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A special Halloween board game session for little apprentice wizards aged 3 to 6: observation, memory, mazes and fits of laughter in a festive, fear-free atmosphere.
Armed with their mission sheet, children and their accompanying adults set off to find the ingredients of the magic potion hidden in the library. A fun treasure hunt to share as a family, with a little surprise for the apprentice wizards who find all the ingredients!
A creative Halloween workshop where children discover negative printing to make ghosts, bats and pumpkins appear. Each child takes home their creation.
For Halloween, "Graine de livres" turns into stories that are a little scary, but never too scary, for the very young aged 2 to 6, with children's picture books, imagination and family reading. Costumes welcome.
A Halloween day at the Maurice Genevoix library: creative workshops, spooky readings, board games, treasure hunts, haunted house escape game, Cinélloween, a storyteller and a snack with music. The morning is reserved for ages 0-7, the afternoon for older children.
A special Halloween cinema screening to give you the shivers with one of the most famous vampires. For children aged 7 to 15.
The Hôtel de la Marine invites children to a ghost hunt in its state rooms. Bring the family, keep your eyes peeled and spot the mischievous spirits hidden in the decor!
A cinema show to make the whole family shiver: devils, ghosts and witches from painted images and the earliest silent films mingle with the magic lantern, followed by a snack. Ages 6 to 120.
A workshop to build a miniature haunted castle, open to children aged 6 to 14, accompanied by an adult. Materials provided, beginner level.
Mini creative workshops on the theme of nature, open to adults and children alike, to drop in on throughout the afternoon.
A documentary by Émilie Brisavoine exploring her relationship with her mother Meaud, blending family film, found footage and performance. A film to see as a family, like an attempt at reconciliation.
Traditional tales full of mystery, humour and suspense, told by professional storyteller Maya Bergamote. A journey into the imagination to enjoy as a family, ages 7 and up.
A musical journey from the Moroccan Atlas to the Atlantic plains, discovering the artistic heritage of Amazigh (Berber) women, for young and old alike.
A creative workshop for children aged 8 and up, inspired by the compositions of the painter Arcimboldo: drawing, collage and natural or recycled materials, guided by the librarians.
A murder party at the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine: a murder to solve with a detective, witnesses and suspects. Ages 14 and up, in teams of 6 people.
A Halloween evening at the media library to give yourselves a fright: werewolf game, sweets and a horror film. Ages 12 and up, free with registration.
After stories and fantastical creatures, little monsters and big witches gather for a Halloween snack: sweets, laughter and good cheer to end the day. From age 1.
A storytelling tour by candlelight in the museum, with scary stories whispered by the paintings. Come in your scariest costume!
Horror stories and activities for young and old, with the scariest costume welcome: story times, game and activity stands, a literary aperitif and a costume vote.
For Halloween, the Buffon Library is hosting a game night based on a reimagined Werewolf, where the wolves are evil librarians. Ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied.
A free, friendly community dance led by DJs and bands, mixing world music, Latin swing and Afro-Caribbean sounds, for dancing and getting together.
On Halloween evening, lead the investigation in the Halles district! In teams of 3 to 6 people, use your powers of observation and your thinking skills to solve the riddle before the others.
An exhibition paying tribute to Philippe Corentin, children's author and illustrator, with miniature worlds, games and sculpted characters, as part of the children's highlight season at the libraries of the City of Paris.
One-on-one reading time for very young children, with a librarian and a selection of books suitable from birth. Open to parents, childminders and nurseries.
After a fun introduction to the Bourdelle Museum, children aged 1 to 3, with their parents' help, make a clay face and take their modelling home with them.
A Christmas show in which Santa Claus, helped by a young intern who no longer believes in him, tries to bring the light of Christmas back to the world. An enchanted comedy to fill little ones with wonder and grown-ups with magic again.
A visual artist from the museum talks about a sculpture, then children and grown-ups together make a clay model, echoing Bourdelle's work. Family activity, from age 4.
One Wednesday a month, a creative workshop to discover an illustrator's world or an illustration technique. Each session is for children from 5 or 6 years old depending on the theme.
A sound, gestural and puppet theatre piece that tells the story of the meeting between Selma, 10 years old, and Geneviève, 90 years old, and the idea of growing up well together. From age 7, to see as a family.
A scratch-and-sniff show for children: Augustin, aged 6, becomes a pirate captain and takes the audience on an interactive voyage across the Indian Ocean, in search of a treasure of spices.
