Graine de Lecteur

Ongoing

• January 19 – February 6 — “Sacré univers” Exhibition · Espace Rosa-Parks (9am–12pm, 2pm–6pm, free entry) — artwork by children from the Pauline-Kergomard, Marcel-Bühler, and Lucie-Aubrac–Bas-rivière schools, and the “Les p'tits loups” leisure center.
• January 19 – February 6 — “Univers de livres” · Espace Rosa-Parks (9am–12pm, 2pm–6pm, free entry) — a selection of “Graine de lecteur” books on the theme of space.
• January 26 – February 7 — Opening of the “Graine de lecteur” fair · Espace Rosa-Parks (9am–12pm and 2pm–6pm, free entry) — “L'espace dans tous ses états” exhibition (artwork by children from Blois leisure centers, schools, and after-school programs) and opening of the “reading cocoon”.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

• 11am–12:30pm — Inauguration of the “P'tit musée” · Espace Mirabeau (free entry) — discover artwork by local school children and after-school groups, plus “Raconte-moi une histoire” storytelling by the Lire et faire lire association.

Monday, January 26, 2026

• 9am — Opening of the “Graine de lecteur” fair · Espace Rosa-Parks

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

• 4:30pm — Choir performance by the Malala-Yousafzai, Molière, and Saint-Charles schools (booking recommended) · Espace Rosa-Parks — a showcase of collective work from the West district.
• 5:30pm — Inauguration of the “L'Espace dans tous ses états” exhibition · Espace Rosa-Parks — a tour of artwork by children from the Quinière district followed by a snack.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — Day with the patron

• 9:30am–11:30am and 2:30pm–5pm — Sale of new books for €1 by the “Lire, c'est partir” association · Espace Rosa-Parks (open to all, free entry).
• 10am–11:30am — Drawing workshop with Anne Zeum · Espace Rosa-Parks (ages 6-10, registration required) — drawing and cutting out based on the book “Coucou !”.
• 2pm–3pm — Meet Anne Zeum, the festival patron · Espace Rosa-Parks (families, subject to availability) — a discussion about her professional career.
• 2:30pm–4pm — Cooking workshop: preparing shooting stars and other UFOs · Espace Rosa-Parks (for children in the school support program, booking required).
• 3:30pm–4:30pm — Illustration workshop with Anne Zeum · Espace Rosa-Parks (parents and children, subject to availability) — discover her techniques for creating picture books.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

• 4:30pm–6:30pm — “L'univers à portée de cartes” · Espace Rosa-Parks (families, free entry) — a selection of space-themed games presented by Zabou.

Monday, February 2, 2026

• 6pm — “Bonnes nuits” · Espace Rosa-Parks (parents and children, free entry) — musical readings for toddlers by the “Pirouette” early childhood center staff and readers from the Espace Rosa-Parks reading committee.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

• 5pm and 5:45pm — “Fusée à histoires cherche astronautes” · Espace Rosa-Parks (families, booking recommended) — storytelling and music by Claire Rassinoux and Léa Decque.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

• 9am–12pm and 2pm–6pm — €1 book sale with “Lire, c'est partir” · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry).
• 10am — “Aria” show by Jesse Lucas · Espace Rosa-Parks (ages 6+, registration required) — an interactive visual and musical journey.
• 10am–12pm — Cooking workshop: “protect your planet” · Espace Rosa-Parks (ages 4-10, registration required) — snack time with local and organic products.
• 2:15pm–3:30pm — Drawing workshop with Anne Zeum · Espace Rosa-Parks (ages 5-10, registration required) — the world of space: drawing and cutting out.
• 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm — “Journey through the galaxy” planetarium, by the “Terre du ciel” astronomy society · Espace Rosa-Parks (booking required) — 3pm for teens 11+, 4pm for little ones 3-6, 5pm for families and children 6-10.
• 3:30pm–5:30pm — Book signing for “Coucou” by Anne Zeum · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry).
• 4pm — “Fusée à histoire cherche astronaute” · Espace Rosa-Parks (ages 4+, registration required) — storytelling and music, with an intergalactic snack.
• 4:30pm — Intergalactic snack · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry).
• 5pm — Results of the Blois–Vienne–Bas-rivière votes (book selections for ages 3-5 and 5-7) · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry).

Friday, February 6, 2026

• 5:30pm — “Aria” show by Jesse Lucas · ALCV (ages 6+, registration required) — an interactive visual and musical journey.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Fair closing

• 9:30am–12pm and 3:30pm–5pm — Closing of the “Graine de lecteur” fair · Espace Rosa-Parks (parents and children, free entry) — a joint event with Espace Mirabeau and the municipal early childhood service.
• 9:30am–12pm — Family cooking workshop · Espace Rosa-Parks (registration required) — gourmet and intersidereal treats for the closing.
• 3:30pm–4pm and 4:45pm–5:10pm — “Un p'tit tour dans l'espace” show · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry) — performed by staff from the City of Blois early childhood nurseries, directed by Nathalie Kiniecik.
• between the two shows — “Pluie d'étoiles gourmandes” · Espace Rosa-Parks (free entry).

Full program published by the City of Blois (source: blois.fr/agenda/graine-de-lecteur, downloadable PDF). Other dates are available in other towns in the Loir-et-Cher department (departmental program of the Ligue de l'enseignement 41, laliguedelenseignement-41.fr).