which Princess Aurora falls into a long sleep. A magical family journey with princesses, knights, fairies and a life-size dragon.
A wacky chivalric comedy in which the audience elects the knight who wins a great tournament, with fights, jousting and songs. Ages 4 and up, for the whole family.
A musical adventure inspired by Rudyard Kipling's classic: Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera in a quest blending theatre, music and dance, for the whole family.
Léa has trouble falling asleep because her emotions are all over the place. That night, her cupboard becomes the setting for an enchanted journey into her inner world, where she learns to live more harmoniously with them. Show for ages 3 and up.
Shrek, the famous ogre, becomes the hero of a family musical at the Folies Bergère, with all the characters from the DreamWorks animated film, in a fairy-tale parody with hilarious dialogue.
Adapted from the podcast "Petit Vulgaire" (Little Vulgar), this interactive show answers the questions children ask: the children choose the topics, to laugh and learn. A moment of popular science that parents will enjoy too.
A funny, modern version of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, blending theatre, commedia dell'arte and musical comedy, that will delight young and old alike.
An immersive musical for the whole family: Ely, 12, moves into a strange house and meets Alfred, a funny ghost. On stage, nine actors, singers and dancers.
An accessible talk to get you looking up at the sky and understanding how clouds are born, followed by an observation outing. Ages 8 and up.
Workshops and games to learn how to sort and reduce your waste: sorting games, zero-waste quiz, documentation, and creative workshops using recycled waste, for children and adults.
Screening and discussion of the film "Les Grands esprits" ("The Great Minds") by Olivier Ayache Vidal, as part of the Paris Week Against Discrimination. Ages 10 and up.
As part of the Semaine Bleue, an intergenerational afternoon of video games accessible to everyone, to create bonds between young people and seniors.
A free festival open to everyone to talk about parental well-being with no taboos: workshops, a play area for children, a parents' corner, a round table and a screening, in order to break isolation and take care of yourself and the parent-child bond.
A clothing swap for babies, children, teens and adults, based on exchanging and giving. A chance to clear out your closets and leave with new pieces, in a friendly atmosphere.
An afternoon of discussions, activities and games for all ages to celebrate public schools, with information stands from nursery school to middle school and activities for children.
A reading club for children who love to read and share their favourites: novels, manga, comics… A chance to discover new series and new heroes.
A show for young audiences ages 5 and up, adapted from a famous tale from Rue Broca: Mr. Pierre discovers that his new house is haunted by a witch hiding in the broom closet.
A Peter Pan show in Neverland, with Wendy and Tinker Bell, performed by Vincent Bernard and Isabelle Olivier on harp. For ages 4 to 99, 45 minutes.
A treasure hunt in the form of a police investigation to discover the Latin Quarter or Saint-Germain-des-Prés in teams, with puzzles and a storyline. Ages 12 and up, duration 2h15.
Join the unmissable Toto in an interactive, funny, family-friendly show that will delight young and old alike! This year, Toto has to put on his school's end-of-year show all by himself, between mishaps and hilarious situations.
An interactive magic show where children take an active part in the tricks: cards put back together, coins coming out of ears, scarves appearing and disappearing. Every child is given a magic balloon.
A puppet show by Théâtre de la Lune, freely adapted from a tale by Alphonse Daudet: Blanquette the goat dreams of freedom in the mountains, but the wolf is prowling… A song to freedom, ages 4 and up.
Dickens's masterpiece becomes a big musical: six young actor-singer-dancers tell the story of Oliver Twist, between laughter and tears, with songs, dance numbers and tap dancing. For children and parents who want to rediscover their inner child.
The Canterville Ghost haunts his manor, but the Otis family that moves in is afraid of nothing: the children throw cushions at him laughing. A show for children aged 5 to 10.
Group Angola capoeira class for children aged 4 to 11: movements, music, songs and traditional instruments, in a friendly and playful atmosphere.
A workshop to discover cyanotype, an old photographic technique that produces images in an intense blue, in connection with the François Kollar exhibition. For ages 8-12 and their parents, materials provided.
Simple, fun experiments to discover how plants, animals and humans move through the air. Two sessions depending on age: 5-8 years and 9-12 years.
For the Science Autumn, the multimedia library offers an introduction to robotics based on biomimicry: observing nature to imagine and design technical solutions. Children build a robotic model with Lego kits.
A treasure hunt in the form of a police investigation through the covered passages of Paris, to be done in teams. From age 12, for a friendly time with friends, family or colleagues.
At the Kids Musical Academy, three teachers of dance, singing and drama are constantly bickering. To make peace, they create a musical with the children, who can take part in the show.
An interactive and funny show to (re)discover 8 famous Fables of La Fontaine, with shadow puppetry and ventriloquism. For young and old, ages 4 and up.
A modern, offbeat retelling of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, recommended for children aged 4 and up. Mel, an unconventional young woman, sets out in search of her missing father and meets a terrifying, funny and touching creature.
A family-friendly, participatory show recommended for ages 6-12, accessible from age 4, with Sofia Kerezidou, Monica Tracke, Célia Astier, Damien Brunet and Tessa Dupré, directed by Monica Tracke. Duration: 70 min.
An interactive show blending theatre, storytelling and illusions: a narrator tells the fate of Sigismond Dubuffet, an ordinary magician whose invention turns the history of magic upside down. Children are delighted, and adults are asking for more.
A wacky cabaret tale based on Andersen's Thumbelina, with songs, sequins and live piano. Thumbelina, born from a flower and no bigger than a thumb, sets off to discover herself and the wide world.
A bilingual musical theatre piece in French Sign Language and French, with Visual Vernacular, offering a fresh look at the fables of Marie de France. Ages 8 and up, about 45 minutes.
For the Science Autumn, a mini interactive museum and an escape box where you try to open a chest containing a mysterious treasure. Ages 6 and up.
A musical tale based on "La Chèvre de Monsieur Seguin" (Mr. Seguin's Goat), performed by the ensemble Pluralis and a storyteller. A high-tension adventure that will keep the whole family on the edge of their seats.
Chantal offers a magical moment around stories: reading fairy tales and illustrating a personalized booklet, for children aged 4 to 10.
A workshop to make friends with the night: Chloé du Colombier reads her tale Hansel and Gretel and gets it talking with her documentaries about nocturnal animals, then guides the children in painting a forest at night.
A tale performed by Matisse Tchenquela and Yunwei, blending music, dance and storytelling to celebrate caring for others and exchange, followed by a participatory, musical moment. Ages 5 and up.
Discover mixed reality with immersive Meta Quest 3 headsets: a technology that combines augmented reality and virtual reality. Ages 12 and up, for sessions of 20 minutes maximum.
Virtual reality experiences to try on site with immersive headsets, to discover virtual worlds and mixed reality. From age 12.
After a very hot summer, the library garden needs a makeover. Young and old, on your own, with family or friends, come and help us make it pretty and pleasant. In partnership with the SèmeSème association.
Intergenerational creative workshops to discover a variety of techniques: tataki zome, laser cutting, manga drawing, crochet, 3D printing, writing, sewing and more.
One Saturday a month, the multimedia library offers tabletop role-playing games, open to beginners and experienced players alike. Sessions for young people (ages 10-15) and adults (18 and over) alternate every other month.
A stand-up show to see as a family to understand teenagers, those cute little beings who can turn into the Hulk at the slightest upset. Watch out, boomers will get their share of the blame too!