Join the American Library in Paris
Step 1: Please select how you would like to pay for your annual membership
Memberships are for a minimum of twelve months and may not be cancelled once activated.
Benefits
- Borrowing privileges from the Library’s collection of over 100,000 books for all ages and over 90 current newspapers and magazines
- 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
Important Information
It only takes a few minutes to sign up online.
Once your online payment is received, you may 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 Pôle Emploi
- *For Disabled memberships—MDPH card
Memberships for children (under 18) must be submitted by parent or guardian.
If you are eligible for a special rate through an institutional partnership, please apply in person. Official proof of affiliation with a partner school or institution is required.
Note: All membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we have received your online payment, you may pick up your library card between the hours of 10:00 and 20:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 and 18:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 13:00 and 18:00 on Sundays. If you are unable to visit the Library during these times, please contact Member Services to arrange an alternate time.
