Lending for ninety-nine years
The American Library in Paris is the largest English-language lending library on the European continent. The Library’s 4,000 members representing 60 countries 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—all in a newly-renovated space near the Eiffel Tower.
The Library 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. It operates as a non-profit cultural association in France and is incorporated under the laws of Delaware.
Join the Library team
The Library is looking for a full-time Communications and Outreach Manager to join our dedicated team of bibliophiles. Interested applicants should carefully review the position description and send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to openings@americanlibraryinparis.org.
The 2019 Book Award goes to Marc Weitzmann
Congratulations to Marc Weitzmann, the seventh winner of the American Library in Paris Book Award, for his thought-provoking examination, Hate: The Rising Tide of Anti-Semitism in France (and What It Means for Us). The jury, comprised of Pamela Druckerman, Thomas Chatterton Williams, and chaired by Alice Kaplan lauded the book: “Marc Weitzmann blends memoir, scholarship and reportage to create a powerful nonfiction study of anti-Semitism in France today. A photo gallery of the event can be viewed on the Library’s Flickr.
The American Library in Paris has been lending since 1920. Help sustain this vital institution in its 99th year of service by donating today.
Upcoming Events
List of Events
Panel on Expat Community, Life, and Experience with Janaki Challa, Linda Brimm, Nicole Tamer, and Janet Hulstrand
This panel will feature a conversation about the existential complexities of an international life and a global disposition. Panelists will discuss the narratives of belonging/not belonging,…
Discussion and Playreading with an Author: Hilary Kaiser, “French Brides, American Warriors”
In honor of Veterans Day, author and ALP member Hilary Kaiser invites you to a play reading and discussion of her one-act play "French Brides, American…
Evenings with an Author: Thomas Chatterton Williams in conversation with Lauren Collins
A meditation on race and identity from one of our most provocative cultural critics. A reckoning with the way we choose to see and define ourselves, Self-Portrait…
Evenings with an Author: George Packer in conversation with Thomas Chatterton Williams
George Packer is a staff writer for The Atlantic and a former staff writer for The New Yorker. He is the author, most recently, of Our…
Evenings with an Author: Susan Harlan, “Souvenirs of Paris”
What would Paris be without its souvenirs? Snow globes, keychains, and fridge magnets seem to be everywhere. We often think of souvenirs as worthless junk, but…
Discussions with an Author: Mary Fleming, The Art of Regret
Mary Fleming will be reading from her recently published novel The Art of Regret (She Writes Press) and discussing it with literary agent April Eberhardt, followed…
Creative Nonfiction Workshop with Susan Harlan: Writing Personal Essays and Memoir
Creative Nonfiction Workshop with Susan Harlan: Writing Personal Essays and Memoir What are personal essays and memoir, and why do we write them? This workshop will…
An Evening with Francesca Zambello, Artistic & General Director of the Glimmerglass Festival
During her evening at the Library, Francesca Zambello, acclaimed director and Artistic & General Director of The Glimmerglass Festival, will offer a glimpse into the upcoming…
A Panel with Will Cox and others on Artists of this Generation in Paris
Details to follow
Evenings with an Author: Craig Carlson
Craig was the last person you’d expect to open an American diner in Paris. He’s not a cook nor has he ever owned his own business…
From Our Blog
Library Culture Picks: November 2019
The Library is pleased to present the Culture Picks for the month of November, curated, researched and written by volunteer Mike Duffy. As always, we’ve selected […]
New note-worthy nonfiction at the Library
We are very excited about the new books that have recently arrived at the Library, particularly these note-worthy nonfiction titles. Have a glance at our New […]
Halloween Extravaganza Thanks
The Library’s annual Halloween Extravaganza, which was held on Saturday 26 October, was a packed celebration, with over 500 Library members and guests attending four separate […]