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Haute-Garonne is celebrating the 9th edition of Nuits de la lecture with a varied program: exhibitions, creative workshops, shows, improvised comedy and interactive conferences on the theme of heritage.
The departmental archives of Haute-Garonne in Toulouse are organizing a special evening for Reading Nights. After a fun stroll around historical letters, the public will be able to entrust the writing of unusual letters to a fanciful typist. An upcycling workshop will also allow you to create unique notebooks by reusing old papers. Cutting, collage and layout will be on the program to celebrate heritage in an original way. The event will be held on Saturday, January 25, with a workshop at 2 p.m. and a performance at 5:30 p.m. The Terra Nova bookshop in Toulouse presents the exhibition “Devenir Cité” by Clément Richem on January 24 and 25. On the program: an artistic discovery, a debate on the city of the future, a sensory show and a creative workshop. An event combining art, reflection and experimentation. The Toulouse Study and Heritage Library celebrates Reading Nights from January 23 to 26 with a rich program. Around twenty events are planned: creative workshops, exhibitions, mapping, games, concerts and other surprises. Architecture and heritage will be highlighted through two exhibitions. A cultural festival for all audiences, at 1 rue de Périgord, Toulouse. The Détours bookstore in Nailloux on January 24, welcomes the company Drouille d’Embrouille for “Books in the Game,” an improvised comedy. Viewers will read passages from books aloud, inspiring hilarious scenes. An interactive and humorous evening. The Saint-Lys Radio museum is organizing a conference on genealogy on Saturday January 25 at 4:30 p.m., as part of Reading Nights. Jean-Pierre Villeneuve, from the Genealogical Entraide du Midi Toulousain association, will present the tools and methods for retracing one's family history. The event includes an interactive exchange with the public, ideal for those curious and interested in genealogical research. By registration: 05 62 23 76 05 or via the website www.saint-lys.fr Address: 7 avenue François Mitterand, in Saint-Lys.
