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76 upcoming free programs at 6 library venues in Rouen — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

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Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet (23) · Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir (16) · Bibliothèque Parment (15) · Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin (8) · Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud (8) · Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet (6)

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet23 upcoming

Tue17Nov
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–11:00

Free French conversation hour over tea at a Rouen library

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 10:00 the Émilie-du-Châtelet library in Rouen holds a French conversation workshop for people who are learning the language. The listing invites you to chat over a tea or a coffee, and all levels are welcome. It is a language meetup rather than a class: the point is to speak, listen and get used to ordinary conversation with other people. The listing says it is free but requires registration, so sign up on the library page first. The hour ends around 11:00, and the library lists further sessions in other branches in December. A relaxed conversation circle is ideal for someone new in town: everyone there is practising, mistakes are expected, and it is easy to meet people with a similar story. «Venez discuter autour d'un thé ou d'un café.» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue17Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics: online scams workshop, Émilie-du-Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen offers a session called Déclics on online scams, organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing explains that most people receive many unwanted calls every day, for example offers of solar panels or exceptional energy aid, or calls that ring and are never answered, and that a social network account can quickly bring contact requests from attractive strangers or supposed film stars. Behind these approaches the listing sees large-scale scams that rely on well-practised methods and cost their victims dearly. The session looks at how these fraud networks work, how to recognise their attempts, how to avoid them and how to set up automatic protections against some of these practices. It is free but requires registration, and it runs from 14:00 to 15:30. A practical workshop like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone shares the same questions. «Nous verrons donc comment fonctionnent ces réseaux d’escroquerie, comment reconnaître leurs tentatives, les éviter et mettre en place des protections automatiques» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the session is free and requires registration.

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Tue24Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics: online scams talk, Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen runs a session called Déclics on online scams, part of the programme of Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing explains that the session looks at how fraud networks work. It points to the daily calls offering solar panels or exceptional energy grants, and to phone calls that ring without anyone answering, sometimes from 8 in the morning to 8 in the evening. It also mentions contact requests from attractive strangers, or supposed film stars, after joining a social network. Behind these approaches, the listing says, are scams organised on a large scale. Participants learn how to recognise such attempts, how to avoid them and how to set up automatic protections against some of these practices. The session is free but requires registration, and it is listed from 14:00 to 15:30. A practical workshop like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes with the same questions. «Nous verrons donc comment fonctionnent ces réseaux d’escroquerie, comment reconnaître leurs tentatives, les éviter» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the session is free with registration.

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Tue24Nov
Free
LearningRouen
15:45–16:30

Déclics, free digital help, Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 15:45 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen offers Déclics, individual appointments for people with digital problems. The listing invites visitors with questions about a PC, smartphone or tablet to come and sort them out. The library staff say they will help people use their devices and software better or solve technical problems. The listing adds that if the issue concerns hardware, visitors should remember to bring the device with them. The sessions are personalised and adapted to each person's needs. The appointments are free, with registration required through the library's online agenda page, and this one runs from 15:45 to 16:30. A one-to-one appointment like this is simple to attend alone, since it is built around your own questions and your own device. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 15:45, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the appointments as free, with registration required.

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Tue24Nov
Free
LearningRouen
17:30–18:30

Introduction to French Sign Language

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

An association of parents of deaf children gives a short introduction to French Sign Language at the library. It is free but registration is required; practising signs with the people next to you makes it naturally interactive.

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Fri27Nov
Free
SocialRouen
14:00–16:00

Voix du monde, café des cultures, Bibliothèque Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen hosts Voix du monde et expressions sans frontières, a session where visitors take part in the recording of a café des cultures. The recording is made with the radio HDR and the theatre l'Étincelle, and its theme is proverbs and expressions from around the world. The listing says that registration is made through the theatre l'Étincelle. Entry is free, and the session runs from 14:00 to 16:00. Rouen Bibliothèques is named as the organiser. A conversation about proverbs is easy to join alone, since everyone is invited to share and compare sayings from different languages and cultures, and a shared topic gives strangers a natural way to start talking and listening to each other. «Participez à l'enregistrement d'un café des cultures avec la radio HDR et l’Étincelle consacré aux proverbes et expressions du monde.» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, with registration.

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Tue1Dec
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French Conversation Workshop at a Rouen Library

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

A friendly session for people learning French: participants chat over tea or coffee about everyday topics and all levels are welcome. It is free but the library asks you to sign up. A small conversation group is one of the easiest settings to meet new people when you arrive alone.

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Thu3Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:45–15:30

Déclics, free digital help, Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Thursday 3 December 2026 at 14:45 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen holds a session of Déclics, the library's individual digital appointments, part of a November and December series. The listing invites visitors with questions about a PC, a smartphone or a tablet to come and sort out their digital problems. The staff say they will help people use their devices and software better, or solve technical difficulties. The listing adds that anyone whose problem concerns hardware should remember to bring the device along. It describes the sessions as personalised and adapted to each person's needs. Entry is free, with registration, and the organiser, Rouen Bibliothèques, gives a registration link on its own agenda page. The session runs from 14:45 to 15:30. Because each appointment is one-to-one, it is easy to attend alone, and nobody needs to bring a companion to get help. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 14:45, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, on registration, with a session from 14:45 to 15:30.

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Thu3Dec
Free
LearningRouen
15:45–16:30

Déclics, free digital help, Émilie-du-Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Thursday 3 December 2026 at 15:45 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen holds one of its Déclics sessions, individual digital appointments run by Rouen Bibliothèques for the November and December period. The listing invites visitors with questions about a PC, a smartphone or a tablet to come and sort out their digital problems. The library says it will help people make better use of their devices and software, or work through technical difficulties. It adds that anyone whose problem concerns their hardware should remember to bring the device along, and that the sessions are personalised and adapted to each person's needs. The appointment is free, and registration is required through the library's online agenda. The session runs from 15:45 to 16:30. Because each appointment is one to one, it is simple to attend alone, with no group to join and your own question as the whole agenda. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 15:45, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the entry as free, with registration, and the session as 15:45 to 16:30.

