Lending Library of Books and DVDs
Overview
Welcome to one of Portland's best kept secrets: the Alliance's extensive lending library of French language cultural media. Enjoy a dynamic collection of items for every age, language level, and interest.
All francophiles and francophones are invited to visit our library. We offer books in French and English for adults and a French collection for teens and children, as well as an impressive DVD collection. Only Alliance members enjoy check out privileges, it's one of the benefits to being a member.
Our collection
La Bibliothèque Française et Anglaise
Our collection of over 3,000 volumes is housed Grande Salle. It includes contemporary and classical works, travel guides, easy readers, translations, poetry, books on art history and culture. Books for young adult readers, including popular BD works are located in the Salle de Lumières.
Click here to see the list of French books. Click here to see the list of English books.
DVD Collection
Drama, action films, romances, comedies, and popular TV series are available for checkout in the main office. Most are in French with English subtitles. The DVD collection is in the main office on the first floor.
Click here for a PDF file of our DVD collection, or click here to browse the collection (with summaries, ratings, cast, and search functions) on IMDB.com
Guidelines
Hours
The DVD collection and most of the Bibliothèque Française collection are open from 9:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am-5:00pm on Fridays, and from 9:00am-1:30pm on Saturdays. Books are available when classes are not in session. Call the main office for more information.
DECEMBER / JANUARY HOURS: The Alliance lending library is open to our members Monday through Saturday December 2 – December 23; Dec 26 – Jan. 3 9:30 am – 6pm. Starting January 6, the beginning of our Winter Term, hours will vary.
Checkout Rules
We rely on an honor system for checked out materials, and you must be a current member of the Alliance to checkout books and DVDs. For membership information click here or call the office.
Please limit your checkouts to one DVDs at any one time and return them within 2 weeks. You may renew DVDs twice. Members are liable for the cost of replacement DVDs, if lost or damaged.
You may borrow up to 5 books for 3 weeks and renew them twice. Instructions for checking out books are posted in both libraries.
Donations
The Alliance is happy to accept donations of gently used books in French and English, and DVDs.