Library nights · Rennes
8 upcoming free programs at 8 library venues in Rennes — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.
Venue by venue
Bibliothèque Bellangerais (1) · Bibliothèque Thabor-Lucien Rose (1) · Bibliothèque Villejean (1) · Bibliothèque des Champs Libres (2nd floor) (1) · Bibliothèque des Champs Libres - 2e étage (1) · Bibliothèque des Champs Libres - 6e étage (1) · Bibliothèque des Champs Libres – 2nd floor (1) · Les Champs Libres — Espace Vie du citoyen (1)
A regular informal club at the library where people swap recommendations for books, films and music over tea. You can join in or just listen, so it is a gentle way to meet local readers in Rennes.
A relaxed library meet-up near the Thabor park where people share books, films and music they loved recently. You can join the conversation or just sit and listen, so it is a gentle way to meet other readers on a Saturday afternoon.
A conversation and sharing workshop for people learning to speak French together with others. Parents can bring children under school age, who are looked after by librarians with songs and games. Newcomers to the city regularly use these sessions to make first contacts.
On the second floor of the Champs Libres, the big cultural centre by Rennes station, the music librarians host an hour of vinyl: legendary covers, favourite albums, a story behind a record, a concert someone saw. Bring one of your own discs or pick from the library's collection, and share a moment of listening with other music lovers. Free, no sign-up, in French but mostly about the music. «Pochettes [Vinyles] Surprises» Starts 17:30, ends about 18:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Bibliothèque (open data).
Swap your favourite films and share your love of cinema at this friendly, participatory meeting in the Champs Libres library. The programme is conversation and trailers, among enthusiasts or simply the curious. For this special session within the Travelling film festival the theme is Italian cinema: recent or cult films, series, shorts, every genre and every era are welcome. Thursday late afternoon, second floor of the library. Free; nothing to prepare except a title or two you want to recommend. «Parlons ciné spécial Travelling et cinéma italien» Starts 17:30, ends about 18:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Carte Sortir ! (open data).
In an 'arpentage', a book is literally torn into sections: each participant reads a part, then the group pieces the ideas together in discussion. This session tackles anthropologist Philippe Descola's essay, with director Frédérique Mingant present. It is free, without booking, and the format means everyone talks to everyone.
Librarians host a participatory hour about music and especially vinyl: favourite albums, legendary sleeves, a musical anecdote or a remembered concert. You can bring your own records or talk about the library's, then listen together. It is free, and a shared love of records makes conversation easy.
At Les Champs Libres, the big cultural centre and library next to Rennes station, a conversation group meets to talk in English on themes chosen together, in a relaxed and simple atmosphere. It is free and part of the centre's open «RDV4C» meet-ups. A friendly way to meet locals and fellow newcomers in Rennes. «RDV4C Let's speak english» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — RDV4C (open data).
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Phrases in the local language for your evening: Phrases for tonight · Book clubs and silent reading
Almost all of them. The 8 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Rennes; most need no booking and no library card. Workshops with limited places say so on the official page.
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.
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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