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Thu3Dec
Free
LearningRouen
16:30–17:15

Déclics: free one-to-one digital help at Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Thursday 3 December 2026 at 16:30 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen offers one of its Déclics appointments, a one-to-one session for people with digital problems. The listing, published by Rouen Bibliothèques, invites visitors who have questions about their computer, smartphone or tablet to come and sort them out in person. The library says its team will help attendees use their devices and software better, or solve technical difficulties. It adds that sessions are personalised and adapted to each person's needs, and it reminds visitors to bring their equipment along if the problem is linked to hardware. The appointment is free, but registration is required through the library's online agenda page, and the session runs from 16:30 to 17:15. Because each meeting is individual and built around your own questions, it is easy to attend alone, with no group to join and no need to bring anyone. «Ces sessions sont personnalisées et adaptées à vos besoins.» Starts 16:30, ends about 17:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the individual appointments are free and need registration, and gives 16:30 to 17:15.

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Tue15Dec
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation workshop, Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 10:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen hosts Ateliers de conversation en français, a conversation workshop for people who are learning French. The listing addresses learners directly and invites them to come and talk over a tea or a coffee. All levels are welcome, so beginners and more advanced speakers can take part in the same relaxed discussion. The organiser is Rouen Bibliothèques, the city's library network, and the meeting takes place at the library on Place de Châtelet. Entry is free, and registration is required through the library agenda. The session runs from 10:00 to 11:00. A conversation circle like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is there to practise speaking and to meet other learners over a hot drink in an informal setting. «Venez discuter autour d’un thé ou d’un café. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the workshop is free and held on registration.

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Fri18Dec
Free
LearningRouen
09:00–11:30

SOS Paperasse, paperwork help, Bibliothèque Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Friday 18 December 2026 at 09:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen runs SOS Paperasse, a drop-in help session. Social workers and volunteers welcome visitors without an appointment, whether or not they live in Rouen, and support them with administrative procedures, on paper or online. The listing names examples such as the rights of foreign nationals, renewing an application to the MDPH, applying for social housing and retirement, and says that all requests are welcome. The service is free, and the session runs from 09:00 to 11:30. The listing also mentions registration through the Rouen Bibliothèques agenda. Because each person comes with their own personal questions and is helped individually, it is a simple thing to attend alone, with no need to bring anyone along. «Que vous soyez Rouennais ou non, les assistants sociaux et bénévoles du SOS Paperasse vous accueillent, sans rendez-vous.» Starts 09:00, ends about 11:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free and says no appointment is needed.

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Sat19Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics - Hacking au cinéma, library talk, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Saturday 19 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet in Rouen holds Déclics - Hacking au cinéma, a session in the library's Déclics series on digital topics. The listing explains that the session looks at what computer hacking really is, how it is perceived in society and what it reveals about our relationship with technology. It notes that much of our image of hacking comes from the way films, series and books portray it. These fictions are sometimes inspired by real events, but they often reshape reality to serve their story, which can leave the picture far from the truth. Through these portrayals, the session separates fiction from fact. Entry is free, with registration required through the library's agenda page, and the session runs from 14:00 to 15:30. It is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes for the same subject and the format invites questions and shared reactions to familiar films. «Une grande partie de notre vision du piratage informatique vient de la façon dont les films, les séries ou les livres le représentent.» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the session as free with registration, from 14:00 to 15:30.

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Wed23Dec
Free
LearningRouen
15:00–17:00

Drop-In Knitting and Fabric Workshop at a Rouen Library

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Join members of the Citémômes association to knit and sew pieces that will feed into their future exhibitions. The workshop is free and open to drop in between 3 and 5 pm, though registration is suggested. Working side by side on a shared project makes conversation come easily.

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Tue29Dec
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation hour for learners at a city library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Learning French and new in Rouen? Even in the week between the holidays the Émilie-du-Châtelet library keeps its conversation hour: a small table, a cup of tea or coffee and an hour of relaxed talk with other learners. All levels are welcome, from shy beginners to confident speakers. Free; the library asks you to sign up through its online agenda (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Ateliers de conversation en français» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue26Jan
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation hour over tea at Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Learning French? The Émilie-du-Châtelet library on the Châtelet heights sets aside an hour on Tuesday morning for people who want to practise speaking: you sit down with a tea or coffee and simply talk, with a librarian keeping the conversation going. All levels are welcome, from first words to fluent-but-rusty, and nobody corrects you in front of the group. Free; places are limited, so register in advance through the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Ateliers de conversation en français» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue2Feb
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics: how AI really works, at Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Before judging what today's AI can do, it helps to understand how it works. This Déclics session at the Émilie-du-Châtelet library walks through the history of the models behind generative AI, what separates them from other kinds of artificial intelligence, what deep learning makes possible, where the risks lie and why these systems consume so much energy, then shows by live demonstration how they interact with users. Plain French, no technical background needed, questions welcome. Free; register through the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Déclics - IA : du renseignement à l'apprentissage automatisé» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat6Feb
Free
SocialRouen
14:00–16:00

Créathé: crochet afternoon at Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Once a month the Émilie-du-Châtelet library on the Châtelet heights opens its «créathèque», a swap shelf of craft supplies, and runs a Créathé workshop around one technique. On Saturday 6 February the project is a crocheted holder for a favourite photo: hooks, yarn and patient help are provided, and complete beginners are expected. It is sociable by nature, two hours around one table with tea, and regulars bring leftover materials to share. For everyone from age ten. Free, places limited, so register through the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Créathé» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue9Feb
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French Conversation over Tea at Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Learning French? Rouen's Émilie-du-Châtelet library on the Châtelet square invites learners of every level to an hour of conversation over tea or coffee. The relaxed format is made for arriving on your own and simply talking. It is free, and the library asks you to sign up in advance. «Ateliers de conversation en français» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: OpenAgenda public agendas via Opendatasoft — Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab).

