Join the Library
Step 1: Select payment plan
Memberships are for a 12-month period. Non-transferrable and non-refundable.
To provide you with the best service, we kindly ask that all memberships be completed online.
If you encounter issues with the online process, contact Member Services.
Please enroll online 2-3 days before your first visit to allow us time to process your membership.
Important Information
It only takes a few minutes to sign up online.
Once your online payment is received, 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 Pôle Emploi
- *For Disabled memberships—MDPH card
Memberships for children (under 18) must be submitted by parent or guardian.
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