Events
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Speaking Out: Women and Justice in France
The American Library in ParisJoin us for a panel discussion on France’s public reckoning in the wake of the Gisèle Pelicot trial, featuring journalists Catherine Porter, Anne-Sophie Moreau, and Valentine Faure, along with translator Natasha Lehrer.
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Flashlight with Susan Choi and Lauren Collins
The American Library in ParisJoin us for an evening with celebrated author Susan Choi and New Yorker staff writer Lauren Collins as they discuss Choi’s globe-spanning novel Flashlight, shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize.
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The Vocabulary of U.S. College Admissions with College Goals (ages 14–adult)
The American Library in ParisExplore the application and admissions process for universities in the U.S. and how best to prepare.
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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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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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Make Great Money During College: hosted by Richard Montauk (ages 14–adult)
The American Library in ParisLearn how to find college jobs that will allow you to earn and save money while pursuing your studies.
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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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Far-Right France
The American Library in ParisA panel discussion on the past, present, and future of France’s far-right movements.
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The Elements of Power with Nicolas Niarchos
The American Library in ParisAn investigation into the hidden human cost of the green energy transition.