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Sat13Feb
Free
LearningRouen
15:00–17:00

Valentine's gift-making workshop, Émilie-du-Châtelet Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

On Saturday 13 February at 15:00 the Émilie-du-Châtelet library in Rouen, on place du Châtelet, runs a Valentine's gift workshop. Participants invent original visuals on a computer or on paper and then turn them into personalised cards or small objects. The listing promises that each project reflects the maker's creativity, whether funny, colourful or tender, and calls the session a fun and friendly workshop where you express yourself and leave with a unique present to give away or keep as a memento. All the necessary material is provided, although the library encourages people who already own some of the equipment to bring it, as a simple gesture towards a more sustainable approach. Entry is free but registration is required through the library network's online agenda, and the page is in French. The workshop starts at 15:00 and ends at 17:00. «Fabriquez votre cadeau de Saint-Valentin» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Fri19Feb
Free
LearningRouen
09:00–11:30

SOS Paperasse: free paperwork help at Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Whether you live in Rouen or not, the social workers and volunteers of SOS Paperasse welcome you at the Châtelet library to help with administrative procedures, digital or on paper, and no appointment is needed. Foreigners' rights, renewing a disability file, applying for social housing, pensions: every request is welcome. For a newcomer facing French forms this is one of the most practical free mornings in town. Friday from nine to half past eleven; free. «SOS Paperasse» Starts 09:00, ends about 11:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat20Feb
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–12:00

«Cannibales lecteurs» book club, Châtelet library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

You like reading and talking about it? Join the Rouen libraries' book club, «Cannibales lecteurs», to share your favourite reads and your critical opinions with other readers. Each session has its own theme, and the group meets on Saturday morning at the Châtelet library, two hours with coffee-shop energy and plenty of reading tips to take home. Free; register on the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). In French. «Cannibales lecteurs» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue23Feb
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation café at Rouen library

Bibliothèque Émilie-du-Châtelet

Rouen's Émilie-du-Châtelet library invites people who are learning French to chat over a tea or coffee, with every level welcome. It is a gentle way to practise and meet others who are new to the city. Free, with registration through the library. «Ateliers de conversation en français» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir16 upcoming

Thu19Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics, Arnaques en ligne, Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir in Rouen holds a session called Déclics, Arnaques en ligne, run by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing explains that the session looks at how scam networks work. It points out that many of us receive daily calls offering solar panels or exceptional energy aid, or phones that ring without anyone answering, sometimes from 8 am to 8 pm, and that signing up to a social network can quickly bring contact requests from attractive strangers or supposed film stars. Behind these approaches there are often large-scale organised scams that rely on well-honed methods. The session shows how to recognise such attempts, avoid them and set up automatic protections against some of these practices. Attendance is free, on registration through the library's agenda page, and the session runs from 14:00 to 15:30. A practical workshop like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone shares the same questions and nobody needs to bring a companion. «Nous verrons donc comment fonctionnent ces réseaux d’escroquerie, comment reconnaître leurs tentatives, les éviter» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the session as free, on registration.

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Sat21Nov
Free
CultureRouen
15:00–17:00

N'en parle pas, c'est un secret, documentary, Rouen library

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 15:00 the Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir in Rouen screens the documentary N'en parle pas, c'est un secret as part of the documentary film month, in an event run by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing describes the film as an account of the lives of survivors of incest, all of them admirable. Over two years the director, Fanny Fontan, discreetly stayed close to their daily lives, which lets the audience discover their questions, projects, fears and successes, and above all their sometimes spectacular progress. The subject is serious, and the film is presented as a considered portrait. The screening is free but requires registration, and the session runs from 15:00 to 17:00 at 42 rue Henri II Plantagenêt. A documentary screening is easy to attend alone, since the audience is there to watch and reflect on the same film. «Ce documentaire nous convoque en pleins et en déliés dans la vie de survivants et survivantes de l’inceste, tous admirables.» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the screening is free and requires registration.

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Tue1Dec
Free
LearningRouen
15:45–16:30

Déclics, one-to-one digital help, Simone de Beauvoir library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

On Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 15:45 the Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir in Rouen offers Déclics, a series of individual digital appointments organised by Rouen Bibliothèques for the November and December period. The listing invites visitors with questions about a PC, a smartphone or a tablet to come and sort out their digital problems one to one. Staff say they will help people make better use of their devices and software, or work through technical difficulties. The sessions are described as personalised and adapted to each person's needs, and the listing adds an important reminder: if the problem concerns hardware, bring the device along. The appointment is free of charge and requires registration through the library agenda, and it runs from 15:45 to 16:30. Because the session is individual and built around your own questions, it is simple to attend alone, with no need to bring anyone. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 15:45, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the session as free, with registration, from 15:45 to 16:30.

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Tue1Dec
Free
LearningRouen
16:30–17:15

Déclics, free digital help, Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

On Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 16:30 the Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir in Rouen offers Déclics, an individual digital help appointment run by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing invites people to come and solve their computer worries, whether the question concerns a PC, a smartphone or a tablet. Staff say they will help visitors make better use of their devices and software, or work through technical problems. The listing adds that anyone whose problem is linked to hardware should remember to bring the device along. The sessions are personalised and adapted to each person's needs. The appointment is free and registration is required through the library agenda. It runs from 16:30 to 17:15. Because every appointment is one to one, it suits someone arriving alone, and nobody needs to bring a friend or a group to take part. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 16:30, ends about 17:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the individual appointments are free and held on registration.

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Tue15Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics, Hacking au cinéma, Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

On Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir in Rouen hosts Déclics, a session titled Hacking au cinéma, organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing explains that much of our view of computer hacking comes from how films, series and books portray it. It adds that such fiction is sometimes inspired by real events but often reshapes reality to serve its story, creating an image of hacking that can be far from what it really is. Through these portrayals, the session looks at what hacking actually is, how it is perceived in society and what it reveals about our relationship with technology. The session runs from 14:00 to 15:30 at 42 rue Henri II Plantagenêt. Entry is free, with registration required through the library's agenda page. A talk like this is easy to attend alone, since the audience is simply curious about the same subject and the topic invites listening rather than conversation with a group. «Une grande partie de notre vision du piratage informatique vient de la façon dont les films, les séries ou les livres le représentent.» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing states that the session is free and requires registration.

