Located in the 7th arrondissement and just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, the American Library in Paris offers a quiet place to read and explore more than a century of literary history.

10 Rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris

Metro : École Militaire, Alma-Marceau, Bir-Hakeim
RER : Pont de l’Alma (line C)
Bus Routes : 28, 42, 63, 69, 72, 80, 82, 86, 92

RATP website

Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday: 13:00 – 19:00
Monday: Closed

Last hour: Self-service only
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time

The Library has reduced operating hours from Wednesday 15 July 2026 through Monday 24 August 2026, inclusive.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 13:00 – 19:00
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday and Monday: Closed

Thursday 1 January 2026 – Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day)
Sunday 5 April 2026 – Pâques (Easter Sunday)
Monday 6 April 2026 – Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)
Friday 1 May 2026 – Fête du Travail (Labor Day)
Friday 8 May 2026 – Fête de la Victoire 1945 (WWII Victory Day)
Thursday 14 May 2026 – Jeudi de l’Ascension (Ascension)
Monday 25 May 2026 – Lundi de Pentecôte (Pentecost/Whit Monday)
Tuesday 14 July 2026 – Fête Nationale (Bastille Day)
Wednesday 15 July 2026 – Summer Hours begin*
Saturday 15 August 2026 – Assomption (Assumption)
Monday 24 August 2026 – Summer Hours end*
Sunday 1 November 2026 – Toussaint (All Saints’ Day)
Wednesday 11 November 2026 – Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day)
Thursday 24 December 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027– Holiday Break

The American Library in Paris is a private, independent non-profit organization. The following policies help ensure that all who use the Library have an enjoyable experience. If you need clarification, please ask a staff member.

• The American Library in Paris Terms and Conditions of Membership and Use
• Children in the Library
• The Teen Mezzanine
• Internet Access policy
• Privacy policy and GDPR statement
• Intellectual Freedom: American Library Association Library Bill of Rights [external link]

Compliments, suggestions, questions, or complaints: please send a message to feedback@americanlibraryinparis.org