Librarians

In this conversation on Palestinian culture and resistance, and Arab/Middle Eastern literature, the founding editor of The Markaz Review, **Jordan Elgrably**, presents the new title *[The Best of The Markaz Review 2020-2025](https://themarkaz.org/all-issues/the-best-of-the-markaz-review-2020-2025/)*, a collection of essays, reviews, art, fiction and poetry from the review’s first five years of publishing. He’ll also present the anthologies *[Sumūd: A New Palestinian Reader](https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4653-sumud)* (Seven Stories Press 2025) and *Stories from the Center of the World: New Middle East Fiction* (City Lights 2024), all titles curated by editors at The Markaz Review. [BUY THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/sumud/) **About the speaker:** **Jordan Elgrably** is a French, Moroccan and American writer and translator. His stories and creative nonfiction have appeared in many anthologies and reviews, including Apulée, Salmagundi, and the Paris Review. Founder and Editor-in-chief of The Markaz Review, he is the cofounder and former director of the Levantine Cultural Center/The Markaz in Los Angeles (2001–2020). He is the editor of *[Stories From the Center of the World](https://citylights.com/city-lights-published/stories-from-the-center-of-the-world/)* (City Lights 2024), and co-editor with Malu Halasa of *[Sumūd: a New Palestinian Reader](https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4653-sumud)* (Seven Stories Press 2025). He is based in Montpellier, France.

Hello everyone, 👉🏻 Looking for a regular dance class ? 🌿 ASK FOR YOUR TRIAL CLASS // FROM SEPTEMBER 2025 to JUNE 2026🌿 If you’re thinking about bringing contemporary or jazz dance into your weekly routine, I’m teaching in Gràcia at two different studios. There are 7 groups in total, ranging from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Classes take place in: 🌿 Gràcia (metro Joanic / Fontana) 👉🏻 Wednesdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:15 - 21:45 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) 🌿 Gràcia (metro Lesseps / Fontana) 👉🏻 Thursdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:00 - 21:30 (jazz all levels) 👉🏻 Fridays / 10:00 - 11:30 (contemporary complete beginners) / 11:30 - 13:00 (contemporary intermediate) / 13:30 - 15:00 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) You’ll be joining an existing, multicultural and mixed-level group. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and French if needed. My approach blends improvisation, coordination, cardio, and body quality work — with a focus on sensation over form. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM on WhatsApp or Instagram (IG: @sylvain_ludovico) Wishing you a great start to the season — see you soon! 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

Join our Contemporary Book Club for a cozy and heartfelt discussion of *First-Time Caller*. We’ll talk late-night conversations, unexpected connections, and the kind of slow-burn romance that feels like a warm hug. Come ready to share favorite moments, thoughts, and all your feelings. 📅 **Thursday, January 22, 2026** · **19:30** 📍 **A Romance Court** – C/ Monistrol 1, Barcelona 🎟️ **Free entry** ✨ *Contemporary romance, shared at the Court.* Únete a nuestro club de lectura contemporáneo para una conversación acogedora y emotiva sobre *First-Time Caller*. Hablaremos de charlas nocturnas, conexiones inesperadas y romances slow burn que se sienten como un abrazo. Ven con ganas de compartir escenas favoritas, opiniones y emociones. 📅 **Jueves, 22 de enero de 2026** · **19:30** 📍 **A Romance Court** – C/ Monistrol 1, Barcelona 🎟️ **Entrada gratuita** ✨ *Romance contemporáneo compartido en la Corte.*

Hello everyone, 👉🏻 Looking for a regular dance class ? 🌿 ASK FOR YOUR TRIAL CLASS // FROM SEPTEMBER 2025 to JUNE 2026🌿 If you’re thinking about bringing contemporary or jazz dance into your weekly routine, I’m teaching in Gràcia at two different studios. There are 7 groups in total, ranging from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Classes take place in: 🌿 Gràcia (metro Joanic / Fontana) 👉🏻 Wednesdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:15 - 21:45 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) 🌿 Gràcia (metro Lesseps / Fontana) 👉🏻 Thursdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:00 - 21:30 (jazz all levels) 👉🏻 Fridays / 10:00 - 11:30 (contemporary complete beginners) / 11:30 - 13:00 (contemporary intermediate) / 13:30 - 15:00 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) You’ll be joining an existing, multicultural and mixed-level group. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and French if needed. My approach blends improvisation, coordination, cardio, and body quality work — with a focus on sensation over form. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM on WhatsApp or Instagram (IG: @sylvain_ludovico) Wishing you a great start to the season — see you soon! 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

