Are you looking for your favorite newspaper or magazine for a casual read? Do you have a paper due and are looking for primary source materials? Do you need access to the Internet to check your e-mails while on the road?

The Library provides staff skilled in supporting learners and the learning process, offers resources in print, media, and digital formats, and space for individual and small group study.

The Library is a place where people gather to explore ideas, engage in dialogue, and build community. Our users come from diverse backgrounds, span all disciplines and have varied needs. Find out what we have especially for you.

Kids & Teens

The children's department boasts a large, diverse collection of books and audio-visual items for children and teens.

Our ever-changing series of member programs and events for children includes our Mother Goose program, a lap-sit for one- to three-year-olds. Three- to five-year-olds are invited to our weekly Wednesday story hours, and children ages 6 to 12 discover new topics every Saturday, or learn about familiar subjects in greater depth. Teen programs on Friday or Saturday evenings have featured Method Acting workshops, as well as screenwriting, fiction, and poetry writing workshops for young adults.

The children's department is staffed by a full-time librarian, ready to help young people with research or to recommend a good book for all ages, interests, and reading levels.

Find out what the Children's Department has especially for you!

Teachers & Homeschoolers

The Library has a variety of materials of value to parents, teachers, homeschool programs, childcare providers, and families, as well as a range of programs suited for all ages. We can work with you to find appropriate educational and recreational materials.

Discover what the Library has to offer for parents and teachers.

Students & Researchers

Staff at The American Library in Paris are knowledgeable about the content of our collection and they specialize in offering assistance that is tailored to the research needs and interests of all patrons from the novice to the professional. The Library maintains a reference collection of print and electronic resources, provides free Wi-Fi, and can be accessed using an annual or short-term membership, week or day pass.

Find out more about our resources for students and researchers.

Tourists & Visitors

Looking for a quiet place to read and catch up on the news? Want to access the Internet without breaking the bank? The American Library in Paris is the place for you. You are also invited to join us for evening programs during your stay in Paris, which are free and open to the public.

Find out what the Library has to offer tourists and visitors.

Schools & Study Abroad Programs

Interested in providing access to a large English-language collection for your students? The Library can help support your objectives by offering your students and faculty discounted memberships, providing access to the wide range of materials for all ages, needs, and interests.

Learn about our special programs and partnerships with schools and study abroad programs.

Groups & Associations

Expansion of Library services and partnerships with local service providers and organizations is essential if the Library is to remain relevant and meet community needs. Invite your members for a behind the scenes tour, consider presenting an evening program @The Library, extend discounted Library membership to your constituents, and more.

Discover what services are available for local groups and associations.

Volunteers

The American Library in Paris has a dynamic volunteer program with many rewarding opportunities. Library volunteers work side by side with staff in every Library activity. By sharing a few hours of your time, you can support the Library and make a difference.

We invite you to volunteer with us!