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Sat9Jan
Free
CultureRouen
15:00–16:00

Documentary and Talk on Dancing Through Ageing in Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

The Simone de Beauvoir library screens a short bilingual documentary about four Montreal dancer-choreographers facing how time changes their bodies, followed by a conversation about dance. It is free with registration. A talk after a film gives you something to share with the people sitting next to you.

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Sat16Jan
Free
MusicRouen
17:00–18:15

Bourvil song cabaret with a pop-up choir at a city library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

A cabaret of humour, poetry and tenderness built on the famous songs of Bourvil, the much-loved Norman singer. Amélie Affagard and the Chorale Ephémère sing, backed by violins, viola, cello, double bass, clarinet, electric guitar and keyboard, with instrumental surprises between the songs. A slow, gentle Saturday-evening hour in a neighbourhood library. Free, registration through the libraries' agenda. «Bourvil Cabaret» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat23Jan
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–12:00

Rouen Libraries' Book Club: Birds in Literature

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

The city libraries' reading club meets on a Saturday morning to swap favourites and critiques around a theme, and January's theme is birds in literature. Bring a book you loved or simply come to listen. It is free with registration, and a themed swap is an easy way to talk with strangers.

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Sat23Jan
Free
MusicRouen
13:30–14:15

Musical siesta with a singing librarian and a ukulele, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

For the library's «slow down» day, settle into a comfortable chair after lunch and listen to a librarian sing, accompanied only by her ukulele: a calm, restful three-quarters of an hour carried by a voice and a few notes. All ages are welcome, and it is an easy, gentle thing to do alone on a Saturday. Free, registration through the libraries' agenda. «Sieste musicale» Starts 13:30, ends about 14:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat30Jan
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–12:00

Saturday Board Games at Simone de Beauvoir Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

The library sets out a wide range of board games to discover with friends, family or new acquaintances. This session has a special theme tied to the semester's topic, slowing down. It is free with registration, and a shared game table quickly turns strangers into teammates.

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Sat30Jan
Free
CultureRouen
14:30–16:30

«Génération Body Horror»: two authors on the genre, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

Do you like it when it cracks, warps, tears and reveals bodily monstrosities? Then you are a body-horror fan, and this afternoon is for you. As part of the Mycéliades science-fiction festival, researcher Fleur Hopkins-Loféron and novelist Morgane Caussarieu present their book «Génération Body Horror», tracing the sub-genre from Cronenberg to today's literature and cinema, with questions from the floor. At the Simone de Beauvoir library on the left bank of the Seine. Free; register through the Rouen libraries website. «Génération Body Horror» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Fri5Feb
Free
CultureRouen
18:00–19:00

Géos du Noir crime-fiction evening at Beauvoir library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

Rouen's crime-fiction festival Géos du Noir returns in February, and the Simone de Beauvoir library on the left bank hosts one of its author evenings: an hour of conversation with a crime or noir writer, whose name is revealed on the festival site (festivalgeosdunoir.com) shortly before. Expect talk about plots, places and the dark side of the genre, then a chance to ask questions and get a book signed. Friday at six, so it slots in after work. Free; register through the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Le roman noir à l'honneur» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Fri12Feb
Free
SocialRouen
18:45–20:35

Costume movie night at Beauvoir library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

Modelled on the cult Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings, the Rouen libraries network stages another off-beat cinema evening: a rebuilt set, librarians in character and a night full of surprises around the comedy «Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis». Dressing up is encouraged, and joining in is the whole point. Friday at a quarter to seven at the Simone de Beauvoir library on the left bank. Free; register on the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis» Starts 18:45, ends about 20:35. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat13Feb
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–17:00

Weaving on a Loom: Free Beginners' Workshop at a Rouen Library

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

A three-hour Saturday workshop to learn the basics of weaving on a hand loom at the Simone de Beauvoir library on Rouen's left bank. No experience is needed and the slow, hands-on format makes it easy to come alone and chat while you work. It is free, with registration via the library. «Tissage» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: OpenAgenda public agendas via Opendatasoft — Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab).

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Sat20Feb
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–16:00

Paper-bird workshop from recycled book pages, Beauvoir library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

Turn pages of recycled books into decorative birds. Cutting, gluing and assembling give you an original creation to take home, and the librarians supply the paper, scissors and glue so there is nothing to bring. A calm, hands-on Saturday afternoon in the Simone de Beauvoir library on the left bank, for anyone who likes to make things with their hands in good company. Free, register on the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Oiseaux de papier» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat20Feb
Free
CultureRouen
15:00–17:00

«Tangente»: a creation about taking a pause, Beauvoir library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir

What would you do if someone paid for a real pause: not a long weekend or three days of holiday swallowed up in a flash, but two months to cut the engine? That is the proposal of an experiment between art and social science in which six randomly drawn entrepreneurs had two full months financed to stop everything. This afternoon at the Simone de Beauvoir library presents the creation drawn from that experience, a chance to ask yourself how hard it is to step off the treadmill. Saturday at three; free, register on the Rouen libraries website. «Tangente : une création autour de la pause» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Bibliothèque Parment15 upcoming

Thu19Nov
Free
LearningRouen
17:00–19:00

Wikipédia editing workshop, Bibliothèque Parment, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 17:00 the Bibliothèque Parment in Rouen runs a workshop called Wikipédia, organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. Participants learn how to enrich Wikipédia by adding information about their own neighbourhood or about artists whose works are held by the heritage library. The listing explains that the same workshop is offered across several libraries of the network, with neighbourhood topics at Madeleine-Riffaud (formerly Grand'Mare) and Amélie-Bosquet (formerly Capucins), a focus on forgotten women at Émilie-du-Châtelet, and a focus on artists from the heritage collections at Parment and Aretha-Franklin (formerly Saint-Sever). Entry is free, but registration is required, and the registration link on the library network's agenda page is given in the listing. The session runs from 17:00 to 19:00. A hands-on workshop like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is there to learn the same skill and the work is done at your own pace on your own contributions. «Apprenez à enrichir Wikipédia en y ajoutant des informations sur votre quartier» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the workshop is free with registration and runs from 17:00 to 19:00.

