Photo : Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi
Our literary meetings: Literary performance
Step into a sanctuary of words where stories are shared both aloud and through the elegance of sign language. It is a brilliant opportunity to connect with fellow readers and discover new texts in a truly inclusive atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of expression.
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi (Paris 12th)
About
The Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi hosts a unique literary performance on Saturday, October 17, 2026, inviting you to share your favorite texts aloud or in French Sign Language. From 10:30 to 12:00, this inclusive event welcomes participants aged 15 and over for a morning of shared expression. Admission is free, and the venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and people with sensory or cognitive disabilities. With professional LSF/FR interpreters on-site to bridge languages, this gathering offers a warm environment where literature transcends traditional barriers, allowing everyone to contribute to the collective experience.
The library invites you to share texts you love, read aloud or in French Sign Language.
LSF/FR interpreters will be present to translate for you, regardless of the language chosen. Send your choices in advance to bibliotheque.saint-eloi@paris.fr
The librarians have also prepared a lovely selection of literary excerpts in French and in Sign Language for you.
An original literary performance shared with the audience! Get your texts ready!
Saturday, October 17, 10:30 AM
all audiences, from 15 years old
free admission
Our take on this event
Join us at the Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi in the 12th arrondissement for a creative literary performance. This event encourages you to step forward and share texts you love, whether through spoken word or French Sign Language. It is a moment designed to highlight the beauty of diverse communication styles in a collaborative setting.
The session takes place on October 17, 2026, between 10:30 and 12:00. To ensure complete inclusion, LSF/FR interpreters will be present throughout the morning to translate between languages. Library staff will also join in by presenting their own curated selection of literary excerpts in both French and sign language.
Entry is free for all attendees aged 15 and up. If you have specific texts you wish to share, please send your choices to the library team in advance. The library is committed to accessibility and is equipped to welcome wheelchair users, as well as individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or living with cognitive disabilities.
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