Writing Characters from Family with Sheila Kohler
The American Library in ParisIn this intimate lecture, learn how to draw inspiration from family dynamics and memories to craft authentic, compelling stories and unforgettable characters.
The Crisis of Culture with Olivier Roy
The American Library in ParisJoin French political scientist and professor Olivier Roy as he offers a profound exploration of identity politics.
The End Of Enlightenment with Visiting Fellow David A. Bell
The American Library in ParisIn this special lecture, Historian David Bell traces the idea of progress to its Enlightenment roots and its evolution to the present.
Ways of Seeing with Maira Kalman
Maison de la Poésie 157 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris, FranceJoin celebrated artist and writer Maira Kalman, the Library’s Spring 2025 Cultural Fellow, for an evening of art, words, and wit.
Joan Didion and the Myths of Hollywood with Alissa Wilkinson and Joanna Scutts
The American Library in ParisNew York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson examines Joan Didion’s influence through the lens of American mythmaking.
Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal
The American Library in ParisJoin 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.
Jeremy Eichler on Music, Memory, and the Second World War
The American Library in ParisDiscover how music bears witness to history in Jeremy Eichler’s genre-blurring book, Time’s Echo, on war, culture, and the enduring power of art.
Americans in Paris with Lynn Gumpert and Debra Bricker Balken
The American Library in ParisHow Paris shaped a generation of American artists after World War II.
David Chaffetz on Raiders, Rulers, and Traders
The American Library in ParisFrom conquest to commerce: explore the lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization.
Adventures in the Louvre with Elaine Sciolino
The American Library in ParisFall in love with the world's most famous museum through the eyes of bestselling author Elaine Sciolino.
