Our beautiful library is the perfect place to come, sit and relax with a French book.

The Alliance Française Pretoria currently has the biggest French library in Pretoria. With thousands of books, ranging from fantasy/Sci-fi, thrillers, dramas, romance, to biographies, history books, dictionaries, and natural sciences. The library also has board-games in its collection, which students can play on-site, or organise a game night. The library is constantly being updated with new books, DVDs, and services.

To register as a member of the Alliance Française Pretoria; which gives you access to our Library and also other exclusive advantages (special discounts and access to the online French library Culturethèque), all you need to do is fill in the membership form, and pay R350 for one year of membership.

The library is open:

  • Mondays to Thursdays 08h30-19h30
  • Fridays and Saturdays 08h30-12h00
  • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Your membership card can be picked up from the reception upon proof of registration and payment.

If you are interested in finding a specific book from our collection, or wish to just browse, you can consult the on-line library platform.