The American Library in Paris
Upcoming Events (11)
Reading Buddies
The American Library in Paris presents Reading Buddies, a reading-mentoring session for children ages 6-10, guided by a teen mentor. A friendly, structured program that builds reading confidence inside a welcoming Paris library.
Saturday Series: Puppets and Theater (ages 6–12)
Join a hands-on puppet-making workshop for ages 6–12 at The American Library in Paris. Create paper puppets and stage them in a short show, guided by librarians in a playful introduction to theater.
The Vocabulary of U.S. College Admissions with College Goals (ages 14–adult)
Explore the U.S. college admissions journey, including timelines, required documents, and strategies to stand out in applications. This session is suitable for teens (14+) and adults seeking guidance on applying to universities in the United States, hosted at The American Library in Paris.
Make It Last: A Mending Workshop with Ella Springer (ages 12–18)
Join a hands-on mending workshop for ages 12–18 at the American Library in Paris. Led by Ella Springer, you'll learn practical repair skills, upcycling basics, and how mending reduces waste in a friendly, youth-focused setting.
From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris with Rasheed Newson
An interactive lecture exploring art, exile, and queer Black life in Paris, tracing historical threads from James Baldwin’s era to today with Rasheed Newson. Hosted at The American Library in Paris, the talk blends literary history with personal storytelling in a resonant library setting.
Story Hour: How Many? How Much? (ages 3–5)
Story Hour for ages 3–5 at The American Library in Paris invites kids and their grown-ups to a playful session of stories that mix facts and fiction. Expect reading, short activities, and a cozy library setting that makes early literacy feel like an adventure.
Toddler Time (ages 1–3)
Toddler Time at The American Library in Paris invites kids aged 1–3 to an interactive English program with songs, rhymes and stories. A friendly, parent-child library event designed to support early literacy in a cozy indoor setting.
[Patron Circle] From Collector to Curator: The Story of Isabella Stewart Gardner with Natalie Dykstra
Join Natalie Dykstra for a Patron Circle talk tracing Isabella Stewart Gardner's life and the creation of one of America's most storied museums. An intimate program at The American Library in Paris that blends biography, art history, and behind-the-scenes museum lore.
Teen Night: Adventure Role Play (ages 12–18)
Teens aged 12–18 are invited to a one-night adventure role-play session at The American Library in Paris. Join fellow young players for a guided RPG campaign, solving puzzles and crafting stories in a welcoming library setting.
Bilingual Storytime at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens (ages 3–7)
Join a bilingual storytime for ages 3–7 at Bibliothèque Georges Brassens, hosted by The American Library in Paris. Kids and their grown-ups will enjoy a lively, multilingual reading of picture books, songs, and gentle activities in two languages in a welcoming library setting.
Story Hour: Look Up! (ages 3–5)
Story Hour: Look Up! invites 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups to a lively library session of stories, facts, and imagination at the American Library in Paris. This family-friendly program blends picture books with interactive storytelling in a welcoming Paris setting.