Apache Parquet, Apache Arrow and Apache Iceberg are becoming central projects in the field of big data analysis. In this talk we will talk about how these projects are organized, what is behind an Apache project, what is the history of these projects, the problems they try to solve and we will give a brief overview of the most important standards they have generated and promulgated. Speaker: Raúl Cumplido 📅 **Date:** January 22nd ⏰ **Start time:** 19:00 📍 **Location:** [Akasha Hub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZE8q8uaag8UgnRCA) \- Carrer de la Verneda\, 19\, Nau 1 · Barcelona **Agenda:** * 19:00 h: Welcome * 19:05 h: Talk * 19:50 h: Networking

**🏃‍♀️ Yoga & Stretch para Runners – Recupera y equilibra tu cuerpo** 📍 *Exterior Sala Gregal – Port Olímpic, Barcelona* 🗓 **Martes, Miércoles y Jueves · 🕗 20:00 – 21:00** Sesiones enfocadas en **estiramientos, movilidad y respiración** para mejorar la recuperación muscular y prevenir lesiones. Perfectas tras correr, entrenar o simplemente para liberar el cuerpo después del día. Ideal para runners, deportistas o personas activas que buscan más equilibrio físico y mental. 📲 **Reserva tu plaza:** 👉 WhatsApp: [https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1](https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1) 💳 O paga con tarjeta a través de **Momence:** [https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y](https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y) 🌊 Parte de cada aportación apoya proyectos como **The Ocean Cleanup**, colaborando con la limpieza de los océanos. 🌐 **Más información:** Web: [https://yogatempleworld.com](https://yogatempleworld.com) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/](https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/) 🙏 Gracias por regalarte este espacio de energía y conciencia. Nos vemos frente al mar para cuidar cuerpo y mente. **Namasté,** **Néstor Rodríguez Jiménez** 🌍 *YogaTempleWorld* 🤲🏻

APP: https://bit.ly/3LRPxUN WHATSAPP GROUP: https://bit.ly/3jLqd5j www.barcelonainternationalsocial.com The best event with KARAOKE at Ogham 🎤 It has two floors, where on the main one we can enjoy our Language Exchange as usual, and on the lower one, the new KARAOKE and a giant JENGA 😃🎉😃 Finally, we have the ultimate event that we all wanted, to spend a fun THURSDAY in the company of international and local people 👌 Where we can socialize, practice languages, sing (optional) & to dance SALSA-BACHTATA (optional)💃 (You only pay for your drinks) HAPPY HOUR unti 9:30pm 🍺 In the best place recently opened with very good communication, it's very beautiful You can enter LA BIBLIO DISCO (FREE) from 12:00 AM to 1 AM Guestlist: NIGHTLIFE 😃🎉😃 ______________________________________________ El mejor evento con KARAOKE en Ogham 🎤 Tiene dos plantas, donde en la principal podremos disfrutar de nuestro Language Exchange como siempre y en la de abajo del nuevo KARAOKE y un JENGA gigante 😃🎉😃 Por fin tenemos el evento definitivo que tod@s queriamos, para pasar un JUEVES divertido en compañía de gente internacional y local 👌 Donde podemos sociabilizar, practicar idiomas, cantar (opcional) & bailar SALSA-BACHTATA (opcional)💃 (Solo se paga tu consumicion) HAPPY HOUR hasta las 20:30h🍺 En el mejor lugar recientemente abierto con muy buena comunicacion, es muy bonito Podeis entrar a la BIBLIO DISCO (FREE) desde las 24:00h a 1am Lista: NIGHTLIFE 😃🎉😃

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Hello everyone, 👉🏻 Looking for a regular dance class ? 🌿 ASK FOR YOUR TRIAL CLASS // FROM SEPTEMBER 2025 to JUNE 2026🌿 If you’re thinking about bringing contemporary or jazz dance into your weekly routine, I’m teaching in Gràcia at two different studios. There are 7 groups in total, ranging from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Classes take place in: 🌿 Gràcia (metro Joanic / Fontana) 👉🏻 Wednesdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:15 - 21:45 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) 🌿 Gràcia (metro Lesseps / Fontana) 👉🏻 Thursdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:00 - 21:30 (jazz all levels) 👉🏻 Fridays / 10:00 - 11:30 (contemporary complete beginners) / 11:30 - 13:00 (contemporary intermediate) / 13:30 - 15:00 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) You’ll be joining an existing, multicultural and mixed-level group. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and French if needed. My approach blends improvisation, coordination, cardio, and body quality work — with a focus on sensation over form. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM on WhatsApp or Instagram (IG: @sylvain_ludovico) Wishing you a great start to the season — see you soon! 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **ABISSINIA** in **GRACIA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