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Tue24Nov
Free
SocialRouen
17:00–19:00

À vous de jouer, video games, Bibliothèque Parment, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 17:00 the Bibliothèque Parment in Rouen invites visitors to play video games in the session À vous de jouer. The library holds it on the last Tuesday of each month, and this edition follows the theme of slowing down, which is shared with other libraries in the Rouen network. The listing promises a dreamlike walk, contemplation, exploration and gentle music, and says the aim is a change of scenery. Entry is free, registration is made through the Rouen Bibliothèques agenda, and the session runs from 17:00 to 19:00. A relaxed gaming evening in a library is easy to enjoy alone, because people can sit near a screen, watch others play or take a turn, and chat about what they find on the way. «Balade onirique, contemplation, exploration, musique douce seront au programme. Dépaysement assuré !» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, with registration.

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Sat28Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Les hommes lents, Laurent Vidal talk, Bibliothèque Parment, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Parment in Rouen, at 8 Allée Eugène Delacroix, hosts a talk around the book Les hommes lents: résister à la modernité XVe-XXe siècle by the historian Laurent Vidal. The listing says the author sheds light on the possible causes of the acceleration of our societies and on the different ways in which individuals have tried, throughout history, to resist that dynamic. The meeting is presented as an invitation to deepen reflection on our present-day relationship to time, to speed and to slowing down. The session runs from 14:00 to 15:30 and is organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. Entry is free, with registration through the library's agenda page. The event is held in French. A library talk like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone in the room has come to listen and think about the same subject. «Cette rencontre invite à enrichir la réflexion sur notre rapport contemporain au temps, à la vitesse et au ralentissement.» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the entry as free with registration and the session as 14:00 to 15:30.

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Thu3Dec
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation workshop, Bibliothèque Parment, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10:00 the Bibliothèque Parment in Rouen holds an Ateliers de conversation en français, a conversation session for people who are learning French. The listing, published by Rouen Bibliothèques, invites learners to come and talk over a tea or a coffee and says that all levels are welcome. The session is listed as running from 10:00 to 11:00 at 8 Allée Eugène Delacroix. The price is free, and registration is required through the library agenda. The listing gives no further programme, so the hour is built around conversation itself. A conversation workshop like this is easy to attend alone, since every participant is there to practise speaking and meet other learners, and nobody is expected to arrive with a friend or a group. «Venez discuter autour d’un thé ou d’un café. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the entry as free, with registration, and the session as 10:00 to 11:00.

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Tue8Dec
Free
LearningRouen
15:45–16:30

Déclics, one-to-one digital help, Bibliothèque Parment, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 15:45 the Bibliothèque Parment in Rouen offers Déclics, individual digital appointments held in November and December. The listing invites visitors with questions about a computer, smartphone or tablet to come to a free one-to-one appointment to solve their digital problems. The staff say they will help people make better use of their devices and software, or solve technical issues. The listing stresses that anyone whose problem concerns hardware should bring the device along, and that the sessions are personalised and adapted to each person's needs. Entry is free, registration is required through the library's agenda page, and the appointment runs from 15:45 to 16:30. A one-to-one session is naturally attended alone, and it is a practical way to get help from the library team and to learn something useful. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques.» Starts 15:45, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the appointments as free with registration, from 15:45 to 16:30.

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Tue8Dec
Free
LearningRouen
17:30–18:30

Free introduction to French sign language at a Rouen library

Bibliothèque Parment

On Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 17:30 the Parment library in Rouen offers an introduction to French sign language, la langue des signes française, with APEDAHN, an association of parents of deaf children. The listing is short: it invites visitors to begin to learn the language with the association and gives no level requirement, so it reads as a beginners' session for adults. It is free but you need to register on the library page. The session lasts about an hour, to roughly 18:30, which makes it a neat plan after work. Learning a few signs together is an easy way to meet people alone, because everyone starts from zero, the practice is physical and funny, and there is no need to carry a conversation by yourself. «Initiez-vous à la langue des signes française» Starts 17:30, ends about 18:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat12Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–16:00

Talk: Body Clocks, Chronobiology and Sleep

Bibliothèque Parment

Damien Davenne, professor emeritus at the University of Caen, explains the science of the body's rhythms: how sleep works, the sleep-wake cycle and the effects of shifted working hours. It is free with registration. A popular-science talk with questions makes for easy conversation with other attendees.

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Tue29Dec
Free
SocialRouen
17:00–19:00

