The Shakespeare & Company bookstore throws a 50th anniversary party cum celebration launch for its millennium projects: a print and e-magazine for new writing dubbed Kilometer Zero, plus an official website (www.shakespeareandco.org). Nov 6, 7:30pm, Shakespeare & Co, 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 5e, M° St-Michel

An evening of mingling, poetry and prose readings by the contributors and editors of Upstairs at Duroc literary magazine, featuring Denis Hirson, Jennifer Dick, George Vance and Stephanie McGhee. Nov 8, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01 53 59 12 60

Dr. David Pollack discusses intercultural transitions in the context of his new book “The Third Culture Kid Experience: Growing Up Among Worlds.” Nov 9, 7:30pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01 53 59 12 60

Readings by members of the Paris Alumni Network, featuring Marcia Mead Lèbre, Judith Rosenberg and Barbara Beck. Nov 15, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01 53 59 12 60

John Trudell performs his distinctive style of poetry — sometimes incendiary, sometimes sardonic — with music blending Texas blues with traditional Indian chants and drums from his CD “Blue Indians.” Nov 18, 8:30pm, Divan du Monde, 75 rue des Martyrs, 18e, M° Pigalle, tel: 01 44 92 77 66

The Live Poets Society presents a reading featuring Ethan Gilsdorf, Linda Healy and Lisa Pasold. Nov 20, 8pm, Flann O’Brien Irish Pub, 6 rue Bailleul, 1er, M° Louvre-Rivoli, tel: 01 42 60 13 58, donation 25F

“3 Takes on 6 Themes,” a poety reading by Barbara Beck, Thomas Gatus and George Vance. Nov 21, 7pm, The Wild Geese, 140 bd Richard Lenoir, 11e, M° République, tel: 01 48 06 14 36

Playwright and journalist Amram Ducovny reads from his debut novel “Coney,” a thriller and irresistible chronicle of 1930s Coney Island. Nov 22, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01 53 59 12 60

American poet David Lehman, author of “The Last Avant-Garde,” reads from his latest book “The Daily Mirror,” a journal in poetry. this event is co-hosted by Paris poetry review Pharos. Nov 22, 7pm, Village Voice, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, M° Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47

Diane Johnson, best-selling author of “Le Divorce,” presents her latest novel “Le Mariage,” a contemporary comedy that celebrates the paradoxes of marriage as perceived on both sides of the Atlantic. Nov 29, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire, tel: 01 53 59 12 60

The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators holds an exhibition on “Les Coulisses de l’Illustration.” Nov 13 to Dec 2, 10am to 1pm and 2-8:30pm, Espace Cévennes, 9 rue de la Montagne d’Aulas, 15e, M° Balard

The Paris Poetry Circle meets weekly for discussion around biscuits and tea. Fridays, 6:30pm, chez Dr. Nagpal, 65 rue Pascal, 13e, M° Gobelins or Glacière, tel: 01 47 07 55 28

Upcoming Children’s Events at The American Library in Paris. Nov 18, 2pm: Native American Tales & Crafts for children 7 and up. Nov 23, all day: Thanksgiving activities, entertainment and treats for all ages.