Story Hour: My Many Emotions (ages 3–5)
2025-06-04 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | The American Library in Paris
For this Story Hour, we’ll read picture books about emotions—happy, sad and in-between! Stories included in this event include picture books such as The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
2025-06-05 11:00 - 11:30
This event for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers features 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories presented during our Toddler Time programs include short picture books and board books scuh as Please Puppy Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, illustrated by Kadir Nelson (picture here). This session will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes and help develop your child’s early literacy skills. Stay for play and social time after the event.
The program is entirely in English, as are all of our events for children and teens. No translation will be provided. Each child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, and chaperones are required to remain with their children for the duration of the program. Parents and caregivers are expected to sit with their children beside them, or in their laps, and participate in the program. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!

[This event was originally scheduled for 8 May] Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

History Tour at the Library
2025-06-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-11 11:00 - 12:00
The American Library in Paris invites you to register for a History Tour. Come visit us in person at 10 rue du Général Camou and discover:

Our origin story, when our Library warehoused a collection of books donated to the Doughboys fighting alongside Allied troops in WWI
The establishment of the American Library in Paris as a private library
The famous writers of the Lost Generation (Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, and more) who explored our stacks during their time in Paris
Our Paris Library School, which brought American innovations to French libraries in the 1920s
The true stories of the brave Librarians who kept the Library open during the Occupation of WWII
How the Library has evolved over its 105-year history into the largest English-language lending library on the European continent

All tours are on Fridays at 11h00, last one hour, and take place in person at the American Library in Paris.
Tours are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us if you wish to reserve for 5 or more people (do not reserve through the site).
For school or group reservations, or for other questions, please email tours@americanlibraryinparis.org.
This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Florence Gould Foundation and the American Center for Art and Culture.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.

Teen Night: Writing from Life with Charlene Allen (ages 12–18)
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Interested in trying your hand at creative writing? Do you need tips to take your stories to the next level? Experienced teen writers and newcomers are all welcome to join this workshop with author Charlene Allen on how you can draw inspiration from your life to create compelling stories.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided by the Library.
About Charlene Allen: Charlene Allen loves writing, reading, and talking about books with writers and readers of all ages. Her work in the world includes supporting community organizations to fight injustice, especially the beast called mass incarceration. Charlene’s activism, as well as her adventures across the globe, inform her writing. She received her MFA from the New School, her JD from Northeastern University, and her BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Charlene is the author of Play the Game, called, “Fast-paced, insightful, and highly relevant,” by Angela Y. Davis. Charlene’s newest book, My Fairy God Somebody, is a one-book Baltimore city-wide selection and a junior library guild gold standard book. Visit Charlene at www.charleneallen.com Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Saturday Series: Your Summer Travel Journal (ages 6–12)
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00
Dive into the ultimate journaling adventure with our DIY travel journal workshop! Design your journal cover, bind it, and decorate it, and learn about ways to explore your summer vacation destinations and log your travels. At the end of the workshop, you can take your journals home! This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads with the help of Library volunteers.
Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Caregivers are welcome to participate in this event. Please note on the registration form if you plan on attending and playing along. Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. The activity is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Annual General Meeting
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
The Library Director, Chairman of the Board, and Board Trustees will report on activities in 2024.
Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 19h00
In person in the Florence Gould Reading Room
Open to Library members; no RSVP required.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.

Story Hour: Beach Day (ages 3–5)
2025-06-11 14:30 - 15:30
For this Story Hour, put on your summer gear and join us for picture books about heading the beach! Stories included in this event include picture books such as All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and Marla Frazee (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

David Chaffetz on Raiders, Rulers, and Traders
2025-06-11 19:30 - 20:30
In Raiders, Rulers, and Traders, scholar David Chaffetz delves into how horses were not just a means of transportation, but a transformative force that enabled empires to rise, trade routes to form, and cultures to connect from Iran and Afghanistan to China, India, and Russia. By drawing on primary sources in Persian, Turkish, Russian, and Chinese, he presents a comprehensive narrative of how horse-based societies shaped human history from the Bronze Age through the twentieth century.
About the speakers:
David Chaffetz is an independent scholar with a lifelong passion for Middle Eastern and Asian history. His first book, A Journey through Afghanistan, earned critical praise from Owen Latimore, the doyen of Inner Asian studies. Chaffetz has contributed to the Asian Review of Books, the South China Morning Post, the Nikkei Asian Review, and Fortune. He belongs to the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, the Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong), the Gremio Literario (Lisbon), and the Explorers’ Club (New York). He serves on the Advisory Committee to the American Library. Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room), the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.
Evenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)
thanks to the generous support of Gregory Annenberg Weingarten of GRoW @ Annenberg.

