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3 upcoming free programs at 2 library venues in Pessac — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

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Médiathèque Jacques Ellul2 upcoming

Sat14Nov
Free
MusicPessac
11:30–12:30

Free concert of French songs by Alexis HK, Pessac library

Médiathèque Jacques Ellul

On Saturday 14 November the Médiathèque Jacques Ellul in Pessac, near Bordeaux, presents its Concert du mois, a free monthly concert, with the singer-songwriter Alexis HK. The event is organised in partnership with the association 45 tour. The listing explains that for twenty-five years Alexis HK has built his path in French chanson, that he was named a revelation of the stage at the Victoires de la musique in 2012 and that he became a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2016. It says that he is at home in big halls and festivals alike, but above all enjoys contact with his audience, sharing songs generously in a world where words take centre stage. Entry is free, with no booking mentioned, and the language is French. The concert starts at 11:30 and ends about 12:30, a pleasant way to begin a Saturday. «Concert du mois : Alexis HK» Starts 11:30, ends about 12:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Médiathèques de Pessac (open data).

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Thu7Jan
LearningPessac
19:00–21:00

Talk: The Baroque Architecture of Bordeaux Churches

Médiathèque Jacques Ellul

This illustrated talk at the Jacques Ellul media library explains seventeenth-century Baroque architecture through Bordeaux's churches, looking at forms, sculpture and interior decoration. It is aimed at adults and booking is required. A talk on local heritage tends to draw curious people who like to stay and chat.

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Médiathèque Jacques Ellul (auditorium)1 upcoming

Sun24Jan
Free
LearningPessac
15:00–15:45

Talk: Pessac and the conquest of the air, Médiathèque Jacques Ellul

Médiathèque Jacques Ellul (auditorium)

Did Pessac take part in the great adventure of conquering the sky? From the first balloon that landed near the Noès mill in 1847 to the air-port project imagined in 1919 on the site of today's Bois des Sources du Peugue, the local history association Passeurs de mémoire retraces how the people of Pessac watched hot-air balloons, gas balloons and the first aircraft go by. A Sunday-afternoon talk in French in the auditorium of the Jacques Ellul media library, echoing the show «Saint-Exupéry, le commandeur des oiseaux». Free, booking on the city's ticketing site; ages 16 and up. «« Pessac, témoin de la conquête de l’air »» Starts 15:00, ends about 15:45. Source: OpenAgenda — Médiathèques de Pessac (open data).

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New in Pessac?

How to use the library as a newcomer

  1. Get a card — it is usually free. Bring photo ID and a proof of address (rental contract, utility bill). Rules differ per library, so check the branch page first.
  2. Events rarely need a card. Talks, book clubs and language cafés are open to everyone; just walk in a few minutes early.
  3. Use it as your base. Free wifi, a quiet desk, notice boards with local groups, and often newspapers and courses in several languages.
  4. Go back to the same program. The second visit is when people remember your name.

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Questions people ask

Are library events in Pessac free?

Almost all of them. The 3 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Pessac; most need no booking and no library card. Workshops with limited places say so on the official page.

Can I go to a library event in Pessac alone?

Yes. Most people at library book clubs, talks and language cafés come alone, there is a host who starts the conversation, and nobody asks why you are there. Arrive a few minutes early.

How do I get a library card in Pessac?

Usually it is free: bring photo ID and a proof of address (a rental contract or a utility bill) to any branch. Rules differ per library, so check the branch page before you go.

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