American Library in Paris
The American Library in Paris is the largest English-language lending library on the European mainland. It operates as an independent, non-profit cultural association in France incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Library members have access to more than 100,000 books and periodicals, plus reference and research resources in paper and electronic form. The library serves nearly 5000 members from more than 60 countries.
A reading room at the American Library in Paris, 10 rue de l'Élysée, circa 1927
American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
American Library Association conference at New Monterey Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey, June 25, 1919
Panelist Dr.Cora Dunkley speaking at Association for Library Service to Children 2022 President's Program, Lucia Gonzalez, President
ALA Youth Media Awards in January 2014; Pura Belpré Committee with Henrietta M. Smith
The American Library Association Conference in June 2011