Winter 2022 Hours:
Tuesday–Wednesday: 10h00–21h00
Thursday–Friday–Saturday: 10h00–19h00
Sunday: 13h00–19h00 | Monday: Closed
The last hour before closing is self-service only.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
A pass sanitaire is required for all visitors ages 12+ who wish to enter the Library.
Visitors ages 6+, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks on the premises.
2021 Gala Celebration
What a night! The Library was so proud to welcome Zadie Smith to the 2021 Gala last Thursday at Le Pré Catelan. It was a delight to see the community reunite (in-person!) after so long, and the joy was palpable. A million thanks to all the Library’s friends and supporters who attended.
Left to right: Zadie Smith, Audrey Chapuis, Declan McCavana
photo © Krystal Kenney
Video: Where Do Your Gifts Go?
Every fall we launch a year-end giving appeal to our community, asking you to help support our efforts to provide the books and programs you love, cozy spaces to read and study, expert staff, and a warm community of fellow bibliophiles.
To our donors and volunteers: Thank you for your gifts and your time. Your contributions are truly essential to maintaining the vitality of the Library.
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2021 Book Award Ceremony
The Book Award Ceremony will be held in-person on 20 January 2022. The ceremony is an opportunity to recognize all of the books submitted to this year’s prize. And, as the Library’s most significant donor appreciation event, it is a moment for the supporters of the Library celebrate together. Invitations will be sent to Library donors in December. If you haven’t donated this year and you would like to join the hundreds of supporters who have made a contribution in 2021, please use the button below to learn how you can send a gift.
The American Library in Paris has been lending since 1920. Help sustain this vital institution in its 100th year of service by donating today.
Upcoming Events
List of Events
(Online) Getting Real with Claire Messud
Join Evenings with an Author (online) to discuss A Dream Life with novelist Claire Messud and journalist Christopher Beha Click here to RSVP A novella as much about the sharp…
Story Hour: The Questioneers (ages 3–5)
For ages 3–5 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group!…
(Hybrid) Negligible Stories, Famous Families with Joshua Cohen
Join Evenings with an Author (in-person and online*) to discuss The Netanyahus with writher Joshua Cohen and professor Daniel Medin Click here to RSVP Set at Corbin College in…
Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This program features songs, rhymes and stories in English for the very young. Our Toddler Time is for children ages 1-3 and…
Teen Night: Rock U. Trivia Night (ages 12–18)
For ages 12–18 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join Matt Black, creator of Rock U., for a series of musical quizzes and games to test your musical…
Art and Collage with Alexandra Vangsnes (ages 6–12)
For ages 6–12 Learn how to make your own original collages with the help of artist and illustrator Alexandra Vangsnes. Using the work of American author/illustrator…
Body Autonomy Workshop (ages 12–18)
Through movement, learn simple tools to understand and assert your own boundaries and needs CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Bodily autonomy is the concept that individuals have…
Master Shot Film Club meeting (ages 12–18) (Full)
For ages 12-18. Led by Paris-based filmmaker and writer Clarence Tokley, the purpose of this club is to allow budding filmmakers the opportunity to produce high…
Bookworms: “Echo” (ages 9-12)
BOOKWORMS! The book club for 9-12-year-olds! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. In January, we’ll be reading Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan, which was a 2016 Newbery Honor…
