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 Video
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.