American filmmaker, Emmy Award-winner, and Oscars honoree Frederick Wiseman discusses truth and objectivity, the ethics of narrative, and his decade-spanning career in cinema.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Join us for a panel discussion in partnership with The Overseas Press Club on the ongoing crisis and the role of journalism during war.
The Library welcomes award-winning writer Jori Lewis and journalist Robin Allison Davis for a conversation about the human and agricultural histories of slavery.
Feminist philosopher Manon Garcia brings a fresh lens to the concept of “consent,” reinvigorating our understanding of sexual ethics.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
In his recent memoir, Edward Chisholm uncovers the chaotic realities behind the calm façade of the Parisian dining room.
Join one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists, Isabella Hammad to discuss her recent novel Enter Ghost, on family history, shared resistance, and Shakespeare.
Celebrated author Kwame Alexander joins us at the Library to discuss his extensive experience of writing for children and his recent turn to writing for adults.
Meeting two of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series that allows Library members to ponder the most important issues of our time. This season: a reflection on how we can save democracy, drawing on history, systems mapping, and the emerging science of collective intelligence.
What makes something funny? Who decides? Psychoanalyst and poet Nuar Alsadir speaks on humanity’s most sacred, ancient art: laughter.
Meeting three of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series that allows Library members to ponder the most important issues of our time. This season: a reflection on how we can save democracy, drawing on history, systems mapping, and the emerging science of collective intelligence.
Friends of the Library (50€ – 249€) will receive invitations to unique, donor-only programs.
Folio Society (250€ – 1 999€) supporters will be invited to the annual Book Award ceremony, as well as donor-only programs.
Gutenberg Society (2 000€ – 9 999€) patrons will have the opportunity to host a dinner with an Evenings with an Author sponsored by GRoW @ Annenberg speaker, as well as all the benefits listed above.
Ex Libris Lux Society (10 000€ and above) sponsors will be invited to an annual dinner with Ex Libris Lux donors and Library leadership, as well as all the benefits listed above. They will also be invited to an exclusive cocktail dînatoire with our Gala speaker.
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Unrestricted Gift: I give, devise, and bequeath to the American Library in Paris Inc, (insert dollar amount) Dollars* to be used for its general purposes.
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