Slow video games evening, Parment Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Tuesday 29 December the Parment library in Rouen invites visitors to its video game session, held on the last Tuesday of each month. This edition follows the theme of slowing down, which the library says is being explored across the city's libraries. The listing promises dreamlike strolls, contemplation, exploration and gentle music, so expect quiet, atmospheric games rather than fast competition. It is a chance to try something new on the library's equipment and share the experience with other players. Entry is free, but you need to register through the library's page. The announcement is in French. It starts at 17:00 and ends at 19:00, a relaxed late-afternoon outing for anyone curious about video games as a calm form of exploration. «À vous de jouer - jeux vidéo» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue5Jan
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Hacking in the movies talk, Parment Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Tuesday 5 January the Parment library in Rouen runs a session in its Déclics series about digital culture, this time on hacking as shown in films, series and books. The talk looks at how fiction often bends real events to serve a story, creating an image of computer piracy that can be far from reality. Through these portrayals the organisers want to show what hacking really is, how society sees it and what it says about our relationship with technology. Admission is free, with registration through the library's page. The session is in French. It starts at 14:00 and ends at 15:30, an accessible afternoon discussion for anyone curious about cinema and technology, whether you come alone or with friends. «Déclics - Hacking au cinéma» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Thu7Jan
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation workshop, Parment Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On Thursday 7 January at 10:00 the Parment library in Rouen, on allée Eugène Delacroix, holds one of its conversation workshops in French. The invitation is aimed at people who are learning the language: if you are learning French, this meeting is for you. The idea is simply to come and talk over a tea or a coffee, and the listing stresses that all levels are welcome, so a complete beginner can sit next to someone who is nearly fluent. The workshop is free, but it is held on registration, and the Rouen libraries' agenda page has the booking link. The session is in French, and it runs from 10:00 to 11:00. A conversation circle with a hot drink is a low-pressure way to practise and to meet other newcomers and locals, and since everybody is there to talk, arriving alone is the normal way to join. It also fits a dry-January morning. «Ateliers de conversation en français» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat23Jan
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–12:00

Embroider new life into old clothes at Parment library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

With a needle and thread, give your clothes a second life: an old favourite top you no longer dare wear, a plain jacket that could do with brightening up. Bring them to the Parment library on Saturday morning and embroider together with the librarians and other participants, beginners included. A quiet, chatty two hours in a neighbourhood library on the left bank. Free, registration through the libraries' agenda. «Broderie» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue26Jan
Free
SocialRouen
17:00–19:00

Slow video games evening at Parment library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

On the last Tuesday of every month the Parment library hands over its consoles for two hours of play. This winter the Rouen libraries are running a season on the theme «ralentir», slowing down, so the games chosen are the quiet kind: dreamlike walks, exploration, contemplation and soft music rather than shooting and racing. You take turns on the controllers, chat with other players and discover titles you would never pick yourself. Adults welcome. Free; register in advance via bibliotheques.rouen.fr as places are limited. «À vous de jouer - jeux vidéo» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat30Jan
Free
SocialRouen
15:30–17:30

Pop-Culture Blind Test at Parment Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

Teams compete over four rounds of music from films, TV series, anime and video games from the 1980s to today. It is free but registration is required. Teams form on the spot, so it is a fun way to meet people when you come on your own.

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Thu11Feb
Free
LearningRouen
18:00–19:00

Talk: Transhumanism, Promises and Practices, at Bibliothèque Parment

Bibliothèque Parment

From the quest for immortality to today's longevity techniques, sociologist Cécilia Calheiros examines the nature and rise of transhumanism, the civilisation project it sketches and the place it leaves for human beings. The one-hour talk is at the Parment library in central Rouen. It is free with registration through the library. «Transhumanisme : promesses de mutations, réalités des pratiques» Start time as published; the end time is approximate. Source: OpenAgenda public agendas via Opendatasoft — Licence Ouverte / Open Licence (Etalab).

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Sat13Feb
Free
SocialRouen
20:00–23:00

Super Smash Bros esport night at Parment library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Parment

The Parment library stays open late for a Super Smash Bros tournament with the BH3 esport association, streamed online. Players enter through start.gg; anyone else can sign up as a spectator on the Rouen libraries website and watch the bracket play out on a big screen, which is a good way to learn a game scene without owning a controller. Guest Ayami Michelle, a singer, pianist and balloon sculptor from the anime and gaming world, is also expected. Free; Saturday from eight in the evening. «Tournoi esport» Starts 20:00, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin8 upcoming

Sat28Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics: online scams workshop at Aretha-Franklin library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin in Rouen runs Déclics - Arnaques en ligne, a session about online fraud. The listing explains that the session will look at how scam networks operate. It points out that most people receive frequent calls offering solar panels or exceptional energy aids, or phones that ring without anyone answering, sometimes from 8 am to 8 pm, and that joining a social network can quickly bring contact requests from charming strangers or supposed film stars. Behind these approaches, it says, are often large-scale organised scams that rely on well-honed methods. The session covers how to recognise such attempts, how to avoid them and how to set up automatic protections against some of these practices. The session is free, and registration is required through the library website. It runs from 14:00 to 15:30. A practical workshop like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone shares the same questions. «Nous verrons donc comment fonctionnent ces réseaux d’escroquerie, comment reconnaître leurs tentatives, les éviter et mettre en place des protections automatiques» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, with registration required.

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Wed2Dec
Free
SocialRouen
15:00–16:30

Inclusive Board-Game Afternoon in Rouen

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

The library brings out a selection of adapted, cooperative games for everyone, with or without a disability, to play together. It is free with sign-up. Cooperative games put strangers on the same team, which makes them ideal if you come on your own.

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Sat5Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–16:00

Broche brodée de perles, bead workshop, Rouen library

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

On Saturday 5 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin in Rouen runs a craft workshop called Broche brodée de perles, a beaded brooch. The listing explains that, whether you choose a heart or a star, it only takes embroidering a few beads to make your brooch sparkle. Participants therefore leave with a small handmade piece of jewellery that they have sewn themselves. The workshop is held in the library and lasts from 14:00 to 16:00. The listing gives the price as free, on registration, and it links to the library agenda page where the booking is made, so a place should be reserved in advance. The organiser is Rouen Bibliothèques, the city library network. A small hands-on workshop like this is easy to attend alone, because everyone works on the same simple project at the same table and conversation comes naturally while sewing. «Cœur ou étoile, il suffit de broder quelques perles pour laisser votre broche étinceler.» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, with registration required, and a two-hour slot from 14:00 to 16:00.

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Sat19Dec
Free
CultureRouen
10:00–12:00

Rouen Libraries' Book Club 'Cannibales lecteurs'

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

The Rouen libraries' book club meets to share favourites and critiques, and December's theme is photography as a character in fiction. It is free, with registration on the libraries' website. Book clubs give everyone something to talk about from the start, which suits people coming alone.

