French Media Library

Community

Browse through the largest collection of French language books and media in Vancouver and B.C.

Created in February 1998, the media library at Alliance Française Vancouver offers a space to gather, socialize, and access leisure activities. The library houses the largest collection of French language items in British Columbia, with over 11,000 items covering multiple disciplines of literature, appropriate for all levels and ages. It also serves as an important resource centre for students. 
While the media library is free to access, you must register as a member for borrowing privileges and to enjoy additional services.

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Highlight : Canadian History


Victoria Day, which took place this Monday, May 22, is a celebration in honour of Queen Victoria.
For the occasion, here is a selection of documents to learn more about Canadian history.

Brève histoire de la Colombie-Britannique
Edward A Whitcomb

En célébration du jubilé de diamant de la reine (DVD)

Ils ont couru l'Amérique
Serge Bouchard, Marie-C Lévesque

Ils étaient l'Amérique
Serge Bouchard, Marie-C Lévesque

Histoire générale du Canada
Craig Brown


Online catalogue


Browse through thousands of reference materials, check your current borrowed items, choose, reserve, and hold any item.

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  •  More than 6250 books for adults, from classics to contemporary literature
  • Over 850 comics for adults and kids
  • 2500 books for kids and teens
  • Around 1400 DVDs
  • 14 magazine and newspaper subscriptions

Library rules



Have you seen our bookworm friend in the library ?

Here is a friendly reminder of our library rules :

  • Please make sure your child has borrowed their book before taking it home.
  • If your child is returning a book, please place it in the designated return box or give it to the librarian.
  • All loan periods are for 21 days, renewable once, except for DVDs which are limited to a two week loan period.
  • Fines will be levied on all overdue items. Outstanding fines must be settled before borrowing again. Books, magazines: $0.50/day. DVDs, Blu-Ray: $1/day
  • You are responsible for the payment of damaged or lost items.
  • Please be careful with your card. A $2 replacement fee will be levied for issuing a new card

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Visit Us


Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 7pm
Saturday: 9.30am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed

If you have any questions, please call: 604-327-0201
or email our library manager.

Welcome Clara !


Meet our librarian !

My name is Clara and I come from Normandy. I am doing a one year civic service at Alliance française Vancouver's library.

In my daily life I like to read, take long walks and visit monuments/museums. I am quite curious and I like to make new discoveries, whether it be cultural or literary.

My professional experience with children will help me plan many activities to promote and share francophone cultures.

Culturethèque


This amazing online library offers over 220,000 items covering the daily press, magazines, novels, children’s books, comic books, and more.

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