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Why Literature? | Poems and Fragments
Bring Favorite pieces to read slowly and clearly. Poems and short prose fragments. Discussion to follow. Traiga sus obras favoritas para leerlas despacio y con claridad. Poemas y fragmentos breves en prosa. Seguiremos con el debate. Starting Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm. Monthly the second Thursday of each month. The English Language Library. Proximo…
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Come see the new library! Open House Meet and Greet | Sep 5th
Come See the New Library! An Open House Meet & Greet Drinks for sale next door. Or BYOB. Thursday, September 5 at 5 pm. The English Language Library. Proximo Clave Azul, circa Plaza San Fernando. Segunda de Cantaritos 29, Centro Englishlibrarygto.mx
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La Presa Issue #15 is now online
We are very proud to announce that La Presa Issue #15 is now online. The issue is not only one of our most beautiful, but includes some of the most wonderful poetry and short prose by writers from the Americas we have yet published… See it here: La Presa Issue #15. In a few weeks,…
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GTO ELL/Presa 97 Roundtable Discussion on Book Banning | 6 pm May 13 at Presa 97
The world is facing more book bans than any time since the Red Scares of the Cold War 1950s. The American Library Association documented 1,269 demands of book censorship in 2022. In 2023, the number was even higher, with 4,240 different book titles challenged nationwide. Of course, this being a time for challenges of all…
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Presa 97 Spanish Library Launching
We’re thrilled to announce that Presa 97 is embarking on an exciting new venture by launching a Spanish library, inspired by the English Language Library and its community of readers. In our commitment to fostering a love for literature, we are now accepting donations of Spanish books and cash contributions to support this initiative. Your…
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Upcoming ELL benefits: new film, film series, and fashion show
The English Language Library needs your help. Please pencil in the following ELL benefits: a special preview benefit screening of the new film DON BARRY: A Quixotic Exploration in early August and the 2nd Annual Fashion Library benefit at Villa Maria Cristina in November. Lastly, please remember that the GTO Atheneum screenings each Wednesday at…
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Musicals and Star Power! | 2024 Film Schedule
Every Wednesday at 6 pm, Villa Maria Cristina, Paseo de la Presa, Guanajuato, 60 pesos per person. February 21 Giant February 28 Stormy Weather March 6 African Queen March 13 Hairspray March 20 Roman Holiday March 27 One From The Heart April 3 Touch of Evil April 10 Bugsy Malone April 17 The Sting April…
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Brillantes Caminantes
Brillantes Caminantes is a nonprofit organization based in Guanajuato, Mexico. We award scholarships to outstanding local students with limited economic resources and who are often the first in their family to attend university. Indeed, many are the first in their families to complete high school. Along with a monthly stipend, each student receives a laptop…