The American Library in Paris was established in 1920 under the auspices of the American Library Association with a core collection of books and periodicals donated by American libraries to United States armed forces personnel serving their allies in World War I. The Library has since grown into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent.
History Tours at the Library
Learn about our WWI origins; discover the innovations brought to France by American librarians in the 1920s; hear the true stories of the heroic librarians who kept the Library open during WWII; be amongst the first to know about our recent sleuthing in the archives and beyond.
Click for the schedule and sign up for a free tour.
Annual Gala Dinner: 1 June 2023
We were delighted to honor acclaimed author Andrew Sean Greer at the Library's 2023 Gala Dinner on 1 June. The annual Gala celebration was held at the Automobile Club de France. This annual event is the Library’s most important fundraiser of the year, and your support directly contributes to the Library’s collection, services, and programs.
The American Library in Paris has been lending since 1920. Help sustain this vital institution in its 102nd year of service by donating today.
Events for Adults
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Events for Teens
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