• Rebuilding Notre-Dame

    The American Library in Paris

    A panel of craftsmen, architects, and journalists shed light on the monumental effort behind Notre-Dame’s rebirth.

  • Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Leonardo da Vinci

    Cinéma Le Champo 51 Rue des Écoles, Paris, France

    Uncover the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci with an exclusive documentary screening and interview with directors Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. Offsite at the historic Cinéma Le Champo.

  • Jhumpa Lahiri

    The American Library in Paris

    Explore the intersection of translation, transformation, and art with Jhumpa Lahiri.

  • Ways of Seeing with Maira Kalman

    Maison de la Poésie 157 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris, France

    Join celebrated artist and writer Maira Kalman, the Library’s Spring 2025 Cultural Fellow, for an evening of art, words, and wit.

  • Ways of Seeing with Michael Pollan

    The American Library in Paris

    Join us for a deep dive into Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind, a #1 New York Times Bestseller that blends memoir, science, and history to examine the powerful potential of psychedelic substances.

  • Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal

    The American Library in Paris

    Join Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and a leading voice on tech ethics, for a crucial conversation on the rise of surveillance, the power of AI, and what we can do to fight back.

  • Lessons in Looking with Lilly Dancyger

    The American Library in Paris

    An interactive lecture from Scholar of Note Lilly Dancyger on what writers can learn from visual art.