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Board game night: investigations, puzzles and other mysteries
Come with friends, family, or solo to test different board games and puzzles on the theme of mystery!
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)
About
Each month, the municipal libraries of the 15th arrondissement take turns hosting a game night.
In December, it's the turn of the Marguerite Yourcenar media library, on the program: board or tabletop games for everyone from age 6 and up.
This evening will be dedicated to the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of her passing.
Participatory buffet: if you can, bring something to drink and snack on for the potluck buffet!
Don't hesitate to also bring your own investigation or puzzle games to introduce them to as many people as possible!
Friday, December 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
all audiences from 6 years old
registration required from November 11 on https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/agendayourcenar or with the librarians
During this session, we also offer:
- An exhibition on Agatha Christie and travel: from Tuesday, November 24, 2026 to Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
- A special Saturday Reading session on Agatha Christie: Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m.
- A special Virtual Reality and video game session focusing on riddles and investigations: Saturday, December 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Our take on this event
Channel your inner sleuth for an evening dedicated to puzzles, whodunits, and the legendary atmosphere of classic crime fiction. Whether you are a master of deduction or just love a good mystery, bring your favorite investigation games to share with a community of fellow players.
Join the Marguerite Yourcenar Library on Friday, December 11, 2026, for an evening of mystery and investigation. From 19:00 to 22:00, board game enthusiasts are invited to honor Agatha Christie fifty years after her passing. This free, welcoming event is open to everyone aged 6 and older. Designed to be inclusive, the library is wheelchair accessible and features accommodations for visually impaired visitors and those with cognitive disabilities. Make sure to book your spot starting November 11 through the library staff or the online registration platform to join in the deduction games and collaborative buffet.
The 15th arrondissement is hosting a special gaming night dedicated to Agatha Christie on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Marguerite Yourcenar Library. From 19:00 to 22:00, visitors aged 6 and up can dive into board games and puzzles. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mystery games to share with others and are invited to contribute to the collaborative buffet by bringing drinks or snacks to enjoy throughout the evening.
The event is free of charge, though registration is required starting November 11 via the library’s online system or by speaking with the librarians. The venue is fully accessible, providing facilities for wheelchair users, visually impaired visitors, and those with cognitive disabilities.
To further celebrate the author, an exhibition centered on Agatha Christie and travel will be displayed from November 24, 2026, to January 6, 2027. Additionally, two related sessions are scheduled: a special reading event on Saturday, December 5, at 10:30, and a workshop on virtual reality and mystery-themed video games on December 5, running from 14:00 to 17:00.
