Aberdeen is a diverse and internationally connected city, and we are delighted to announce the reopening of La Bibliothèque Française à Aberdeen at Albyn School on 10 November from 6pm.
With a collection of more than 2,000 books, the library offers a unique opportunity for the Aberdeen community to discover, enjoy and practise the French language through reading. Whether French is your first language, you speak French at home, you are learning the language, or you simply have an interest in French and Francophone culture, there is something for everyone.
Best of all, the library is completely free to use! There is no membership fee, no registration or sign-up required, and borrowing books is simple and straightforward. Just come along, browse the shelves and find something you'd like to read. We want to make French books and culture accessible to everyone in Aberdeen.
The collection includes fiction for adults and teenagers, children's books, picture books and books suitable for nursery-aged children. Families can share stories together in French, young people can discover new authors and adult readers can enjoy everything from contemporary novels to classic literature.
The library is also a valuable resource for those learning French. Reading books at the right level is an enjoyable way to build vocabulary, improve comprehension and develop confidence. For French-speaking families living in Aberdeen, it also provides an opportunity to maintain and share the language across generations.
We hope the library will become more than simply a place to borrow books. We want it to be a welcoming meeting point for French speakers, learners, families and anyone interested in connecting with French language and culture.
The library will open to the public once a month, so if you can't make it along to the opening night, there will be plenty of other opportunities to visit. Upcoming opening dates are 12 January, 16 February, 16 March and 13 April.
Everyone is warmly invited to come along, explore our collection and discover what the library has to offer.
Come and say bonjour, browse our shelves and find your next French read!
We look forward to welcoming the Aberdeen community!