Why we love
Alpha is at the heart of a network of 22 local media libraries in the GrandAngoulême conurbation.
Designed by Françoise Raynaud from Loci Anima, the Alpha offers unprecedented views of the territory through the stacking of its 5 boxes forming an A towards the sky... the A of the Alpha.
A real place of relaxation and leisure for everyone, but also families and groups, L'Alpha offers a multitude of free services: an unprecedented documentary offer in Charente bringing together 150.000 documents in one place, access to online resources, rooms and workspaces, a rich and diversified cultural program, a 90-seat auditorium, an exhibition hall associated with a café offering catering throughout the day (brunch on Saturdays) and a personalized welcome thanks to its 2 entrances (station side and Houmeau district).
The Alpha is the equipment that accompanies all users of GrandAngoulême throughout their lives: spaces designed for early childhood (temporary reception area for 18 months - 5 years old), furniture adapted to all disabilities (tele-enlargers, Braille keyboard, magnetic loops, etc.), workspaces and funds dedicated to employment and professional careers. Connected to the world of images and comics, L'Alpha offers a fund dedicated to comics (18 comics), a large collection of films and play areas for all gamers (video games, tablets, online games...).
Built around its 3 worlds Imagine, Create and Understand, L'Alpha is a place where conviviality, culture, study, exchanges coexist in order to give each citizen the opportunity to better create, imagine and understand their life.
Opening
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. Thursday from 12 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
From 02 / 07 to 31 / 08
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m.
From 01 / 09 to 31 / 12
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. Thursday from 12 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Equipments & services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Concert
- Temporary exhibitions
- Show
- Live Drama
- Cultural activities
- Recreational leisure
- Library - Media library
Accessibility
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Elevator to standards