AFL Library

Explore our French library

Step into the Alliance Française de Lafayette library! a welcoming space dedicated to French language, literature, and culture. Our collection offers a wide range of resources for all ages and levels, including novels, non-fiction, children’s books, learning materials, and cultural works from across the francophone world. Whether you are a student looking to support your studies, a fluent speaker seeking new reads, or simply curious about French culture, the library provides a quiet and inspiring place to explore. It is a space to read, learn, and connect more deeply with the richness of the French-speaking world.
Our library catalog is now available online,you can even make reservation and check your current borrowed books in your personal portal.

As AFL member you have access to our selection of over 4,000 French books, magazines, games and DVDs for all ages!

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Alliance française de Lafayette Library rules:

  • Every Saturday from 10 a.m.- noon (except in exceptional circumstances). Other days by appointment only. Contact Muriel by email: bibliotheque@aflafayette.org
  • 5 library loans permitted per member, with the possibility of exchanging or extending the loans once during library hours, by appointment or email request. 
  • The loan period is 4 weeks, items may be renewed up to two times unless another AF member has requested them.
  • Free loans are reserved for members who are up-to-date with their dues, but conditions are subject to change in the event of recurring document losses (payment or deposit).
  • Lost books will be charged.
  • Donations of French-language books are welcome.
  • Occasional events may be organized during opening hours: book clubs, book presentations, poetry readings, games workshop etc. Please still feel free to come and explore.
  • Volunteers are welcome.
  • Rules are subject to change depending on the library's development.
  • All visitors must remain exclusively in the library area; other parts of the International Center will not be accessible to the public during opening hours.
  • Students and members can do homework, consult reference books, and use our free Wi-Fi during opening hours.

Join our French Community

Become a member of Alliance Française de Lafayette and join a community of people who love French language and culture. Memberships include a range of benefits including our regular member events and activities, access to our library, French resources, exclusive member discounts and more!

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