Le Jour de la Marmotte: Groundhog Day

Join us for a cozy and playful Jour de la Marmotte (Groundhog Day) celebration in collaboration with Les Marmottes Polyglottes! This special storytime in French invites children (ages 6+) to discover the magic of Groundhog Day through stories, imagination, and multilingual fun.

Together, we’ll gather to listen to engaging tales about marmottes, seasons, and surprises—told with warmth, expression, and a touch of language discovery. Whether your child loves animals, stories, or hearing words in different languages, this inclusive storytime is designed to delight curious listeners big and small. After storytime, you can craft or color your very own marmotte with the Alliance Française de Seattle!

Perfect for families, siblings, and young learners, this event celebrates storytelling, cultural curiosity, and the joy of reading together. Recommended for French levels A1 and above. Come cuddle up, listen closely, and see what the marmotte has to say about the days ahead!

Books will be available for sale in French, English, Spanish, and other languages. Opportunity to have the authors sign your copy of the book!

Public Interview with Singer IZIA JEEN

After the Jour de la Marmotte celebration, you are welcome to stay to witness a public interview with Swiss musician, IZIA JEEN, in conversation with Sylvie Joseph-Julien and Hélène Ferret-Kaufman. Following recent wins in the Singing (chant) and Songwriting (Composition) categories of the international IMTA contest in LA, IZIA JEEN is visiting the Alliance Française de Seattle to share about her inspirations as an artist with Sjj Agency. You're invited to listen in on this exclusive conversation and even hear her sing live!