To celebrate our 100th anniversary, we’re thrilled to announce an expansion of the Children’s and Teens’ Library. The Library will expand into an adjacent space and increase its total footprint by 70 m² on the ground floor and mezzanine. In the upgraded Children’s and Teens’ Library, there will be dedicated spaces for each age range and ample space for our most popular events. The Teen Mezzanine will double in size. As well, we will be building an additional conference room on the mezzanine that can be used for book groups, teen workshops, and group study.

This expansion is the capstone of Project 100, the Library’s ongoing centennial capital campaign, which has raised close to 800,000 € thanks to our dedicated supporters and Board of Trustees. As part of Project 100, we will also be refreshing the print collection, improving technological infrastructure, and strengthening the endowment.

Stay tuned for updates about the plans and construction timeline. Contact Development Manager Morgan Wurzburger (wurzburger@americanlibraryinparis.org) with questions about donating to the Library.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in accordance with official directives, the Library is closed until further notice. Our first priority is to protect our community, and this includes implementing a strict work-from-home policy for our staff.

We know that this is an uncertain and daunting time for everyone, whether you live in France or abroad. We encourage all of our members under home confinement to protect both their physical and mental well-being and use this period as a time for reading, reflection, and intellectual exploration. Book loan periods will be extended until the Library reopens, and fines accrued during the closure will be excused. Please take care of your loved ones and take comfort in books, and we will provide electronic resources that allow you to explore the world from the safety of your home.

We have a plethora of eResources available via our website, including:

• Free access to the digital New York Times.
• The latest magazines, literary journals, eBooks (both fiction and non-fiction) and more via our electronic databases. For questions about accessing our electronic resources, please email info@amerianlibraryinparis.org.
• Our new podcast, Evenings with an Author, available wherever you get your podcasts.
• Lists of great online resources for kids and teens. 
• Virtual Story Hours and other programs for kids and teens. Visit our online program calendar for dates, times, and login details. For questions about virtual programming for kids and teens, please email celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Click HERE for the latest news on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Library in Paris was established in 1920 under the auspices of the American Library Association and the Library of Congress, with a core collection donated by American libraries to United States armed forces serving their allies in World War I. One hundred years later we are the largest English-language lending library on the European continent.

The Library’s 5,000 members hail from 60 countries and enjoy access to 100,000 books, current and historical periodicals, and digital resources. Its signature programming includes children’s and teen activities, evening speakers, and book groups.

Please join us in 2020 as we celebrate our past and build our future.

If you would like to know more about our history, please visit our interactive timeline.