Photo : Médiathèque Hélène Berr / The Purrisian
Library beyond the walls… at the swimming pool!
Forget lounging on a beach chair and embrace the unexpected combination of swimming laps and diving into a great story. A mobile library is setting up camp right poolside, giving you the perfect excuse to pause your workout for a literary break. It is the ultimate way to refresh both your muscles and your mind this weekend.
Piscine Roger Le Gall (Paris 12th)
About
The local library brings its collection to the Roger Le Gall swimming pool for a unique reading experience by the water. Open to everyone, this event invites you to discover a curated selection of books from the media library while enjoying your time at the pool. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:30. While the literary activity itself is free, standard pool admission fees apply to enter the facility. The event is specifically designed to be accessible to deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, blind or visually impaired people, and those with cognitive disabilities.
Join us at the Roger Le Gall swimming pool and dive into fabulous stories through a selection of books from the media library.
Wednesday, October 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday, December 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Open to all | Free access
(after paying the swimming pool entrance fee)
Roger Le Gall swimming pool
34, boulevard Carnot - 12th district
Our take on this event
Visit the Roger Le Gall swimming pool in the 12th arrondissement for a refreshing mix of swimming and literature. The media library has curated a special collection of books for you to browse, creating a relaxing atmosphere for all visitors at the poolside.
Mark your calendar for these two afternoon sessions taking place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and Wednesday, December 9, 2026, running from 14:00 to 16:30. The reading event is free of charge, though please note that you must pay the regular entrance fee for the swimming pool to gain access to the premises.
Accessibility is at the heart of this initiative. The organizers have ensured that the event is fully adapted to accommodate people who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, and visitors with cognitive disabilities. Whether you are looking for a quiet story or a new discovery, join us on Boulevard Carnot for this unconventional library experience.
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