Family in Paris.
Kid-friendly events: puppet shows, storytelling, magic, circus, and workshops.
98 events currently running
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Dragonfly spotting in Bois de Vincennes
Explore the wetland zones of Bois de Vincennes to discover dragonflies, among the oldest known flying insects.
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Noah's World: First Immersive Animal Experience
Ninety-minute immersive adventure with idealised natural scenery, where visitors interact with rescue animals in a unique family experience.
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Wednesday Video Games
Every Wednesday, a curated selection of games chosen by librarians awaits on consoles at Médiathèque Marguerite Duras.
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Garden Events - Ecology Collection
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux presents free events for all ages celebrating its ecology collection and natural world.
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Ice Skating at Accor Arena
Whether you grip the boards or spin with grace, all skill levels welcome at Accor Arena's ice rink in Bercy. Flex your legs, push back and glide across the ice.
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Philharmonie for Children
Philharmonie de Paris offers children aged 4-10 an autonomous discovery space to play, explore, listen, and experience music without a mediator.
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Homework Help: Coup2pouce
Homework support at Virginia Woolf Library (13e). Regular tutoring, exam revision, and problem-solving with civic service volunteers.
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Tell Me a Story
Librarians at L'Heure joyeuse (5e) share stories, nursery rhymes, finger games for toddlers and fairy tales for older children.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche La Rochefoucauld
Crèche La Rochefoucauld and association Crescendo open their doors on Saturday mornings for family activities. Drop in for games, crafts, and play with other families in the 9th arrondissement.
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Saturday Family Time at Crèche Popincourt
Municipal crèche Popincourt (11e) opens Saturdays with family activities led by association Crescendo.
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Saturday Family Time at Crèche Folie Régnault
Municipal crèche Folie Régnault (11e) opens Saturdays with family activities led by association Crescendo.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche Louis Blanc
Crèche Louis Blanc and association Crescendo welcome families on Saturday mornings. Enjoy creative activities and play sessions designed for young children and parents in the 10th arrondissement.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche Garancière
Crèche Garancière and association Môm'Artre offer family activities on Saturday mornings in two sessions. Bring your little ones for play, songs, and socialising in the 6th arrondissement.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche Laure Diebold
Crèche Laure Diebold and association Crescendo open on Saturday mornings for family activities. Join creative sessions, games, and play time with other families in the 8th arrondissement.
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Saturday Family Time at Crèche Rambuteau
Municipal crèche Rambuteau (3e) opens Saturdays with family activities led by association Je d'enfant. Two time slots available each Saturday.
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Saturday Family Time at Crèche Lefebvre
Municipal crèche Lefebvre (15e) opens Saturdays with family activities led by association Je d'enfant. Two time slots available each Saturday.
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Saturday Family Time at Crèche Aubervilliers
Municipal crèche Aubervilliers (18e) opens Saturdays with family activities led by association Môm'Artre. Two time slots available each Saturday.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche Schloesing
Crèche Schloesing and association Môm'Artre welcome families on Saturday mornings with activities in two time slots. Play, explore, and connect with other parents and children in the 16th arrondissement.
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Saturday Family Activities at Crèche Pereire
Crèche Pereire and association Môm'Artre welcome families on Saturday mornings with two activity sessions. Play, create, and meet other families in a welcoming space in the 17th arrondissement.
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Story Time at Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz
Join the first Saturday of each month for an hour of stories at Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz. Librarians share tales for all ages in the children's section.
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Toddler Storytime at Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren
Every Wednesday, a librarian at Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren welcomes toddlers and parents in the young children's section. Guidance and individual reading support in a nurturing space.
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Board Games at Assia Djebar Library
Play board games with library staff and try different selections each week. Saturdays at 4pm.
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Wednesday Adventures 2025-26
Immersive nature sessions in Bois de Vincennes where children play freely, exercise imagination, and disconnect from the urban environment with woodland professionals.
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Little Ears Music Circle
Music and storytelling session at Bibliothèque Assia Djebar for infants. Librarians lead singalongs, nursery rhymes and tales. Registration required, one adult per child.
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Motor skills for families at Gymnase Rosa Parks
Free parent-child sports sessions for ages 3-7 at Gymnase Rosa Parks in the 14th. Saturdays and Sundays, no registration needed. Parisian families only.
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Roller and skateboarding for families at EGP18
Free roller and skateboarding sessions for parents and children aged 3-7 at EGP18 and Gymnase des Fillettes on Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. Exclusive offer for Paris families.
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Movement and multisports for families at Chapelle International
Free motor skills and multisport activities for parents and children aged 3-7 at Gymnase Chapelle International on Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. For Paris families.
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Family basketball and motor skills at Gymnase Saint-Germain
Basketball and motor skills for parents and children aged 3-7 at Gymnase Saint-Germain, 6e. Free, no booking required, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Family Badminton and Basketball at Centre Lenglen
Free, drop-in badminton and basketball for parents and children aged 3-7 at Centre sportif Suzanne Lenglen on weekends. Paris residents only.
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Gymnastics taster for families at Gymnase de la Grange aux Belles
Free gymnastics and movement activities for parents and children aged 3-7, Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. For Paris resident families only.