An acrylic painting workshop led by illustrator Capucine Mazille, to create an animal frieze. Echoing the exhibition "Bon appétit les animaux" (Enjoy your meal, animals). From age 6.
Monthly gathering at the Germaine Tillion library: a short hour of stories told and retold by the librarians, for children aged 3 to 6.
Introduction to Latin calligraphy: drawing letters, words, texts and pictures in India ink with amazing nibs. For all ages from 8 years old.
The famous Père Castor Christmas tale, staged with original songs and music: Michka, a mistreated teddy bear, leaves the house and sets off alone into the snow to meet Santa's reindeer.
A workshop to discover and try out a tablet game app. In this session, children aged 8 and up explore Inked, a puzzle game in which you play as a samurai.
One Wednesday a month, at the youth area of the Aimé Césaire library, a friendly get-together around a varied selection of board games, ages 8 and up.
Five vocal acrobats celebrate their 30th anniversary with a wacky musical show blending songs, magic, costumes and grandiose sets. A funny and virtuoso a cappella vocal quintet, to see with the family.
The first Harry Potter film shown on a giant screen at the Grand Rex, with John Williams's music performed live by more than 80 musicians. A film-with-live-orchestra experience to rediscover as a family.
A danced and musical lecture-performance about samba, blending rhythms, movement and reflection, led by choreographer-performer Lisa Biscaro Balle and percussionist Rayra Marciel.
Concert in the series “Animals in Music”, echoing the exhibition “Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection”: a lyrical journey around birds, performed by a soprano, a baritone and a piano.
A French-American duo blends folk, New Age and improvised sound poetry, with accordion, hurdy-gurdy, voice and dance. An intimate performance created for the Atelier du Plateau, for ages 7 and up.
Stories and nursery rhymes to listen to in the children's section, with occasional themed sessions: story mats, kamishibai or readings in foreign languages.
A workshop where participants create their own ogress by combining fragments of shapes, preceded by a visit to the exhibition. Open to everyone, inspired by the work of artist Nadira Husain.
A movement and circus discovery workshop for children aged 2 to 4 accompanied by their parents, where little ones and grown-ups explore together through the joy of play.
A family concert to discover two emblematic works from the repertoire: Ravel's Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose) and Saint-Saëns's Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals), presented by Daniel Strasberg and Ensemble Arco Iris.
A family origami workshop to discover the floral decorations of the Arc de Triomphe and create your own folded paper pieces, with a tour of the monument included. Ages 6 and up.
A workshop run by the association Sème sème to make an autumn mask or crown, with two time slots depending on the children's age.
A storytime for toddlers aged 1 to 3 and the adults accompanying them.
One Saturday a month, the children's librarians offer tales and stories read, sung, set to music or in foreign languages. For children from 2 years old, accompanied by an adult.
A sing-along reading by Natalie Tual about Bulle and Bob cooking at their grandmother's house, followed by a book signing. For children ages 3 and up.
Stories and nursery rhymes read by the librarians, in two sessions depending on the children's age.
A dance and storytelling performance about lace, in which young and old weave connections between reality and imagination. For very young children from 6 months old.
The nursery-rhyme fairy is back for Christmas: a recital of timeless songs, action rhymes and new melodies, for a family end-of-year show.
A shared reading moment for toddlers and their parents: settle down on a rug with cushions and discover books, stories and nursery rhymes.
An inclusive and welcoming cinema screening, open to young and old alike, with or without disabilities, in calm conditions: controlled sound and softened lighting.
A collage workshop on canvas, led by Caroline Gaume, where you cut, tear, crumple and glue, using pastels and inks. Materials included, for participants aged 11 and over.
A show of stories and songs about a very lively vegetable garden, as part of the youth event "Manger, Être mangé" (Eating, Being Eaten). Ages 6 and up, registration required.
As part of the Manga Fanatics event, a workshop to learn the Japanese art of furoshiki and how to wrap gifts or books beautifully in lovely colourful fabrics. Open to everyone aged 8 and up.
As part of Documentary Film Month, a screening of three short films: Le grand plongeoir, La reine and À bouts portés. For all audiences, ages 10 and up.
A family nature drawing workshop, from age 6, to learn how to draw the birds of the Île-de-France region from photographs, led by a nature artist. Drawing materials provided.