It only takes a few minutes to sign up online.

Once your online payment is received and your online membership form is completed , you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours to come to the Library to pick up your card. You will be asked to show:

• a valid, official photo ID (passport or identity card)
• a document with your name and current postal address
• *For Student memberships—current student card
• *For Unemployed memberships—current documentation from France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)
• *For Disabled memberships—MDPH card

Memberships for children (under 18) must be submitted by parent or guardian.

Discounted memberships are available for our partner schools and organizations. Valid proof of affiliation to school or organization is required. Please find the list of our partners on our Institutional Membership page.

• Borrowing privileges from the Library’s collection of over 100,000 books for all ages, over 90 current newspapers and magazines, and board games
• Historical periodical archive
• Access to digital databases including e-books, digital magazines, scholarly resources, and a language-learning suite — accessible online from anywhere in the world
• Use of two reading rooms, a members’ lounge, dedicated spaces for children and teens, an AV-equipped classroom, and the new Atelier
• Use of two 3-person study rooms and a 12-person conference room (reservations required, 2-hour limit) for group study
• Low-cost printing, copying, and scanning
• Free, secure WiFi and use of desktop computers
• Research assistance
• Participation in events for children, teens, and adults
• Participation in popular book groups, workshops, and seminars
• Ability to suggest a new title
• Volunteer and internship priority placement
• Subscription to our electronic newsletter e-Libris
• A haven in which to work, read, and relax
• The opportunity to meet like-minded people and share common interests