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Sat19Dec
Free
LearningRouen
10:30–11:30

Ateliers de conversation en français, Aretha-Franklin library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

On Saturday 19 December 2026 at 10:30 the Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin in Rouen hosts a French conversation workshop, listed by Rouen Bibliothèques under the title Ateliers de conversation en français. The listing addresses people who are learning French and presents the meeting as made for them. Participants come to talk over a tea or a coffee, and every level of French is welcome, so beginners and more advanced speakers can join the same table. The workshop is free of charge, registration is requested through the library agenda, and the session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 on the Saturday morning. The library is at 65 Avenue de Bretagne in Rouen. A relaxed conversation group like this is easy to join alone, since everyone is there to practise speaking and to talk with other learners, and nobody needs to arrive with a friend. «Venez discuter autour d’un thé ou d’un café. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.» Starts 10:30, ends about 11:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the workshop as free, with registration, from 10:30 to 11:30.

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Sat6Feb
Free
CultureRouen
17:00–18:00

«Temps suspendu»: poetry reading at Aretha-Franklin library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

What if time had no hold on us: no timetables, no appointments? Over four sessions in late January and early February, poet Sarah Masson (author of «Désexister») led writing games and word collages around Henri Michaux's poem «La Ralentie» and the theme of slowing down. On Saturday at five the participants read their poems aloud to the public at the Aretha-Franklin library in the Grand-Mare district: an hour of fresh, unpolished poetry by neighbours rather than professionals, in a warm room. Free; register through the Rouen libraries website (bibliotheques.rouen.fr). «Temps suspendu - la restitution» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Wed10Feb
Free
SocialRouen
15:00–16:30

Cooperative games afternoon, Aretha-Franklin Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Aretha-Franklin

On Wednesday 10 February at 15:00 the Aretha-Franklin library in Rouen, on avenue de Bretagne, invites visitors to an afternoon of games called À vous de jouer, jeux des possibles. The library has selected adapted games that encourage cooperation and sharing, so that people with a disability, people with specific needs and everyone else can find activities to enjoy and feel included. The organisers present play as a right for all and as a powerful source of social connection. The format makes it easy to join without bringing a team, since you simply sit down at a table and learn a game with whoever is there. Entry is free but registration is required through the library network's online agenda, and the page is in French. The games afternoon starts at 15:00 and ends at 16:30. «À vous de jouer - jeux des possibles» Starts 15:00, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud8 upcoming

Fri20Nov
Free
SocialRouen
14:00–15:00

Crochet and chat in French for language learners

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

A relaxed alternative to classic conversation classes: learners of French crochet together while chatting. Hooks, yarn and coffee are provided, all levels are welcome, and the session is free with registration.

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Sat5Dec
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–12:00

Felt decorations workshop, Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Saturday 5 December 2026 at 10:00 the Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud in Rouen holds a drop-in craft workshop on felt decorations. The listing says participants assemble ready-made elements, or cut, sew and embroider their own holly wreaths or snow globes. The workshop is open access throughout the session, so there is no need to arrive exactly on time or to stay for the full two hours, and it runs from 10:00 to 12:00. To let everyone enjoy the moment, organisers ask participants to be able to work independently, and they add that people are welcome to come with a companion. The workshop is described as adapted to neurodivergent people. The listing gives the price as free and carries the note on registration, although the description itself speaks of coming without an appointment. A relaxed making session like this is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone works on their own small project at the same tables. «L’atelier est en accès libre pendant toute la durée de la séance : vous n’avez pas besoin d’arriver pile à l’heure» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free and mentions registration, while the description says no appointment is needed.

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Tue8Dec
Free
SocialRouen
10:00–11:00

Ateliers de conversation en français, Madeleine-Riffaud, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 10:00 the Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud in Rouen holds one of its Ateliers de conversation en français, a French conversation meeting organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing addresses people who are learning French and invites them to come and talk over a tea or a coffee. It states that all levels are welcome, so beginners and more confident speakers can take part in the same session. The workshop runs from 10:00 to 11:00. It is free, with registration required through the library's agenda page. The format is informal and built around talking rather than a lesson with exercises. A conversation group like this is easy to join alone, because everyone there is looking to practise and meet other learners, and nobody is expected to arrive with a friend. «Venez discuter autour d’un thé ou d’un café. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the workshop is free with registration, from 10:00 to 11:00.

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Fri18Dec
Free
SocialRouen
14:00–15:00

French and crochet workshop, Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Friday 18 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud in Rouen, on Rue François Couperin, hosts a French and crochet workshop. The listing is aimed at people who are learning French but find the usual conversation workshops do not suit them, and invites them to crochet together instead. The library provides hooks, wool and coffee, and all levels are welcome. The workshop is free but requires registration, which is done through the library's agenda page. It is listed from 14:00 to 15:00. Because the hands are busy with crochet, the conversation can stay relaxed, with pauses and no pressure to speak constantly. A workshop built around a shared activity is easy to attend alone, since everyone is there to learn, practise and meet new people, and nobody needs to arrive with a friend. «Vous apprenez le français, mais les ateliers de conversation habituels ne vous conviennent pas ? Venez crocheter avec nous !» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing says the workshop is free with registration and runs from 14:00 to 15:00.

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Tue5Jan
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French Conversation Workshop at a Rouen Library

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

Learners of French meet at the Madeleine-Riffaud library to chat over tea or coffee, and every level is welcome. The session is free but registration is requested. Everyone is there to practise talking, so newcomers fit straight in.

