AFD Library Information - Alliance Française de Delhi

Welcome to the AFD Library, a sanctuary for lovers of the French language and Francophone cultures! Our library is a treasure trove of resources, offering an extensive collection of books, magazines, films, and digital media to support your journey into the world of French literature, arts, and beyond. Whether you are here to study, explore, or simply relax with a good book, our library provides a welcoming and serene environment tailored to your needs. We invite you to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Francophone cultures, participate in our engaging events, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bienvenue, and enjoy your time at the AFD Library!

Anyone may visit the library and enjoy the collections. However, a membership with the library is required to access specific services: borrowing documents, access to Internet, e-library, etc.

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Library Contact, Location & Timing

Contact of AFD Library

Email: use “contact us” form
Phone: 011 43 500 221 / 011 43 500 237.

Location of AFD Library

Alliance Française de Delhi – Lodi Centre
2nd Floor, K.K. Birla Lane, 72, Lodi Estate, New Delhi – 1110003

Opening hours of AFD Library

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday – 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Thursday and Friday – 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Public dealing stops at half an hour before closing time.

Closed Day & Holidays of AFD Library

Sunday & Public Holidays – Closed.
February 2025 Closure Date (new):
- 19th Feb due to TCF Exams
- 26th Feb due to Maha Shivratri public holiday.

February Recommendation

Les Guerre de Mon Père

Les Guerre de Mon Pre

Written by Colombe Schneck

Beautifully written. Through the moving reconstruction of her father’s life, the author adds a major historical dimension to the story of a community tossed about and hunted down. Coming from countries that no longer exist, through Vichy France and the Algerian war. How to survive in spite of everything. A very fine portrait of this man with an incredible life. Well done.

Le Monstre des Couleurs va à L’école

Written by Anna Llenas and Translated by Lucile Gaillot

A new album by Anna Llenas presents the first day of school and, thanks to the Color Monster, visualizes the multiple emotions felt by children.A new adventure by the Color Monster that will delight fans of The Color of Emotions!

The Color Monster is a little worried. Today, he’s going to school for the first time… and he has no idea what’s going to happen to him! As excited as he is scared, he feels overwhelmed by a mixture of emotions. Fortunately, his friend the little girl is there to reassure and guide him. Little by little, he gets to know his classmates, listens to a good story told by the teacher, enjoys the canteen, and has fun in painting class. School’s not so bad after all… Shall we go back tomorrow?

Appropriate for the 4+ years old and Beginner Level French learners of all Age.

La Vie Clandestine

Written by Monica Sabolo

Between Milan, Switzerland and France, a novel in the form of an investigation that interweaves the blind spots of a family history and that of the terrorist and revolutionary group Action Direct with disconcerting intelligence and unprecedented sensitivity.

Two stories that respond to each other, two stories stirred by the troubled waters of memory, woven of invisible links, gaps to be filled, silences and violence.

So many elusive shadows, silhouettes like a sandcastle to be rebuilt. Searching the improbable for answers, echoes and unanswered questions.

It’s the late-70s Italy of the Red Brigades, the bloody soundtrack to the ideals of an era, 80s France, intimacies cracked and uncovered.

It’s fascinating, intriguing.

Go West Young Man

Written by Tibource

A graphic novel for Adults.

At last, an original scenario for a Western comic. A daring gamble that has been brilliantly accomplished, “Go West” is the fruit of a dozen different illustrators, always following the same theme throughout the conquest of the West. A varied palette, I think, to suit all tastes. Between tradition and modernity, genre codes and historical reality, we move from one story to another with the click of a watch that has traveled so far. A real favorite!

Notre Dame de Paris

A comprehensive study of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris from an historic, artistic and technical perspective.

Two perfect towers, a sublime kings’ gallery, slender vaults held up by a lacework of stone, a startling series of chapels, Notre-Dame remains France’s most emblematic monument and a paragon of gothic art. It is a cathedral whose universal presence touched millions of people at the time of the terrible fire of 15 April 2019.

Oh Un monstre!

By Valérie Weishar-Giuliani (Auteur), Soufie Régani (Illustrations)

This story is aimed at MS or GS children (in between the 4-6 years of age). It denounces the scourge of deforestation. The point of view adopted is that of forest animals trying to defend nature. The plot develops with humor and inventiveness: a fine invitation to become aware of the consequences of disrespecting forests!

Library Policy

Loan details : You must present your library card at the time of issuing the materials.

Reservation : You can place a reservation on an already issued document. You will be notified by the call when the reserved item is available for collection. Item will be held for 7 days. If you do not collect it within this time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.

Loan renewal : You can extend the loan period of your documents through phone, email, or in person. Items that have been requested by another user and overdue items will not be renewed.

Late fine : Late return of documents is subject to a fine of RS 10 per document and per working day.

Locker (New): Locker facilities are available in the library. You are required to submit your original Aadhar card or any other Govt approved ID. to get locker box (despite being students or library members). Locker facility close half an hour before library close time.

Dropbox : Library materials may be returned in drop box if the library is closed.

Library Membership

Membership Types

We offer three types of membership. They are all yearly and non-refundable. Students and members of Alliance Française are entitled to a free Classic Membership. Please note that library membership is not automatic when you join the Alliance. New members must come by the library and register for membership.

Premium membership:-
Outside Member: Rs.1900/-
AFD Students: Rs.1100/-

For 3 weeks:
6 Books
6 Comics
5 Periodicals / Journals

For 1 Week:
3 FLE books

Classic membership-
Outside Member: Rs.1200/-
AFD Students: Free

For 3 weeks:
4 Books
4 Comics
2 Periodicals / Journals

For 1 Week:
2 FLE books

Institutional membership:-
Rs. 10000/-

For 1 month:
15 Children Books
15 Comics Books
10 Books
5 Magazines

For 1 Week:
3 FLE books

Library Membership Registration

Whether you are a student at Alliance Française or not, you can become a member of our library.

How to Register?

You have to submit:

A valid proof of address (electricity bill, telephone bill, bank statement)
A valid Photo ID (voter’s card, driver’s license, passport, government /MNC issued proof of identity)
Two recent stamp-size photographs
A class receipt, if you are a student at Alliance Française for the current session
Your payment, if any

Library Collections

General collections

The library offers access to more than 30,000 documents of various categories: novels, French methods, comic books, DVDs, CDs, children’s documents, magazines/newspapers, the majority of which is freely accessible.

Owing to the specialist nature of the library, most of the materials are in French; however the collection also includes documents in English, Hindi, Bengali, etc.

Special Sections

The library includes several special sections:

Francophonie section: novels and literary studies written by French speakers of all nationalities (Antilles, Africa, America, etc.).
India section: a whole section dedicated to the beauties of India (art and crafts, dance, travel guides…).
Learner’s library: hundreds of documents classified according to their French level (A1, A2, B1, B2) thanks to a user-friendly color code.

Video Games : Two PS4 are available in the library. Each of them contains several dematerialized games, which can be played both for fun and French learning. Rules and regulations apply; please click here.

French television : Cordless headphones are available within the library. They are dedicated to watching TV in French (TV5 monde and France 24).

Library visit : If you’re a school partner of the AFD or an AFD teacher, please contact us to organize a library visit with your class.

Document Donations : Before donating documents to the library, we request you to carefully read and fill out the donation form (donations that do not meet the criteria mentioned in this document will be systematically refused). Thank you for your understanding!