Music Together with Stacey Pavesi Debré (ages 0–5)
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:00
Today, it’s common for us to simply listen to music rather than create it ourselves. But actively making music—with our voices and our bodies—is important to children’s overall development. Since 1987, Music Together, has introduced millions of children, parents, and teachers to the joys of music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their lives. In our family workshops children and parents learn together through active exploration and live, meaningful interaction. So, take out the earbuds and pick up the instruments we were all given at birth—ourselves! Each child (aged 0–5) should accompany one of their favorite grownups.
About Stacey Pavesi Debré: An American in Paris since 2014, Stacey has been passionate about music and learning her whole life. She studied piano and string bass, joined choirs, orchestras, a capella groups and musical theaters, and worked as a vocalist in Japan and a singing bartender in NYC. In 2017, Stacey founded Bébé Music Box to bring Music Together’s award-winning music and movement classes to families and schools in Paris. Our weekly mixed-age family classes are a fun, dynamic, and inspiring way for families to connect through music. Plus, because music learning supports all learning, the benefits for our young music-makers extend well beyond class. For more information about Bébé Music Box family classes or to contact Stacey, visit www.bbmusicbox.com. To read more about music’s magical effects on children, visit www.musictogether.com. Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Caregivers must remain with their children for the duration of this program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Finding the Best Fit University for You (with Ashley Miller) (ages 12–18)
2025-06-14 16:00 - 17:30
What’s your learning style? Are you a city mouse or a country mouse? How can you maximize your potential for growth when you head off to university? You should have a “dream,” a “reach,” a “target,” and a “likely” school on your list as you plan for university. What do those terms mean, and which schools would fit those descriptions for you individually?
One-on-one coaching on career exploration and college list building will be available for those who attend this presentation.
About Ashley Miller: Ashley Miller started her love affair with both the English Language and teaching at Bucknell University. After a brief stint in show biz as the talent assistant for actor David Morse, her career as a teacher began, with her time in the DC Public School system earning her a “teacher of the year” nomination. Prior to leaving the United States, she was the Education Enrichment Specialist at Project H.O.M.E in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In France, Ashley has been a member of the fac at both CentraleSupelec and Universite de Lorraine (lectrice), a board member of the American Women’s Group of Paris, a volunteer at Caritas Moselle and Enfants du Monde, and a proud member and judge of the Paris Spelling Bee at the American Library. In addition to getting her M2 at the Université de Strasbourg in “Technical Communication and Localization” (TCLoc), she is in the final throes of her college counseling certification through UCLA. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons.
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Adventures in the Louvre with Elaine Sciolino
2025-06-17 19:30 - 20:30
This event is part of Ways of Seeing, a special series exploring the connections between storytelling, creativity, and the visual world. Join the conversation and attend events featuring cultural luminaries. Learn more →
Elaine Sciolino‘s Adventures in the Louvre is the perfect travel companion for those who aim to forge an intimate connection with the museum that houses masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and other magnificent works of art that are icons of human achievement. In the book, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre by introducing readers to her favorite artworks and the people who bring the museum to life, while revealing unexpected mysteries, delights, and frustrations within the museum’s walls.
This event will be moderated by Sophie-Caroline de Margerie.
About the speakers:
Elaine Sciolino is a contributing writer and former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times. She is the author of six books, including the bestsellers, The Only Street in Paris, The Seine and La Seduction. A chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, she serves on the executive board of Reporters Without Borders. She has a M.A. degree in French history from New York University and has been awarded multiple honorary doctorate degrees. She has lived in Paris since 2002.
Sophie-Caroline de Margerie is a judge at the Conseil d’Etat. A graduate of Sciences Po. and ENA, she holds an M.A. in English literature. As a career diplomat, she served at the Presidency of the Republic for several years. A former trustee of the American Library in Paris, she is on the board of various cultural institutions and think-tanks. She is the author of two biographies: Edmond Rostand ou le Baiser de la Gloire (Paris, Grasset, 1997) and American Lady – The Life of Susan Mary Alsop (Paris, Robert Laffont, 2011 and New York, Viking, 2012). Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room), the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.
Evenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)
thanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.

