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Program | Sister Library at Colombo Public Library
🌸 The Sister Library presents a vibrant programme of readings, workshops, and discussions at Colombo Public Library, with additional film screenings at the Goethe-Institut and the Alliance Française de Colombo.
🌸 Visit the Sister Library in the lobby of the Colombo Public Library until 30 November.
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📚 Fri, 28 Nov | 4.30–6.30 p.m.
“Books We Carry II” — With Olivia Bellemere, Theena Kumaragurunathan, Dr. Niluka Gunawardena
📚 Sat, 29 Nov
-10.30 a.m.–12.00 p.m. — Book Reading: “Saying Hello!” (ages 3–8) with Mokshini Jayamanne
-3.00–5.30 p.m. — “හූනා ලැග්ග බාල්කේ – කොරෝනා කාලේ කවි කතා” Poetry reading & book launch by Anomaa Rajakaruna

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Are you passionate about animation and eager to learn the secrets behind making characters move naturally? Join us for a special Walking Character Animation Workshop led by animation artists Irushi Tennekoon and Shenuka Corea.

Whether you’re an aspiring animator or simply curious about the craft, this hands-on session will teach you how to create smooth, lifelike walking animations that bring characters to life on screen.

📍 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo, 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 07
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 18
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👦👧 For participants aged 12 and above

🎟️ 500 LKR Registration fee- email events@alliancefrancaise.lk for payment details
🎟️ Free registration for AF students and members.

A celebration of creativity, imagination, and storytelling through animated film. Organized by the Alliance Française de Colombo and Alliance Française de Kandy, as part of the global Fête du cinéma d’animation initiated by L’Association Française du Cinéma d’Animation (AFCA).

Sister Library, led by Indigenous artist aqui Thami, is a vibrant art initiative that goes beyond the conventional concept of a library. Rooted in the celebration of women, it intertwines literature with community involvement to nurture diverse and inclusive connections. As an evolving and generative artwork, Sister Library is a space dedicated to celebrating female creativity—housing works by women writers, artists, and zine makers.

After its first stops at the Lakmahal Community Library in Colombo, the Alliance Française de Kandy and the JDA Perera Gallery in Colombo,the Sister Library is now heading to Jaffna. From 30 August to 27 September 2025, it will be accessible to the public at Kälam – A Space for Cultural Encounters in Jaffna. For the opening weekend, we have planned a range of activities, especially for schoolchildren, along with a workshop at the University and further exciting events, we will share more details soon.

Sister Library is being realized in partnership with Everystory, an organisation committed to amplifying underrepresented voices through literature and storytelling.

As part of the collaboration, Everystory has contributed important Sri Lankan writing to the library’s collection. Additionally, the Goethe-Institut and Alliance Française have expanded the selection by adding feminist literature from Germany and France, translated into English.

The project is funded by the Franco-German Cultural Fund. The Fund was set up in 2003 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty of friendship between France and West Germany and it promotes Franco-German cooperation by providing support for cultural and artistic projects.

The DÉFI is a fun contest in French between several Alliances Françaises that offer their learners the opportunity to meet virtually and challenge each other around issues related to Francophone cultures and the French language.

As part of the Francophonie Summit, this year’s focus will be on Francophone cultures.

The competition is free and open to all learners of the participating AFs, this year exceptionally from 18 years old so that the winners can travel to Paris for the international final.

Since the previous edition, the DÉFI has been open to learners from level A2 – questions are written accordingly – which has significantly expanded the audience reached.

The local selections will take place on Wednesday the 8th of May at 6.00pm at the Alliance Française de Colombo.

●Fill in the Google form with your details though the link

https://forms.gle/AZXKW5MKmmE4LMVo8

●Email events.afcolombo@gmail.com for more details.