Hello everyone, 👉🏻 Looking for a regular dance class ? 🌿 ASK FOR YOUR TRIAL CLASS // FROM SEPTEMBER 2025 to JUNE 2026🌿 If you’re thinking about bringing contemporary or jazz dance into your weekly routine, I’m teaching in Gràcia at two different studios. There are 7 groups in total, ranging from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Classes take place in: 🌿 Gràcia (metro Joanic / Fontana) 👉🏻 Wednesdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:15 - 21:45 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) 🌿 Gràcia (metro Lesseps / Fontana) 👉🏻 Thursdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:00 - 21:30 (jazz all levels) 👉🏻 Fridays / 10:00 - 11:30 (contemporary complete beginners) / 11:30 - 13:00 (contemporary intermediate) / 13:30 - 15:00 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) You’ll be joining an existing, multicultural and mixed-level group. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and French if needed. My approach blends improvisation, coordination, cardio, and body quality work — with a focus on sensation over form. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM on WhatsApp or Instagram (IG: @sylvain_ludovico) Wishing you a great start to the season — see you soon! 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

Hello everyone, 👉🏻 Looking for a regular dance class ? 🌿 ASK FOR YOUR TRIAL CLASS // FROM SEPTEMBER 2025 to JUNE 2026🌿 If you’re thinking about bringing contemporary or jazz dance into your weekly routine, I’m teaching in Gràcia at two different studios. There are 7 groups in total, ranging from complete beginners to advanced dancers. Classes take place in: 🌿 Gràcia (metro Joanic / Fontana) 👉🏻 Wednesdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:15 - 21:45 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) 🌿 Gràcia (metro Lesseps / Fontana) 👉🏻 Thursdays / 18:30 - 20:00 (contemporary beginners - intermediate) / 20:00 - 21:30 (jazz all levels) 👉🏻 Fridays / 10:00 - 11:30 (contemporary complete beginners) / 11:30 - 13:00 (contemporary intermediate) / 13:30 - 15:00 (contemporary intermediate - advanced) You’ll be joining an existing, multicultural and mixed-level group. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, and French if needed. My approach blends improvisation, coordination, cardio, and body quality work — with a focus on sensation over form. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM on WhatsApp or Instagram (IG: @sylvain_ludovico) Wishing you a great start to the season — see you soon! 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

En Barcelona escribe también nos reunimos dos domingo al mes, para leer nuestros relatos ya escritos anticipadamente, con un tema sugerido. Para aquellos que les guste escribir, y quieran ayuda o sugerencias para mejorar y aprender. Somos aficionados, pero nos encanta escribir. La pasaras muy bien. ven a las 11.30h en la cafeteria del hotel Barcelona Catedral. ¡Te esperamos!

A relaxed game night at the Court with group games designed to break the ice and spark laughter. Come solo or with friends — no experience needed, just good vibes and a playful spirit. 📅 **Friday, January 23, 2026** · **20:15** 📍 **A Romance Court** – C/ Monistrol 1, Barcelona 🎟️ **Entry: 12€** ✨ *Play, laugh, connect.* Una noche de juegos en la Corte con dinámicas en grupo para conocerse y pasarlo bien. Ven sola o acompañada — no hace falta experiencia, solo ganas de divertirse. 📅 **Viernes, 23 de enero de 2026** · **20:15** 📍 **A Romance Court** – C/ Monistrol 1, Barcelona 🎟️ **Entrada: 12€** ✨ *Juega, ríe y conecta.*

Ciao a tutt\*! I want to revive this group! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in Meeting Room A to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). For this first meeting of the year, we will be reviewing submissions for the [Your Program is Hideous and Obfuscated Challenge (YPHOC). ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13zbxwElpJqPMuAN4Ele2hUgsqtFKzH3OCTL5NEeiLKQ)Submissions for this challenge are due by January 12th, 2026. The details can be found here: or on our website http://www.cohpy.org See Our [Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

12;45-3:45 in Conference Room A, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 10:00 a.m. of that day.