Story Hour: Mythical Beasts (ages 3–5)
2025-06-18 14:30 - 15:30
For this Story Hour, join us for picture books about dragons, unicorns, pegasus and more! Stories featured in this event include picture books such as Perfectly Pegasus by Jessica Sima (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
2025-06-19 11:00 - 11:30
This event for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers features 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories presented during our Toddler Time programs include short picture books and board books. This session will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie.. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes and help develop your child’s early literacy skills. Stay for play and social time after the event.
The program is entirely in English, as are all of our events for children and teens. No translation will be provided. Each child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, and chaperones are required to remain with their children for the duration of the program. Parents and caregivers are expected to sit with their children beside them, or in their laps, and participate in the program. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!

[This event was originally scheduled for 8 May] Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

2025 YAFF Celebration Event [Virtual]
2025-06-20 18:00 - 21:00
We will celebrate the YAFF 2025 participants and finalists during the Celebration Event at the American Library in Paris on Friday 20 June 2025. On this page, you can register to attend the virtual event, where we will announce the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places for each grade.
You can connect from 18h00 to see the awards from kindergarten to 5th grade; and from 19h30 to see the awards from 6th grade to 12th grade.
All writers who submitted to YAFF 2025, as well as their families, their teachers, and the volunteer judges are invited to connect virtually to join in the celebration!
Please email yaff@americanlibraryinparis.org with any questions.
We thank our sponsors Association EBN and the British Council for their support!
Association EBN for a Better World honors the life of Emma Burke Newman (June 15, 2000-Jan. 27, 2023). The French-American loved reading, music, cycling, and her work and studies in architecture. The association promotes cycling and road safety, and funds an annual grant to support young talent in architecture and the arts.

Saturday Series: Thumb Print Masterpieces (ages 6–12)
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
Using the picture book I Am Henry Finch by Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwartz as inspiration, participants will create an original character based on their thumb print and a story to go along with the character. At the end of the workshop, you can take your masterpieces home! This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads with the help of Library volunteers.
Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Caregivers are welcome to participate in this event. Please note on the registration form if you plan on attending and playing along. Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. The activity is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Story Hour: True Stories (ages 3–5)
2025-06-25 14:30 - 15:30
For this Story Hour, we will explore nonfiction books, biographies, and stories of real people whose lives have incredible twists and turns.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Unexpected Endings with B.J. Novak
2025-06-25 19:30 - 20:30
Join writer, actor, and comedian B.J. Novak for a special reading from his celebrated collection One More Thing– and maybe some new stories! Best known for his work on The Office, Novak shares sharp, funny, and offbeat stories in an evening designed for young writers and anyone who loves unpredictable fiction.
About the speaker:
B.J. Novak is a writer, actor, director and comedian well known for his work on the popular television series “The Office,” in which he starred as Ryan Howard, “the temp,” and served as Executive Producer and a writer of several of its most memorable episodes. As an actor, he is also known for his roles in films such as Inglorious Basterds, The Founder, and his 2022 screenwriting and directorial debut, Vengeance. As a writer, he is also the author of the acclaimed collection One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories and the children’s blockbuster The Book With No Pictures, which has sold over two million copies in 26 languages worldwide. Important information: This event will be in-person only.
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing, promotional, pedagogical, or other purposes.
Evenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)
thanks to the generous support of Gregory Annenberg Weingarten of GRoW @ Annenberg.

