Upcoming Events (15)
Geneva cafés: life itself
Explore Geneva's café culture through archival photography by Dany Gignoux and poetry by Georges Haldas, showcased at Bibliothèque de Genève. A contemplative art moment blending image and verse in a historic library.
Atelier: idées reçues sur l'asile et la migration
An educational workshop at Bibliothèque de Carouge exploring common misconceptions about asylum and migration, with guided discussion, practical insights, and resources in a welcoming library setting.
Préserver le patrimoine écrit – Bibliothèque de Genève
A scholarly talk hosted by Bibliothèque de Genève on preserving written heritage, outlining the library’s mission, strategies for preservation, and the role of libraries in safeguarding manuscripts and cultural memory.
Étude des écritures anciennes
Delve into ancient scripts with a focused study session at Bibliothèque de Genève, exploring palaeography, decipherment techniques, and historical contexts through expert-led discussion.
Magiciennes, fées et héroïnes merveilleuses
Spellbinding storytelling at Bibliothèque de Genève celebrating magiciennes, fairies, and heroic heroines, inviting children and families to explore magical tales inside a welcoming Geneva library.
Expositions
Art exhibition at Bibliothèque de Genève presenting curated contemporary artworks inside a historic library, blending a public cultural program with visual art. Check the library site for dates and participating artists.
Maurane Zaugg
Maurane Zaugg presents a literary reading at Bibliothèque de Genève, inviting audiences into an intimate evening of prose and ideas in Geneva's historic library, with reflections on her latest works and storytelling craft.
Newsletter
Explore the Bibliothèque de Genève's latest newsletter with library updates, program highlights, new acquisitions, and upcoming events, an engaging intellectual peek into Geneva's literary scene in a cozy indoor setting.
Activités & rencontres
Geneva Public Library hosts a varied program of activities and rencontres, inviting readers and locals to explore culture, swap ideas, and build community in a warm, inviting library setting that celebrates learning and connection.
Cafés genevois exhibition visit
Take a guided visit through the Cafés genevois exhibition at Bibliothèque de Genève, a curated art experience exploring Geneva’s café culture through archival materials and visual displays.
Cafés genevois: la vie même
Participate in a French-language literary conversation at the Bibliothèque de Genève as part of the Cafés genevois series, exploring life itself through intimate talks and reflections in a historic city library.
La Bibliothèque de Genève à travers le temps
An insightful library-history lecture at the Bibliothèque de Genève, tracing centuries of its evolution through time. Featuring archival documents, rare editions, curator insights, and a guided look at the library's architectural and cultural heritage.
La Compagnie Femmeuse
An intimate live theatre piece by La Compagnie Femmeuse at the Bibliothèque de Genève, blending contemporary storytelling with movement inside a historic library setting. Expect a thoughtful, language-rich performance that invites reflection among book-lined walls.
Voltaire dans la rue: quelle image des Lumières?
A library talk at Bibliothèque de Genève examining how Voltaire’s street persona shaped public images of the Enlightenment, with historical context, brief readings, and open discussion.
Témoins de guerre
Explore wartime memories with Témoins de guerre at Bibliothèque de Genève, featuring personal testimonies, archival material, and expert discussion that brings conflict stories to life for readers and researchers.