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Family Gym Basics at Centre Jacqueline Auriol
Free, drop-in gym and movement activities for parents and children aged 3-7 at Centre sportif Jacqueline Auriol on weekends. Paris residents only.
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Family activities at Piscine Emile Anthoine
Family activities for parents and children aged 3-7 at Piscine Emile Anthoine, 15e. Free, no booking required, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Badminton and table tennis for families at Gymnase Saint-Merri
Free parent-child sports sessions for ages 3-7 at Gymnase Saint-Merri in the 4th. Saturdays and Sundays, no registration needed. Parisian families only.
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Table tennis and movement for families at Gymnase Garancière
Free Saturday and Sunday activities for parents and children aged 3-7 at this 6th-arrondissement gym. No booking required. Exclusive to Paris families.
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Motor skills for children and strength training for adults at Charles Mildé
Free motor development for children aged 3-7 and strength training for adults at Gymnase Charles Mildé on Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. Exclusive for Paris families.
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Gymnastics and multisports for families at Gymnase Paul Valeyre
Free parent-child sports sessions for ages 3-7 at Gymnase Paul Valeyre in the 9th. Saturdays and Sundays, no registration needed. Parisian families only.
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Baby parkour for families at Centr'Halles Park Suzanne Berlioux
Free parkour and movement activities for parents and children aged 3-7, Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. For Paris resident families only.
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Parkour at Centr'Halles Suzanne Berlioux
Parkour training led by Paris city sports instructors at Centr'Halles Park Suzanne Berlioux in the 1er arrondissement.
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Awakening games and movement for families at Gymnase Auguste Blanqui
Free Saturday and Sunday activities for parents and children aged 3-7 at this 13th-arrondissement gym. No booking required. Exclusive to Paris families.
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Motor skills for children and strength training for adults at Suchet
Free motor development for children aged 3-7 and strength training for adults at Centre Sportif Suchet on Saturdays and Sundays, no booking required. For Paris families.
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Motor skills and badminton for families at Gymnase Alice Milliat
Free parent-child sports sessions for ages 3-7 at Gymnase Alice Milliat in the 14th. Saturdays and Sundays, no registration needed. Parisian families only.
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Family awakening games and motor skills at Centre sportif Charcot
Awakening games and motor skills for parents and children aged 3-7 at Centre sportif Charcot, 13e. Free, no booking required, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Saturdays as a Family at Crèche Pixérécourt
Family activities on Saturday mornings at this nursery, now open to the public, with hands-on games and crafts for young children.
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Youth Reading Group: Tatoulu
A reading group for young people to share their favourite novels, manga, and comics, discover new series and heroes. Meets Saturdays at Bibliothèque Assia Djebar.
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Story time for ages 3-6
Librarians at Bibliothèque Assia Djebar share favourite stories with young children. Registration required; one adult per child.
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Story Hours
A family moment at médiathèque James Baldwin for young children and those who love them.
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Homebound Library Service at Médiathèque Virginia Woolf
Library collections brought to people with limited mobility. A volunteer porter ensures access to books and materials for homebound patrons.
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Saturday for Children
Tales, readings and nursery rhymes for ages 0-6 at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan in the 10e.
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Saturday Stories
Librarians read their favourite stories once a month for ages 3-6 and their parents at Bibliothèque François Villon in the 10e.
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Sam'dit Reading: Teen Book Club
Shape the teen collection at Médiathèque Violette Leduc in the 11e by joining this new reading club and voting on acquisitions.
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A Whole Hour of Stories
Storytime session at Médiathèque Marguerite Duras in the 20th arrondissement.
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Games Evening at Bibliothèque L'Heure Joyeuse
Games evenings at libraries in Paris's 5th and 6th districts, running January to June 2026.
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Storytelling for Toddlers at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens
Stories, nursery rhymes and finger games for children 18 months to 3 years and parents at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens. Book one week ahead.
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Video Games at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan
Play with others at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan in the 10th. Controllers ready.
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Books and bottles
Story time session for babies and toddlers at Médiathèque Violette Leduc. Book ahead to secure your place.
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Story time for nursery and primary school (January-June)
Librarians read stories aloud for children aged 4 and up at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens. Booking required one week before each session.
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Story time
Stories for children aged 2 to 5 at Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, read by librarians in varied formats: sign language, bilingual English, kamishibai, and musical selections.
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Stories & Co.
Story time for children at Médiathèque Violette Leduc in the 11th arrondissement. Bring your family for a selection of tales.
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Seedling Stories: Babies at Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix
Storytelling sessions for infants and toddlers with their parents or carers at Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix.
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1, 2, 3, Tell Me a Story!
Settle among cushions at Bibliothèque Buffon and listen to stories told live.
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La Parcelle Cultural Garden Reopening
La Parcelle reopens with a flower farm, greenhouse, vegetable garden, children's play area, and creative workshops for families every weekend.
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Astrid, Fifi and Others
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren celebrates its new name with exhibition, performance, festival, and workshops.
