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Welcome to the largest private library of French language cultural media in the Midwest.
You’ll find a dynamic collection of items, for every age, language level and interest.
For questions, please contact: library@af-chicago.org or call (312) 337-5473.
OUR COLLECTION
• 13,000 multimedia items
• 1,300 DVDs and VHS tapes
• Children's books, magazines, bandes dessinées and films
• Current magazines & newspapers
• Music, audio books and audio magazines
• A Reference collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias
• French Learning Resources for students and teachers
View online catalog
CIRCULATION AND MEMBER ACCESS
All are welcome to enjoy materials on-site.
Only Alliance Française members may check out items.
Click here and use your Member Card (P) Number and Last Name to access your account online.
• Click “My Info” to verify borrowed titles, due dates & fines owed.
• Reserve items — select item, follow password prompt for Holds.
We will call when your materials are ready for pick up.
• More info: click “help” at online catalog.
LOAN PERIODS, QUANTITIES, LATE FINES, RENEWALS:
DVDs: one week, max two, $2 per day, no renewals
VHS, Books, CDs: two weeks, max two, 25¢ per day, two renewals
Renewals: library@af-chicago.org or (312) 337-5473. Provide First name/Last name and the titles of item(s).
Drop off items with Alliance first floor receptionists or in box located outside library door, when library is closed.
HOURS
Regular Hours:
M–Th 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
F 11:30 am.–12:30 p.m.
Sa 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Su closed
Hours Registration Weeks/Between sessions:
M–W 4:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Th–F closed
Sa 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Su closed
September & December/Between sessions:
M–W 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed Labor Day)
Th–Su closed
The Library is closed for one week between Christmas and New Year and all other days the Alliance is closed.
OTHER SERVICES
• Computer with free Internet access
• Equipment for on-site listening & viewing of materials
• Hotpoint wireless network, 2nd floor of the Chicago building
TV5 French television viewing area:
• Located in the school lounge on the second floor of the Chicago Building
• Available whenever the Alliance is open
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