History Tour at the Library
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 106-year history during this expert-led presentation.
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Reading Buddies (ages 6-10) (Apply now)
The American Library in ParisPractice your reading with a teen mentor.
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From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris with Rasheed Newson
The American Library in ParisAn interactive lecture on art, exile, and queer Black life in the City of Lights.
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[Patron Circle] From Collector to Curator: The Story of Isabella Stewart Gardner with Natalie Dykstra
The American Library in ParisExplore the extraordinary woman behind one of America’s most stunning museums.
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Bilingual Storytime at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens (ages 3–7)
The American Library in ParisChildren and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a bilingual storytime at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens!
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Lies and Spies with Adam Gidwitz (ages 7–adult)
The American Library in ParisLearn about how Adam Gidwitz combined history, magic, and his own characters to create his best-selling Operation Kinderspion duology.
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Art Becomes Writing Becomes Art with Rachel Cohen
The American Library in ParisIn this hybrid talk and interview with writer and critic Rachel Cohen, learn how writers and artists including Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Rainer Maria Rilke, Frank O’Hara and Joan Mitchell borrow from, respond to, and spark each other’s work.
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Bon Appétit: A Staged Reading with Brenda Withers
The American Library in ParisJoin us for a reading of our Scholar of Note’s new musical-in-progress inspired by Julia Child’s Paris years, starring professional actors and members of the Library community.
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Gertrude Stein’s Paris: A Walking Tour with Francesca Wade
The American Library in ParisJoin us outside the Library’s walls for a walking tour of Gertrude Stein’s Paris with author Francesca Wade.
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A Poetry Reading with Alice Oswald
The American Library in ParisJoin us for an intimate reading with Alice Oswald, one of the most original poetic voices of her generation. In partnership with the Institute for Ideas and Imagination.
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Teen Night: Capture the Flag (ages 12–18)
The American Library in ParisPut on your running shoes, and join us for a friendly game of Capture the Flag!
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Far-Right France
The American Library in ParisA panel discussion on the past, present, and future of France’s far-right movements.