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.
Redesigning Democracy
The fifth season of Critical Conversations begins on 16 November. During this eight-part discussion series, we'll explore how we can save democracy, drawing on history, systems mapping, and the emerging science of collective intelligence.
Click for details, pricing, and to sign up. Open to members and non-members.
2023 Book Award Winner
Katherine J. Chen has won the 2023 American Library in Paris Book Award for Joan: A Novel (Random House USA / Hodder & Stoughton UK). This exceptional work of historical fiction transforms the legend of Joan of Arc into a flesh-and-blood young woman. The announcement was made before an audience of Library supporters on 9 November.
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.
The American Library in Paris has been lending since 1920. Help sustain this vital institution in its 103rd year of service by donating today.
Events for Adults
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