Events from Tue May 21 – Sat June 15 – The American Library in Paris

Three translators reflect upon their movements between different languages and times in a discussion of Cecile Wajsbrot’s new, Virginia Woolf-inspired work, Nevermore.

Free

Wed 24

Wed 24 May 2023 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Share a Smile (ages 3–5)

The American Library in Paris

3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour full of songs, stories, and fun!

Wed 24

Wed 24 May 2023 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Hybrid) Breaking the Silence on Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Kate Muir

The American Library in Paris

Hybrid Event

Two experts in menopause discuss the science behind it, the reality of experiencing it, and the importance of broaching the subject.

Free

Thu 25

Thu 25 May 2023 @ 11 h 00 min - 11 h 30 min

Toddler Time (ages 1–3)

The American Library in Paris

This interactive program features songs, rhymes and stories in English for very young children.

Thu 25

Thu 25 May 2023 @ 19 h 00 min - 20 h 30 min

Environmental Economics with Bianca Getzel, Marlowe Hood, and Juan Pablo Arellano

The American Library in Paris

Hybrid Event

How is the environmental crisis an economic problem? What solutions are available? Three climate experts discuss the relationship between climate justice and capital.

Free

Fri 26

Fri 26 May 2023 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

History Tour at the Library

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Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.

Free

Sat 27

Sat 27 May 2023 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

Battle of the Books (ages 6–12)

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Compete in teams to conquer our trivia challenges!

Sun 28

Sun 28 May 2023 @ 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

BookTok Trivia (ages 12–18)

The American Library in Paris

Do you know the biggest BookTok hits?

Mon 29

Mon 29 May 2023

Library is closed

Tue 30

Tue 30 May 2023 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

(Hybrid) Felwine Sarr on Africa’s Struggle for its Art

Hybrid Event

What is to be done about African art in European museums? How can restitution happen? What museums and nations are responsible for acting? In conversation with Rachel Donadio, two experts on the subject discuss.

Free

Wed 31

Wed 31 May 2023 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Money Matters (ages 3–5)

The American Library in Paris

3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour full of songs, stories, and fun!

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Hours

Tue–Wed: 10h–21h
Thurs–Fri–Sat: 10h–19h
Sun: 13h–19h
Mon: Closed
Last hour: self-service only
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time

2024 Holiday closures

10, rue du Général Camou 75007 Paris

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Public Transportation

Metro : École Militaire (line 8), Alma-Marceau (line 9)
RER : Pont de l’Alma (line C)
Bus Routes : 28, 42, 63, 69, 72, 80, 82, 86, 92
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Vélib'

Paris’s self service “bike hire” system.
Vélib’ stations close to the Library
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Parking

Saint Dominique – 3 min walk
Quai Branly – Tour Eiffel – 4 min walk
Joffre École Militaire – 9 min walk

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+33 (0)1 53 59 12 60
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May 2024 Closures

The Library will be closed on the following days in May:

Wednesday 1 May – Fête du Travail (Labor Day)
Wednesday 8 May – Fête de la Victoire 1945 (WWII Victory Day)
Thursday 9 May – Jeudi de l’Ascension (Ascension)

Benefit program for Library supporters

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.

Planned giving to the Library

A charitable gift from your estate is simple to implement and is easy to change if you should need to access the assets during your lifetime. If you would like to include a gift to the Library in your will, ask your estate planning attorney to add this suggested wording to your will or living trust. Please make sure to use the Library’s correct legal name appears in all final documents as: The American Library in Paris Inc.

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.

Residuary Bequest: I give, devise, and bequeath to the American Library in Paris Inc , (insert percentage amount) percent of the residue of my estate to be used for its general purposes.

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