The Library welcomes people who want to use the Library's reading rooms and access the Internet, as well as those who are interested in using the collection and services. To access the Library for a very short period, you can purchase either a Day or Week Pass. If you're in town a bit longer, consider either a 4-month or 6-month membership.

Visit the membership page for details.

What the Library Offers

Collection Overview

Our collection of more than 120,000 resources features the best of classic and contemporary fiction, English translations of the world's finest literature, and a wide variety of books on all subjects, including travel guides. In addition, the Library has significant holdings by American and other English-language authors in American history, literary criticism, and poetry. New books are added regularly. Our collection is organized in different sections: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies, Travel Guides, Mysteries, and more.

The Library's collection of CDs and audio cassette tapes include jazz, pop, folk songs, ballads, classical works, and audio books. American and international films are available on video or DVD. Also available: language-learning methods on audio cassette tape, CD, or video.

Find out more, explore the collection.

Evening Programs and Events

The Library offers a wide range of programs and events during the evening and on some weekends including readings by authors, presentations by experts, discussions about art, and more.

Visit the Events and Programs page for a sneak peak of what's coming up.

Internet Access

Internet access is free for all members and Library users. Sign up at the Reference desk for a 30-minute slot on one of our two workstations, "Gertrude" and "Ernest". The Library provides a user-friendly guide to selected Internet sites on many subjects including US government documents, legalization, business, and health. The Library also provides wireless access to the Internet; just ask for the access password at the Circulation desk.

For more details, see our Internet Access Policy and usage guidelines.

Useful Links

• Velib'
  Vélib' is a Self Service "bike hire" system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Multi pick up and drop off location allows you to pick up your bike from one service point and drop off to another.
  
• Travel by TGV - Reservations Portal
  
• Cybercafes in France
  
• English Language Book Stores in Paris
  
• List of Embassies in Paris (listed by country)
  
• FranceGuide
  Official website of the French Government Tourist Office
  
• Maps and Driving directions (choose your language)
  
• Paris City and Regional Transportation including bus, metro, RER, Transilien (choose your language)