Night of Reading - Theme: Cities and Countryside
The 10th annual Nuits de la Lecture (Reading Nights), organized for the 5th year by the Centre national du livre (National Book Centre) and the Ministry of Culture, will take place from January 21st to 25th, 2026. For this occasion, the Mémo will see whimsical, fantastical cities spring up within its walls! Amidst thunderous rhythms and the rustling of flowers, you'll have to find your way through games, images, and workshops to build your dream city!
> 10am-6pm - Giant Kapla "Fantastic Cities"
Hosted by the Kapla Centre Toulouse
The wildest cities are coming to the Mémo. Today's objective: extraordinary architecture in a timeless space!
All ages | News Area | Free admission
> 10am-1pm - Each to Their Own Path
A playful and sensory trail for toddlers and their parents!
Ages 0-3 | Café des Cultures | Free admission
> 10:30-11:30 am _ Little Reels "Far from the City"
A program of 5 short films on the theme of nature. Courageous and supportive animals, a burning desire for a countryside getaway, or even a hike as memorable as it is exhilarating!
The 5 films: Kiko and the Animals (Yawen Zheng) / The Tiger Without Stripes (Raúl 'Robin' Morales Reyes) / Head in the Stars (Sylvain Vincendeau) / The Little Sprout (Chaïtane Conversat) / One, Two, Tree (Yulia Aronova)
Ages 3 and up | The Auditorium | Free with reservation
> 2-6 pm _ The Urban Games Library
Hosted by the MJC (Youth and Culture Center)
A selection of games for all ages on the theme of cities and the countryside.
All ages | Café des Cultures | Free admission
> 2:00-3:15 pm & 3:45-5:00 pm - Screen printing workshops with Atelier Bitoño
A fun and engaging graphic workshop to discover the iconic monuments of Montauban and the surrounding landscapes.
Parent-child workshop (ages 5+) | The Workshop | Free with reservation
> 3:00-6:00 pm - Photobooth "Between Towns and Countryside"
Created by Zoom sur l'instant
Remember beautiful things and landscapes in a single snapshot!
All ages | News Area | Free admission
> 5:15 pm - Musical Battle: Accordion vs. Scratch
By Florian Demonsant & Scratch Assembly
When the notes of the accordion meet the scratching of vinyl records, the soundscapes merge. Join us for a unique battle!
All ages | The Auditorium | Free admission
> 10am-6pm - Giant Kapla "Fantastic Cities"
Hosted by the Kapla Centre Toulouse
The wildest cities are coming to the Mémo. Today's objective: extraordinary architecture in a timeless space!
All ages | News Area | Free admission
> 10am-1pm - Each to Their Own Path
A playful and sensory trail for toddlers and their parents!
Ages 0-3 | Café des Cultures | Free admission
> 10:30-11:30 am _ Little Reels "Far from the City"
A program of 5 short films on the theme of nature. Courageous and supportive animals, a burning desire for a countryside getaway, or even a hike as memorable as it is exhilarating!
The 5 films: Kiko and the Animals (Yawen Zheng) / The Tiger Without Stripes (Raúl 'Robin' Morales Reyes) / Head in the Stars (Sylvain Vincendeau) / The Little Sprout (Chaïtane Conversat) / One, Two, Tree (Yulia Aronova)
Ages 3 and up | The Auditorium | Free with reservation
> 2-6 pm _ The Urban Games Library
Hosted by the MJC (Youth and Culture Center)
A selection of games for all ages on the theme of cities and the countryside.
All ages | Café des Cultures | Free admission
> 2:00-3:15 pm & 3:45-5:00 pm - Screen printing workshops with Atelier Bitoño
A fun and engaging graphic workshop to discover the iconic monuments of Montauban and the surrounding landscapes.
Parent-child workshop (ages 5+) | The Workshop | Free with reservation
> 3:00-6:00 pm - Photobooth "Between Towns and Countryside"
Created by Zoom sur l'instant
Remember beautiful things and landscapes in a single snapshot!
All ages | News Area | Free admission
> 5:15 pm - Musical Battle: Accordion vs. Scratch
By Florian Demonsant & Scratch Assembly
When the notes of the accordion meet the scratching of vinyl records, the soundscapes merge. Join us for a unique battle!
All ages | The Auditorium | Free admission