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Fri22Jan
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:00

French and crochet workshop, Riffaud Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Friday 22 January at 14:00 the Madeleine-Riffaud library in Rouen holds a French and crochet workshop. It is aimed at people who are learning French but do not feel at home in the usual conversation workshops, with the idea that talking is easier when your hands are busy. The library supplies crochet hooks, wool and coffee, and every level is welcome, so beginners in either French or crochet can take part. Entry is free but registration is required through the library's agenda page, and the listing is in French. The session starts at 14:00 and ends at about 15:00, a relaxed hour for meeting new people over a shared craft. «Atelier français et crochet» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Tue2Feb
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–11:00

French conversation workshop, Riffaud Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Tuesday 2 February at 10:00 the Madeleine-Riffaud library in Rouen holds a French conversation workshop for people who are learning the language. The invitation is simple: come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, and all levels are welcome, from complete beginners to confident speakers. Conversation workshops like this give learners a relaxed place to practise speaking with other people in the neighbourhood, without the pressure of a classroom. Entry is free but registration is required through the library network's online agenda, and the page is written in French. The library sits on rue François Couperin in Rouen. The workshop starts at 10:00 and ends at 11:00, a short morning session that suits anyone arriving alone who wants to improve their French and meet other learners. «Ateliers de conversation en français» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Sat20Feb
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–12:00

Tactile story-mat sewing workshop, Riffaud Library, Rouen

Bibliothèque Madeleine-Riffaud

On Saturday 20 February at 10:00 the Madeleine-Riffaud library in Rouen holds a workshop for making a tactile book. Participants help with every stage, from choosing the theme to sewing all the elements and pages of a story mat that will later be used to share stories with very young children. You can come to all the workshops or just one, and all creative talents are welcome. At the first session the team presents the project and proposes several possibilities, and the group then chooses what to work on in the following sessions. Because the project is shared, it is an easy way to meet people while making something useful for the library. Entry is free but registration is required through the library network's online agenda, and the page is in French. The workshop starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00. «Fabrication d’un livre tactile» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet6 upcoming

Thu26Nov
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics - Arnaques en ligne, Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

On Thursday 26 November 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet in Rouen hosts Déclics - Arnaques en ligne, a session about online scams run by Rouen Bibliothèques. The listing explains that most people receive frequent calls offering solar panels or exceptional energy aid, or phone calls that simply ring and are never answered, sometimes from 8 am to 8 pm. It adds that joining a social network can quickly bring contact requests from attractive strangers, even from supposed film stars. Behind these approaches, the text says, there are often large-scale scams with well-rehearsed methods. The session looks at how these fraud networks work, how to recognise their attempts, how to avoid them and how to set up automatic protections against some of these practices. Entry is free, with registration required through the library website, and the session runs from 14:00 to 15:30. A practical talk like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone in the room is there to learn the same things. «comment reconnaître leurs tentatives, les éviter et mettre en place des protections automatiques contre certaines de ces pratiques» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the price as free, with registration required.

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Sat28Nov
Free
LearningRouen
10:00–12:00

Free group reading workshop on "La ville stationnaire" in Rouen

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

On Saturday 28 November 2026 at 10:00 the Amélie-Bosquet library in Rouen runs an arpentage, a group reading workshop, around the book La ville stationnaire, comment mettre fin à l'étalement urbain ? by Bihouix, Jeantet and De Selva. In an arpentage the participants split a book into parts, read them separately and then report to each other, so the whole group covers the work together in a short time. The reading is followed by a friendly period of sharing and reflection on what the book says about stopping urban sprawl. The listing says the workshop is free and requires registration. It lasts about two hours, to roughly 12:00. A shared reading morning is a good fit for someone alone, because the format gives everyone a job and a reason to talk. «Participez à un atelier d'arpentage !» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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Fri4Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–14:45

Déclics free digital help, Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

On Friday 4 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet in Rouen holds one of its Déclics sessions, individual digital appointments for people who want help with their devices. The listing invites visitors to bring questions about a PC, a smartphone or a tablet, and says the library team will help them use their devices and software better or work through technical problems. It adds an important note: anyone whose problem concerns their hardware should remember to bring the equipment along. The sessions are described as personalised and adapted to each person's needs, and this appointment runs from 14:00 to 14:45. The listing states that the appointments are free and that registration is required, with a booking link on the Rouen libraries agenda page. The library is at 21, rue des Capucins. Because every appointment is one to one, it is a natural fit for someone arriving alone, with no need for a companion. «Venez à nos rendez-vous individuels gratuits pour résoudre vos soucis numériques» Starts 14:00, ends about 14:45. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the session as free, by registration, from 14:00 to 14:45.

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Thu17Dec
Free
LearningRouen
14:00–15:30

Déclics, Hacking au cinéma, Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet, Rouen

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

On Thursday 17 December 2026 at 14:00 the Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet in Rouen, at 21 rue des Capucins, hosts Déclics, Hacking au cinéma, a session about computer hacking and how it is shown on screen. The listing notes that much of our idea of hacking comes from the way films, series and books portray it, and that fiction, although sometimes inspired by real events, often reshapes reality to serve its story, which can leave an image far from the truth. Through these portrayals, the session looks at what hacking really is, how society sees it and what it reveals about our relationship to technology. The session runs from 14:00 to 15:30 and is organised by Rouen Bibliothèques. Entry is free, with registration through the library's agenda page. A discussion session like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone comes to learn and talk about the same subject. «Une grande partie de notre vision du piratage informatique vient de la façon dont les films, les séries ou les livres le représentent.» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data). The listing gives the session as free with registration, from 14:00 to 15:30.

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Tue12Jan
Free
LearningRouen
17:00–19:00

Learn to Edit Wikipedia at a Rouen Library

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

Learn to add to Wikipedia in a hands-on library workshop, writing about your neighbourhood or about artists whose works are held in the city's heritage collections. It is free, with registration. Editing alongside others at the same task makes it easy to get talking.

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Sat20Feb
Free
SocialRouen
14:00–16:00

Contemplative video games session at Rouen library

Bibliothèque Amélie-Bosquet

Rouen's libraries invite you to slow down with calm, dreamy video games built around wandering, listening and gentle exploration. Pick up a controller or just watch, no gaming skills needed. Free, with registration. «À vous de jouer - jeux vidéo contemplatifs» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Rouen Bibliothèques (open data).

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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 Rouen free?

Almost all of them. The 76 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Rouen; 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 Rouen 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 Rouen?

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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