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5 upcoming free programs at 4 library venues in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.

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Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carré des Jalles (2) · Cinéma L'Étoile (1) · Ludo-médiathèque, pôle Simone Veil (1) · Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor (1)

Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carré des Jalles2 upcoming

Fri11Dec
Free
CultureSaint-Médard-en-Jalles
15:00–16:00

Gilbert Bécaud 1980 concert film, Médiathèque, Saint-Médard

Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carré des Jalles

On Friday 11 December 2026 at 15:00 the Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor at the Carré des Jalles in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles presents a session called La boite à musique devoted to the singer Gilbert Bécaud. The listing recalls that he performed 33 times at the Olympia, which earned him the nickname Monsieur 100 000 Volts, and that his polka-dot tie, his hand on his ear and above all his powerful yet sensitive voice left a mark. The programme is a recording filmed in 1980, in which he sings a few of his songs, sometimes as duets, surrounded by guests of the day and some surprise guests. The listing calls the images as rare as they are cheerful for the festive season. Entry is free, and the session runs from 15:00 to 16:00. No booking is mentioned. A film screening in a library is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone simply sits and watches together. «des images aussi rares que réjouissantes en cette période de fêtes.» Starts 15:00, ends about 16:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Saint-Médard-en-Jalles Médiathèques (open data). The listing gives entry as free and the session as 15:00 to 16:00.

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Fri11Dec
Free
LearningSaint-Médard-en-Jalles
19:00–20:30

Media literacy talk, Senghor Library, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles

Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carré des Jalles

On Friday evening 11 December the Léopold Sédar Senghor media library in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, a town just west of Bordeaux, hosts a digital workshop within the Digital Rights Day. Jean-Charles Bouniol, an associate senior lecturer at the Bordeaux Aquitaine journalism institute, speaks about media education and about how to judge sources, using the English word literacy for the skill of reading information critically. The talk invites an exchange about our individual and collective ability to understand where a piece of information comes from and what it is worth, in the middle of an ocean of content. The listing says attendance is free. The language is French. It starts at 19:00 and finishes at 20:30. «L’éducation aux médias, la question des sources et de la « literacy »» Starts 19:00, ends about 20:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Saint-Médard-en-Jalles Médiathèques (open data).

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Cinéma L'Étoile1 upcoming

Fri27Nov
Free
CultureSaint-Médard-en-Jalles
20:00–22:00

Des femmes dans l'espace, film, Cinéma L'Étoile, Saint-Médard

Cinéma L'Étoile

On Friday 27 November 2026 at 20:00 the Cinéma L'Étoile in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles hosts a screening titled À la conquête de l'espace au féminin, organised by the town's médiathèques as part of the Mois du film documentaire. The listing says the library invites the public to discover Des femmes dans l'espace, a documentary series that highlights the careers of women who marked the history of the conquest of space. It explains that scientists, engineers and astronauts, long kept in the shadows, tell of the challenges they faced to advance research and push back the frontiers of exploration. The screening is presented as an inspiring way to look anew at the history of space and at the women who wrote it. Entry is free, and the session runs from 20:00 to 22:00. A film screening like this is easy to attend alone, since everyone in the room is there to watch the same documentary. «Longtemps restées dans l'ombre, scientifiques, ingénieures et astronautes y racontent les défis qu'elles ont relevés» Starts 20:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Saint-Médard-en-Jalles Médiathèques (open data). The listing says entry is free and open to all, and gives the session as 20:00 to 22:00.

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Ludo-médiathèque, pôle Simone Veil1 upcoming

Fri4Dec
Free
LearningSaint-Médard-en-Jalles
14:30–16:30

Développement durable & chocolat workshop, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles

Ludo-médiathèque, pôle Simone Veil

On Friday 4 December 2026 at 14:30 the Ludo-médiathèque, pôle Simone Veil in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles hosts a discovery workshop titled Développement durable et chocolat. The listing explains that the chocolate workshop is offered on 4 December as part of the exhibition set up at the media library. It invites visitors to extend their discovery of the world of cacao through a friendly and participatory moment. The listing gives the entry as free and the session runs from 14:30 to 16:30. The workshop is organised by the town's media libraries and takes place in the building at 26 rue Aurel Chazeau, so it suits anyone curious about where chocolate comes from and how it connects to sustainable development. Because the format is participatory and the entry is free, it is easy to join alone, and a small workshop like this lets visitors chat with others over a shared topic. «Venez prolonger la découverte de l’univers du cacao à travers un moment convivial et participatif.» Starts 14:30, ends about 16:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Saint-Médard-en-Jalles Médiathèques (open data). The listing gives the entry as free and the workshop hours as 14:30 to 16:30.

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Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor1 upcoming

Wed25Nov
Free
CultureSaint-Médard-en-Jalles
19:30–22:30

Matrice, literary talk with Claire Alet, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles

Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor

On Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 19:30 the Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles hosts a literary tasting with the feminist journalist Claire Alet, as part of the Quinzaine de l'égalité et de la diversité initiated by Bordeaux Métropole. The talk centres on her book Matrice : aux origines de la domination masculine. Starting from her own experience, she investigates where male domination comes from, how it took hold in human societies and why it remains so present today. She revisits interpretations by researchers, long exclusively men, going back to prehistory and the Neolithic revolution, and combines historical, anthropological, sociological and philosophical approaches. The listing describes Claire Alet as a journalist and author who wrote documentaries for Arte and co-founded the association Prenons la une. Entry is free, with registration through the Médiathèques, and the event runs from 19:30 to 22:30. A book talk like this is easy to attend alone, because everyone in the room has come to listen and discuss. «Dévoiler cette mécanique implacable, c’est déciller nos regards, c’est ouvrir à une conscience émancipatrice.» Starts 19:30, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Saint-Médard-en-Jalles (open data). The listing says the event is free with registration through the Médiathèques.

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New in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles?

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 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles free?

Almost all of them. The 5 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles; 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 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles 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 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles?

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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