The Mairie-run Médiathèque de Monaco is ringing in 2025 with a rich and diverse cultural agenda that offers something for everyone, from film screenings and literary events to hands-on workshops and activities for children.
Following the announcement that access to the Médiathèque de Monaco will be free from 1st January 2025 onwards, the cultural hub and network of community venues has unveiled an engaging and interactive roster of events for the first month of the new year.
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The programme, which is spread across the Médiathèque’s three locations—Bibliothèque Louis Notari, Vidéothèque-Sonothèque José Notari, and Bibliothèque Princesse Caroline-Ludothèque—features a wide array of free events and activities, some of which require prior registration.
At the Bibliothèque Louis Notari, highlights include two ciné-club sessions exploring Andean narratives. The first, on 9th January, will present Animal by Sofia Exarchou, while the 23rd January screening will feature Felipe Gálvez Haberle’s Les Colons.
Literary enthusiasts can look forward to book signings with Violaine Bérot on 14th January and Pauline Déroulède on 17th January. Music lovers will enjoy the Picnic Music events at 12.15pm each Tuesday of the month at the Vidéothèque-Sonothèque José Notari, while the Jeudi Série event will showcase popular TV series on Thursdays at the same time (excluding 30th January).
The January programme also includes a traditional music workshop, a writing session, and a zero-waste sewing class. A conference on eye health by optician Ksenia Jarnova on 30th January and a classical guitar concert by Blagovest Georgiev on 31st January will round out the month.
For younger visitors, the Bibliothèque Princesse Caroline-Ludothèque will host a family yoga session on 11th January, a Kamishibai storytelling performance on 15th January, and a number of creative workshops, including a clown-making session on 29th January. Toddlers up to the age of three can enjoy musical awakening and sensory exploration sessions every Tuesday throughout the month.
All events are free unless otherwise specified. Be sure to check the schedule and register in advance where required.
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