WeekSpots
Two shows in the process of being created, presented as part of the Fragments festival: Alpi, about a climb in the high mountains, and Messaouda, a family saga between Paris and Kairouan. Ages 12 and up.
A documentary play written and directed by Zarina Khan, tracing Laurent Lefebvre's recovery journey, told through the voices of his loved ones, caregivers and witnesses. Ages 10 and up.
One Tuesday a month after school, a librarian invites children to listen to stories from all over the world, to discover the world and open up to others.
A shared reading time for little ones aged 0 to 3, accompanied by an adult. One-on-one readings in the toddlers' area, to discover books gently, at the child's own pace.
Coup 2 Pouce offers school support sessions combining revision, homework help, discoveries and shared moments, for children from CE1 to 6ème.
Weekly football training sessions for young people aged 11 to 14, led by professionals, to improve and share a sporting moment in a caring and inclusive setting.
Football sessions run by the Sine Qua Non association, for young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a safe and inclusive setting.
Supervised football training sessions, open to young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a safe and inclusive setting that values technique, team spirit and the joy of the game.
Weekly multisport sessions for young people aged 10 to 15, combining discovery of several disciplines, physical fitness and team spirit in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Four workshops to discover Japanese culture: ninja origami, the game of go, furoshiki and haiku writing. Open to everyone, ages 7 to 97, registration required.
Football training sessions run by the Sine Qua Non association, open to young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a spirit of technique, team cohesion and enjoyment of the game.
A musical and visual show with the band Elastic Bird: two musicians perform live alongside images of a journey through nature, from the forest to sea animals. A sensory experience to share with the family.
A singing, clowning and puppet show in which Strawberry and Sheep fly off to the Moon to escape a Shepherd determined to stop them. A poetic, colourful world, for ages 3 and up.
A welcoming time in the toddlers' area to discover books and nursery rhymes, sing and read with them, and support their first steps at the library. For young parents, grandparents, childminders, nannies, as well as the neighbourhood's nurseries and drop-in daycare centres.
A naturalist offers a quiz to separate fact from fiction on common misconceptions about trees. Ages 8 and up.
A gathering to introduce very young children to the pleasure of shared reading in all its forms: stories, songs, nursery rhymes and finger games.
A sensory visit to discover the masterpieces of the Petit Palais at a child's level, with a sensory kit to see, touch, smell and hear the works. For families with babies aged 12 to 24 months.
A sensory, hands-on tour of Antoine Bourdelle's sculptures, designed for pre-walking babies accompanied by their parents, followed by a relaxation session and making a mini sculpture.
These children's songs give children and their families a moment of poetry, laughter, escape, common sense, cunning, shrewdness, strangeness and wonder. It is a time of discovery and introduction to the world of tales.
Accompanied by a pollen specialist, children discover pollen in the air under the microscope, learn to recognize allergenic plants and the right habits to reduce the impact of allergies.
A friendly afternoon to discover and play a selection of video games on consoles or PC, alone or with others. Ages 7 and up.
A family clay modelling workshop where children and adults make a clay self-portrait or a portrait of a loved one, then put the creations together to form a family portrait. Children aged 6 and up.
Fun, drop-in workshops at the René Binet educational farm to learn about what farm animals eat. An outing to raise awareness of farming among young and old alike.
A participatory meeting to understand how artificial intelligence can reproduce discrimination, to know your rights and to learn how to take action. Open to residents, young people, families and professionals.
In the heart of Paris, come listen to the secrets of Parc Monceau and awaken your imagination through the tales and legends of George Sand. A bucolic, timeless interlude not to be missed!
A magic and illusion show in which Christian Gambin surprises children and adults alike with funny and astonishing tricks. The children take an active part on stage and become magicians in their turn.
Kamishibai, read-alouds, storytelling or musical naps: come and discover with the librarians different ways to enjoy stories over the course of an afternoon. For children aged 4 to 7.
A friendly knitting and crochet workshop over tea, open to beginners and experienced crafters alike. You can come with or without your children, as the team will take over looking after your baby if needed.
