Following official information received yesterday pertaining to the Plan Vigipirate, applicable to all governmental and non-governmental institutions with a link to France, the  Alliance Francaise of Washington DC reserves the right to ask first-time visitors for their government-issue ID when they enter the building.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. This procedure is temporary but will remain in place until further notice.

Collection, Adults

Books

2,200 fiction books and 1,100 non-fiction books including:

  • Print and audiobooks
  • Classic French language texts
  • Literary prizes – Goncourt, Renaudot, and more
  • The latest bestsellers for readers of all ages and levels

Music

700 music CDs including:

  • World
  • Classical
  • Jazz
  • Pop

Bandes dessinées

Over 400 graphic novels for adults, including prize winners from the festival d’Angoulême.

Movies

Over 700 titles including dramas, comedies, and documentaries.

Language learning materials

  • 700 language learning aids
  • The textbooks used in Alliance Française language classes are available at the library for on-site enjoyment. Our collection of audiovisual methods for learning French is updated regularly.
  • Borrow a set of CDs or CD-Roms (Pimsleur, Living Language, Mastering French), or videos (French in Action series). Two magazine series with audio discs (Champs-Elysées and Bien-Dire: “From France for learners of French”) are available for check-out.
  • Test prep materials for: DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF and AP French language.

English collection

Discover French culture and the French language through our English collection with French novels translated into English and non-fiction works on:

  • Cinema
  • Gastronomy
  • History
  • Travel guides

Magazines and newspapers

Members may borrow all but the latest issue of more than 33 magazines, including:

  • Jeune Afrique
  • L’Obs
  • Paris Match
  • Courrier International
  • Le Monde Diplomatique
  • Elle
  • Vogue

Collection, Kids & Teens

The Alliance Française library is always happy to welcome little readers. A full collection of books, CDs, movies, and magazines are available for various age groups and reading levels.

Books

2000+ books for children of all ages, from baby board books up to young adult novels 570 bandes dessinées and graphic novels for kids and ados

Movies

240 movies, including cartoons, films and documentaries

Multimedia

(CDs, audiobooks) 180+ CDs, including audiobooks, music, storybooks with CD, and more!

Magazines

Toboggan | Okapi | Images Doc | J’aime Lire | Mes premiers | J’aime lire | Le petit Léonard | Picoti | Wapiti

Electronic resources

For 300+ kids e-books, magazines and more, click on the YOUTH tab on www.culturetheque.com
The library’s iPad has a wide selection of games and language-learning applications in French for children, available for on-site consultation. ...and more!
The library regularly hosts special events just for young francophiles!