Want to read in French? You can at the Alliance Française Utrecht!
Come and discover our French-language library, open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and during school hours.
Classics, novels, detective stories, manga, for children and adults, our library is there for everyone.
We already have over 800 books, and it’s all thanks to you! Thank you to all our donors!
We are always looking for books, magazines, comics and manga for all ages. If you are sorting, please contact us!
Happy reading!
How does it work ?
You can borrow :
Magazines – Magazines: up to 3
Books: up to 3
Loan period: 6 weeks.
Fill out the loan booklet with your name/first name/date of loan.
To return your books: deposit them in the designated box in our offices or in the mailbox at Pieterskerkhof 5 outside opening hours.
Our library was created thanks to Gabrielle. She is a professor at AFU and has inventoried and classified the books. You’ll find her recommendations below.
AFU-favorites
AFUL’s favoritesTeacher Maryse’s favorite book:
“La plus secrète mémoire des hommes” by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, winner of the 2021 Prix Goncourt.
A memorable book for Mostafa, teacher:
“Regardez nous danser” by Leïla Slimani. This is part 2 of a trilogy. We also have part 1.
“Passion simple” by Annie Ernaux, a safe choice for teacher Adrien.
For a start in literature, “La double vie d’Arsène Lupin” by Maurice Leblanc, recommended by Lionne, a student and member of the cultural committee.
Your favorites
A library is a place to share. Share your favorites with us by sending them to direction.utrecht@afpb.nl
Pour aller plus loin
Si vous voulez échanger sur les livres, vous pouvez rejoindre notre club de lecture, “les tourneurs de pages”, animé par Gabrielle qui démarrera le 23 janvier. Pour vous inscrire, cliquez ici.