An art workshop for a parent and child to do together, to discover the dot painting tradition of Australia's Indigenous peoples and share a peaceful moment.
A free workshop for children in the garden of Îlot Riquet, with games and creative activities to discuss and learn more about stereotypes and discrimination.
A free multi-sports session at TEP Les Amandiers, for Parisian families with children aged 3 to 7, with no advance booking.
Picture-book readings, tales, songs and poems presented by librarians, for children aged 4 and up.
Librarians tell stories to children ages 4 and up. By reservation, one week before each session.
A workshop to learn how to identify birds with Birdie Memory, then draw your own bird and visit the exhibition "Drôles insectes" (Funny Insects). For children aged 7 to 13.
For the 2026 Manga Fanatics event, come challenge your friends and family, controller in hand, with a selection of games that are 100% manga!
Once a month, the media library offers a selection of video games to explore with friends or family, open to all curious minds aged 8 and up.
As part of Paris Week against Discrimination, young people aged 11 to 13 are invited to play the Monopoly of Inequalities created by the Observatory of Inequalities, followed by a discussion.
Come on your own or with others and have a fun time with one of our video games. Ages 7 and up, no registration required.
A time of relaxation and collective creativity with your child from 6 months old: artist Samiha Driss introduces you to clay and painting, indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.
Reading of picture books, stories told with a kamishibai or projected by the librarians, for children aged 4 to 7.
A philosophy workshop where children ask themselves whether it is easy to feel another person's emotions and what we can do with them. Led by Pascal Longeanie, from the SEVE association.
As part of the Animation Film Festival, a selection of films by Pierre-Luc Granjon about fear and emotions, followed by a meeting with the director. Ages 5 and up.
A workshop to make monstrous Halloween decorations, ages 4 and up, with an adult taking part.
A fun talk to discover the molecules all around us, with researchers from the ENS. Ages 6 and up.
A collaborative workshop where children build a big haunted castle out of cardboard tubes and recycled materials, populated with fantastic Halloween creatures.
Every week, alternating workshops for ages 6-12: arts and crafts, board games, video games and film screenings, sometimes with activities run by neighbourhood partners.
A snack for teens aged 12 to 15 who are crazy about manga: come share what you've been reading and discuss the Mordus selection with other library users and the librarians. With LSF/FR interpreters present.
As part of the 2026 Autumn of Science, visit "La Caverne", an astonishing urban farm set up in a former parking garage in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
A monthly workshop where children aged 5 to 8 experiment with creative techniques inspired by books with astonishing illustrations.
A family guided tour of the exhibition "L’étoffe de l’artiste" (The Artist's Fabric) at the Bourdelle Museum: everyone creates an artist silhouette with clothes and accessories. Children aged 7 and up, accompanied by an adult.
An exhibition on the history, the manifestations and the normalization of racism against people perceived as Roma, with discussion sessions and personal accounts.
Football sessions run by the Sine Qua Non association, for young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a safe and inclusive setting.
Creative, scientific and fun workshops for children: crafts, discovering artists, experiments, word games, cinema and video games to share with parents.
To escape the storm, Claire enters an enchanted shop and has an adventure full of magic, humour and surprises, in which the children take an active part. A show blending magic, dance and ventriloquism.
Supervised football sessions for young people, to get started or improve in a friendly, group setting.
Traditional Angola capoeira classes to build fitness, rhythm and coordination, in a caring environment without judgement. Open to everyone, even if you are not fit or coordinated.
The 2026 version of Antigone, performed by Déborah Moreau and directed by Andréa Bescond, revisits Jean Anouilh's text as a one-woman show in an organic and contemporary way: with humour, music, anger and energy.
Solène Wachter explores the backstage world of stunts and stage illusion: on stage, apparatus and technical devices confront three performers and a stuntwoman with falling, suspension and momentum. Ages 8 and up.
A show blending theatre, cabaret and concert, following Daphné, a young woman in search of herself. Accessible and deeply human, it resonates particularly with LGBTQIA+ audiences while touching a wide public.
Markobi, world magic champion, presents a card magic show in which improvisation and casualness conceal perfect mastery. An atypical and endearing artist, to see from age 12.