Short-Term Membership at the American Library in Paris
Benefits of Memberships
- 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
Note: All membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your membership finalization may be completed between the hours of 10:00 and 20:00 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 and 18:00 Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 13:00 and 18:00 Sundays. If you are unable to visit the Library during these times, please contact Member Services to arrange an alternate time.
