{"id":7948,"date":"2026-05-18T14:55:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mairie-montataire.fr\/?post_type=event&p=7948"},"modified":"2026-06-04T07:28:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:28:44","slug":"inauguration-of-the-book-festival","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/mairie-montataire.fr\/en\/agenda\/evenement\/inauguration-de-la-fete-du-livre\/","title":{"rendered":"Inauguration of the Book Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

La Book festival<\/mark><\/strong> can be written as from Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 June 2026<\/strong> to celebrate reading in all its forms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's the programme of festivities for you to enjoy, whether you're an avid reader, a curious youngster or a lover of good stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme for Wednesday 10 June<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Elsa Triolet Library<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10h :<\/mark> BB-th\u00e8que<\/strong> dedicated to the children's authors taking part in the F\u00eate du livre on Saturday 13 June at the ch\u00e2teau (0-5 years)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2pm to 5pm: <\/mark>(<\/em>All audiences<\/em>)
Pop bookbinding workshop with artist Marine Laroche<\/strong> participants will be able to take home a book object created during the workshop, using the arts and crafts techniques taught by the workshop leader
Creative Workshop and Writing Workshop<\/strong> supported by the Public Reading and Archives Department team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16h30 :<\/mark> Afternoon tea<\/strong> offered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul \u00c9luard Library<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18h :<\/mark> <\/mark>Street theatre<\/strong> with \u00abL'histoire des Trois Mousquetaires racont\u00e9e \u00e0 deux et en une demi-heure\u00bb by Compagnie Au fond \u00e0 gauche (All audiences<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18h30 :<\/mark> Competition prize-giving ceremony<\/strong> \u00abI write with chalk...\u00bb, opening speech<\/strong> and cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I write with chalk...\u00ab competition\u00bb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Enter the competition \u00abI write with chalk...\u00bb<\/mark><\/strong> and give free rein to your creativity on the pavements of Montataire! Chalk<\/strong>, Write down your favourite quote, a poetic phrase, or (for children) draw an ephemeral work that will embellish our streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libraries lend chalk to help you create your own creations.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Try to win the honour of seeing your work become the\u00a0new library bookmark<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0vouchers to the \u00abLe Verbe \u00e0 l'Objet\" bookshop<\/a>\u00a0\"<\/strong><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

Terms and conditions :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n