AFD Library Information

libraryWelcome 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.

Contact & Location of AFD Library

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

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

Opening hours & Holidays 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
Sunday  & Public Holidays – Closed
Note: Public dealing stops at half an hour before closing time. Click here for AFD public holidays list 2025.

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 14 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.

Dropbox : Library materials may be returned in dropbox when the library is closed.

Suggestions for November

Mourir à Bénarès

Written by K. Madavane with a preface by Ananda Devi, Mourir à Bénarès was first published in French in 2010 and received high acclaim for its depiction of India’s most fabled town and the many unusual characters who populate it. Now available in English for the first time, To Die in Benares brings a rare and irresistible literary voice to a wide audience. This book is a collection of seven short stories, the first of which is titled Mourir à Bénarès (To Die in Benares)

Elphie and the Peacock

Elphie and the Peacock focuses on the story of a young elephant born of colour different from the herd. Feeling low, Elphie goes on an adventure and meets a group of Peacocks who make Elphie realise it’s okay to be different and to be proud oh what Elphie is.

Marie Claire

A French international monthly magazine focused on women around the world and global issues. The latest issue of the magazine is inclined towards fashion and latest trend. Marie Claire magazine also covers health, beauty, politics, finance, and career topics.

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
2 Audiobooks

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!