This October, the Médiathèque de Monaco will be offering a diverse programme of activities, from the literary to the artistic and the historical, to visitors of all ages. Here are some of the month’s highlights, including the cultural hub’s plans for Halloween.
The first event coming up at the Bibliothèque Louis Notari is a book signing occasion on Monday 7th October at 6pm. It will host a number of authors shortlisted for the Bourse de la Découverte, and the initiative is part of the Médiathèque’s ongoing collaboration with the Prince Pierre Foundation to promote emerging writers. The event is open to the public, with free admission.
On Tuesday 15th October at 6.30pm, Ambre Pietri will invite attendees to an evening of literary exploration, blending elements of storytelling, theatre and music. Pietri, a multi-talented performer, is a graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Paris.
Friday 18th October marks the opening of Céline Marin’s exhibition Il y a des fleurs partout pour qui veut bien les voir or ‘There are flowers everywhere for those who are willing to see them’ in English. Marin draws her inspiration from local archives and used the Médiathèque’s patrimonial collection to create a series of drawings that reflect the nostalgia of the Côte d’Azur as it was between 1860 and 1940. The exhibition will run until mid-December.
Marin will also lead an intergenerational workshop on Saturday 19th October, from 2pm to 4pm. Participants aged 10 and older can create images using materials from the Médiathèque’s patrimonial collection. The workshop is free, but reservations are required.
Later in the month, the Médiathèque will host a Halloween-themed afternoon on Tuesday 29th October, from 2pm to 4.30pm. The event will feature manga, manhwa, webtoons, anime and more. Reservations are required.
On the same evening at 6pm, Majid Boustany, the founder of the Bacon MB Art Foundation, and Cécilia Auber will present a conference on Francis Bacon and his printmaking techniques. The talk will be free and open to the public.
For those interested in a more relaxed atmosphere, the Médiathèque will continue hosting its picnic music sessions every Tuesday at 12.15pm in the José Notari Video and Audio Library.
Full details of the October schedule are available here.
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