Other activities at Bordeaux-USA

Our president in the newly inaugurated tram Los Angeles

Autres : L’association organise aussi des évènements ponctuels : célébration du Martin Luther King Day, inauguration du tram Los-Angeles Vente de livres…


“Second hand books […] have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack.” Virginia Woolf

La bibliothèque de Bordeaux-USA      revend des livres d’occasions; saisissez l’occasion de découvrir une multitude d’ouvrages (guides de voyages, encyclopédies, romans…), tous écrits en anglais.

Rendez-vous le 13 avril de 14H à 17H au 38

allée d’Orléans (Place de Quinconces) à

Bordeaux.

Other: the association organizes temporary events: celebrating the Martin Luther King Day, christening of the L.A. street-car, book sale…

“Second hand books […] have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack.” Virginia Woolf

The Library of Bordeaux-USA sells second-hand books; come and browse a wide range of books (travel guides, encyclopedias, novels…), all of them written in English.

We welcome you on the 14^th of April, from 2 to 5 pm at the 38 allée d’Orléans (Place des Quinconces).

English at Bordeaux-USA

Conversation en anglais : chacun s’exprime sur le thème de leur choix. L’échange entre les participants permet d’améliorer l’expression orale tout en enrichissant le vocabulaire.

On écoute des chansons, on fait des jeux de rôle et d’autres activités ludiques.

Rebekah Tonnerieux: Every MONDAY from 6:30 to 8 pm:  will be facilitating a conversation group.

If you are thinking about joining us during a school holiday or public holiday, please contact Rebekah first to be sure that there will be a lesson.

Course fees:  25 euros for 4 classes (completed in 5 weeks) OR 8 euros per class.
For further information, please contact Rebekah at 06 26 20 78 65 or by e-mail at rebekahtonnerieux@gmail.com

Concetta Antonelli-Lapeyre: Every TUESDAY from 6:30 to 8 pm:  will be facilitating a conversation group. In general we focus on improving your speaking skills about every day events, interests of the participants and events in the news. 

Course fees:  There are 4 sessions from January - June 2013:

 March 19th – May 21st: 10 weeks ~ 60 euros for 10 classes OR 8 euros per class.

May 28th -June 18th:  Guest facilitator: Kathryn Larcher 4 weeks ~ 24 euros for 4 classes OR 8 euros per.

 For further information, please contact Concetta at 06 48 87 05 98 or by e-mail at camasf@gmail.com

Concetta Antonelli-Lapeyre

Anna Moraitis: Every WEDNESDAY from 7:00 to 8:15 pm: will be facilitating a conversation group for people with Basic English skills. 

Course fees:  60 euros for 10 classes OR 8 euros per class.

 The classes are aimed at those who want to practice and improve their English skills, all levels welcome. Classes will offer a mix of role play in groups of 3-4 people, group conversation, a quiz in team work, expanding your vocabulary, reading and listening activities based on people's interest, latest world news, seasonal topics or any juicy gossip. The focus is on getting everybody to participate in a supportive and fun environment.
Homework will be entirely optional and Anna is open to working with individuals on particular areas they might want to improve.
For further information you can contact Anna at anna.moraitis@gmail.com

Daniel Nibourel: Every THURSDAY from 5:00 to 6:30 pm:

Course fees: for FREE

                                                                      Daniel Nibourel

Enjoy: Independence Day Picnic with Bordeaux-USA

Pique-nique du 4 juillet: Début juillet, Bordeaux-USA organise un repas en plein air, le plus souvent sur les quais. Tout le monde partage les plats froids et les desserts apportés par chacun. Et entonne l’hymne américain.

4th of July Picnic: in July, the association organizes an outdoor meal. Everyone share courses and desserts brought by each of us. And we sing the American anthem.

Enjoy: Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving: En novembre, les membres et les étudiants californiens de Bordeaux 3 se réunissent et partagent un repas traditionnel de Thanksgiving; dans la cantine du lycée Alain Fournier.

Entrée : haricot au beurre et sa sauce d’airelles,

Plat principal : dinde farcie,

Dessert : part de tarte à la citrouille.

Le tout arrosé de bon vin.

Thanksgiving: In November, members and the Californian students of Bordeaux 3 gather and share a typical Thanksgiving meal in the dining-room of the Lycée Alain Fournier.

Starter: beans and butter with a cranberry sauce,

Main course: stuffed turkey,

Dessert: slice of a pumpkin pie.

The party is toasted with refined wine.

Welcome to the Bordeaux-USA Library!

Come and explore from our over 10,000 titles of Fiction, Humor, Biography, History, Poetry, Drama, Art, and Travel.

Why not start with our Welcome Shelves to browse through our Latest Arrivals, and have a look at the Books of the Month we suggest.

Our Check Out process is very simple: You select a book and fill out the check-out sheet provided. Then simply read and enjoy!
But do remember to return the item up to a month later ;-)

We're always excited to hear back from you. So why not leave your comments on our Review page (under construction). This is also a great place to get ideas for your next read.

Since we depend on generous Donations, we will always be grateful for any English books you care to give us from your own collection.