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Astrid Lindgren Exhibition
Meet Pippi, Rasmus, Kati and other characters created by Astrid Lindgren at Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren.
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Stories for the very young at Médiathèque Virginia Woolf
Monthly Saturday storytelling session for babies and toddlers aged 0-3, featuring tales, songs, finger plays and tactile books.
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Stories Under the Frangipani
Storytelling event at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire for all ages, offering a moment to watch, listen, sing and dream together.
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Little Ones Saturdays
Saturday mornings in the 12th for children aged 3-5 and their parents at Centre Paris Anim'.
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Video game session at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire
Video games and escapism at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire in the 14e. A chance to unwind and share a good moment with others.
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Story hour at Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz
Tales and stories at Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz in the 20e. Once upon a time in the library.
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Baby reading time - Shared reading for toddlers
Gentle introduction to books at Bibliothèque Amélie for children aged 0-3 with a parent or carer. Individual readings in the toddler space: reading, looking, listening, touching.
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Story hour for ages 2-4
Stories and characters at Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard. Owl babies, moody ladybugs, Elliott and many more emerge from the picture book shelves for young listeners.
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The Story Cabin (ages 4-8)
Monthly storytelling session at Médiathèque Virginia Woolf for children aged 4-8. Tales of adventure, laughter, and wonder.
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Seeds and Cuttings Swap
Exchange seeds and plant cuttings at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux. Learn gardening techniques and discover new services.
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Board Games Workshop
Board games afternoon for ages 8+ at Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire. Laughter and fun guaranteed.
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May Programme at L'Heure Joyeuse
Monthly events calendar at Bibliothèque L'Heure Joyeuse. Family-friendly activities, storytelling, and workshops designed for young visitors and caregivers in the 5th arrondissement.
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Storytime
Animated readings of albums, tales and kamishibai performances accompanied by songs and finger plays at Bibliothèque Amélie.
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Storytime for babies 9-24 months
Songs, nursery rhymes, finger games and soft toys combine with a caregiver's reassuring presence for early literacy at Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard.
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What is Money?
Guided immersive tour for children exploring money and exchange from barter to banknotes. A playful journey through economics, commerce and the evolution of payment.
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Seed of Stories: Readings for Older Children
Story sessions for children aged three and up at Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, welcoming parents to enjoy tales and books together.
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Seed of Stories: Baby Readings
Story sessions for babies and toddlers with their parents at Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, fostering early love of reading and books.
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Conservatoire Claude Debussy open house week
Explore activities across two sites: Courcelles and Jonquière. Discover classes and programmes at Paris's municipal music and dance conservatory.
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Poétobus
Mobile poetry library from the Normandy House of Poetry travels to Belleville's viewpoint, Emmanuel Fleury square, Maison des Fougères, rue des Pyrénées market and place des Fêtes.
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Hat-Making Workshop with Claire Vallery
Creative parent-child hat-making workshop at Bibliothèque Buffon. Design and decorate your own hat.
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Les Racontinettes
Family storytime gathering at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux in the 3rd arrondissement. Read together in a welcoming library setting.
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Bilingual Storytime: French-English
Bilingual French-English storytime at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens in partnership with the American Library in Paris.
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Trail Game: Cinema in the 11th
Organised by the Léon Blum-Folie Régnault neighbourhood council and MJC Paris-Mercœur, this trail game invites you to rediscover the 11th arrondissement alone, with friends or family.
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Les Margotines - Baby Readers
A session for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years. Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and finger games create a gentle introduction to reading and language.
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Odyssey - Understanding DYS Disorders
An interactive game designed to build understanding of dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other learning differences. For children and families.
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Costume Roleplay Evening at Bibliothèque Buffon
Special costume roleplay evening at Bibliothèque Buffon, part of the city libraries' focus on clothing. Come in costume.
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Reading with a Dog - Stories of Woof
Meet Daphné and her dog Alakay at Médiathèque Hélène Berr. Discover the gentle and mindful connection between humans and animals through storytelling.
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Little Stories of Bidouille - Storytime for Ages 0-3
Monthly storytelling session for babies and parents, adapted to the youngest ears. Held the second Saturday of each month at Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 14e.
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Board Game Afternoon
Discover the board games available at Médiathèque Violette Leduc. Library cardholders can play on-site for free.
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Tales of the New World
Théâtre IVT creation told in French sign language and spoken French, featuring poetry and humour for children from age two, performed by two actors at Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard.
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Bidouille's Stories: Storytime for Children Aged 4+
Second Saturday of each month at Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, Bidouille and librarians read picture books for children aged four and up.
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Little Creative Workshop
Monthly meeting for creative children at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 3e.
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Racontines
Story time for toddlers at Bibliothèque Gutenberg in the 15th arrondissement.
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Sparkly Tales in LSF/FR at Saint-Éloi
Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi hosts a glittering LSF/FR storytelling session as part of artist Nikesco's carte blanche, marking Pride Month with poetry and sign language.
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Story Time with Librarians
Stories and music selected by librarians for young children at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux in the 3rd.
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Musical Nap for Little Ones
Bibliothèque François Villon invites families to relax together during this gentle musical session as part of the Fête de la musique.