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LE CLUB LECTURE

Join Nicole Layseca to talk about Francophone Literature ! 

The Alliance launches its own book club from November to March ! One tuesday per month, join the Club de Lecture to discuss the book of the month priorly read by all the attendees. Exchange about your emotions, opinions with the other members and get the opportunity to expand your literary culture and to improve your French! 

*** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW *** 

• Frequency: One Tuesday per month - Starting in November 
  
  
• Time: 11:00 am
  
  
• Duration: 1.5h - 2h 
  
  
• Location : Ardmore Location - 40 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 - ! Map avalaible below ! 

• Group Size: 8 maximum 

• Language requirements : B2 level minimum - French speaking course  

• Fee: Non members : $15 per session / $55 for the 5 sessions. Members : FREE 
  
  
• Registration : You can either register for a few sessions or for the entire cycle. Please, read carefully the registration instructions below. 

*** REGISTRATION AND DISCOUNT - HOW DOES IT WORK ?  *** 

You are not a member : 

•  If you only wish to attend a few sessions  
  You do not need to register on this page. Each session from 1 to 5 has its own webpage (links provided below) on which you can register.
  You can visit their page and register for $15 each.

•  If you wish to register directly for the entire cycle (5 sessions)
  You need to register on this page AND on each of the 5 sessions pages. 
  You will automatically get a free session as a $15 discount will be applied. The total fee for the cycle (discount included) is $55. 

You are a member : 

• You do not need to register on this page. 
  You can either register directly for the entire cycle signing up on each session's page or for the sessions you want to attend. Each session from 1 to 5 has its own webpage (links provided below) on which you can register.
  No charge will be applied. 

NOTA BENE : If you only wish to attend a few sessions, please register at least 48h prior to the event. 
 

*** BOOKS CALENDAR  *** 

Click on the session to access its webpage. You will be able to register and have more informations about the month book. 

SESSION 1

NOVEMBER - Meeting on November, 30 

• Les mains du miracle de Joseph Kessel - 403 pages 

The book is available for free on the Culturethèque for the AF Members. Non-members can purchase it here

SESSION 2

DECEMBER - Meeting on December 21

• Petit pays de Gaël Faye - 218 pages 

The book is available for free on the Culturethèque for the AF Members. Non-members can purchase it here

SESSION 3

JANUARY - Meeting on January 25 

• En attendant Bojangles de Olivier Bourdeaut - 171 pages 

You can purchase the book here

SESSION 4

FEBRUARY - Meeting on February 22 

• Un barrage contre le Pacifique de Marguerite Duras - 364 pages

The book is available for free on the Culturethèque for the AF Members. Non-members can purchase it here

SESSION 5

MARCH - Meeting on March 22 

• Mémoire d’un rat de Pierre Chaine - 192 pages 
  

*** FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE AT THE ALLIANCE *** 

The promotion of francophone literature is definitely at the heart of the Alliance’s commitment, as it is a wonderful opportunity to account for the richness and the diversity of the French language as well as the multiple cultural influences attached to Francophonie. Also, it is always a great way to improve one’s French reading comprehension ! 

While waiting for Le Club Lecture, do not hesitate to join our October literary event : 

• Speed-Booking (October, 21)
  

* * * HEALTH & SAFETY * * *  

We would like to remind you the following in-person events’ étiquette : 

• Covid proof of vaccination required
  
• Mask mandatory during this event
  

*** NOT A MEMBER YET ? ***

Create your membership and join the AF members team !

 
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