Teen Night: The 13th Annual Literary Reaping (ages 12–18)
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00
During this evening event dedicated to fun, games, and trivia, you’ll be placed in teams to answer trivia questions, and complete challenges based on young adult literature—both classic and contemporary. In the past, participants were asked to shoot an arrow as straight as Katniss, prove a knowledge of the gods that rivals Percy and Magnus, identify the villains in the room, and decide on the perfect spell faster than a magical maji. Wands, arrows, and other supplies will be provided. All participating teens will win a brand new book to take home and keep.
This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads with the help of local authors and writers serving as Gamemakers for the evening.
Pizza and drinks will be provided by the Library.
May the odds be ever in your favor…
*Please note the late end time for this event. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. After-hours events for teens, such as Teen Nights, require a signed permission slip, which can be downloaded here. One permission slip is needed per academic year (September–July).
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Make It Last: A Mending Workshop with Ella Springer (ages 6–12)
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:30
The practice of mending has existed for as long as we’ve been creating and wearing clothing. As fast fashion and even faster consumption become the norm, mending skills are slowly being forgotten between generations. In this workshop, participants will learn about what we wear, how we consume, and basic mending skills to make repairs to our clothing. Materials will be provided for practice, and you are also welcome to bring in your clothing items.
About Ella Springer: Ella Springer is an artist and designer originally from Michigan and currently based in Paris while completing her thesis at Parsons Paris. Through her work, she is on a mission to revive the skills and communities surrounding clothing repair and sustainable hand making practices. In today’s fashion culture these skills are more crucial than ever. With a needle and thread as a tool for change, Ella leads children to the joy of mending through workshops and creative activities. You can find out more about Ella here.
Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. The activity is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Write Against the Machine: Making the Most of AI Tools with Amber Auer (ages 12–18)
2025-06-28 15:00 - 16:30
Explore how AI tools can support your creative writing without replacing your unique voice. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll write a short piece, use AI to edit or expand it, then critique the results to uncover stylistic flaws, bias, or hallucinations. Learn how to collaborate with AI ethically while staying true to your own story.
Library volunteerAmber Auer will host this creative writing workshop.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
About Amber Auer: Amber Auer is a Pennsylvania native with over a decade of experience leading English and American studies workshops in Germany and France. She specializes in American literary and cultural education and is dedicated to making learning accessible, inclusive, and engaging for young people. Important information:
This event is free for Library members, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons.
Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Board Game Afternoon
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun-filled Board Game Afternoon at the library! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual afternoon of gameplay, you’re welcome to come along.
🕒 When: Sunday 29 June, 3:00pm-5:00pm
📍 Where: American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, Paris 75007
Bring your friends or come solo and team up with fellow game enthusiasts. A wide selection of games will be available for all skill levels and interests.
Details:

Free for library members. Non-members are welcome for 10€.
Registration is required. Click on the RSVP button above!
Light refreshments will be provided on the night
This event is for adults and mature teens. Check out our Kids & Teens calendars for events for under 18s!

We can’t wait to see you there! For any questions, contact us at info@americanlibraryinparis.org

Story Hour: 1, 2, 3 Grow (ages 3–5)
2025-07-02 14:30 - 15:30
For this Story Hour, we will explore books about gardens, gardening, and how plants grow. Stories featured in this Story Hour include picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin, which will be featured on Wednesday 2 July.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
2025-07-03 11:00 - 11:30
This event for children ages 1–3 and their caregivers features 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories presented during our Toddler Time programs include short picture books and board books such as Towed by Toad by Jashar Awan which will be featured during this session. This session will be hosted by Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie and Front of House Intern March Loftin. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes and help develop your child’s early literacy skills. Stay for play and social time after the event.
The program is entirely in English, as are all of our events for children and teens. No translation will be provided. Each child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, and chaperones are required to remain with their children for the duration of the program. Parents and caregivers are expected to sit with their children beside them, or in their laps, and participate in the program. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers! Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Puzzle Party (ages 3–12)
2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00
Build puzzles with other Library members or try a maze to exercise your brain! This event will be hosted by Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue with the help of Library volunteers.
Children between the ages 6–12 may participate in Library programs on their own, while their chaperone remains inside the Library. Children ages 3–5 must have a parent with them during the program. Caregivers are welcome to participate in this event. Please note on the registration form if you plan on attending and playing along. Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. The activity is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. All participants must be able to understand and speak English in order to participate in the program. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.

Story Hour: Paris, France (ages 3–5)
2025-07-09 14:30 - 15:30
For this Story Hour, join us for picture books set in the city of Paris! Stories featured in this event include picture books such as The Parisian ABCs by Emily Gaudichon and Sarah Vesperini (pictured here). We’ll also sing songs and practice rhymes.
This program is entirely in English, and no translation will be provided. This participatory program is intended to encourage children to actively engage with stories. Assistant Children’s and Teens’ Services Librarian Laurine Lucie and Children’s and Teens’ Services Intern Claire Delarue will read books and lead you and your little one in songs and hand-rhymes during a live, interactive session. Plan to join in, sing along, move around, and model movement and listening for your little one. We ask that all caregivers put away their phones and other electronic devices for the duration of this program. With your help, we hope to inspire children to become lifelong readers!
Important information: This event is for Library members, and advance registration is required. Caregivers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.
