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La Médiathèque - AF Library
SET IN A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS AREA, LA MÉDIATHÈQUE IS A REFERENCE LIBRARY WITH OVER 12,000 ITEMS IN FRENCH, CHINESE AND ENGLISH.
Access various resources specially selected for French culture & language lovers:
- Books and comic books from bestsellers to classics,
- A large selection of CDs and over 800 DVDs,
- A French learner’s corner,
- A kids’ corner,
- A newspapers and magazines’ corner,
- A large selection of resources about France in Chinese and about Hong Kong and China in French,
- French Boardgames
- Culturethèque, the e-library platform with thousands of resources.
Want to know more? Contact us at mediatheque@afhongkong.org
Learners Corner
The learner’s corner is the library section dedicated to French learners. It contains a selection of over 1200 resources such as easy reading books, audiobooks, French novels, learning tools, DVDs classified according to the courses levels (from A1 to B2 ) as well as test preparation materials for DELF, DALF and TCF. The resources have been carefully chosen to meet the needs and expectations of our students, to serve them best and help them improve their knowledge of the French language and culture with fitting materials.
General Information
OPENING HOURS
GUIDED TOUR
We welcome institutions (schools, universities, associations and companies) to visit our médiathèque. Please contact us for further information.
WHO CAN JOIN? ANYONE
AFHK students: it’s free, simply fill in the online application form or at our venues.
French culture lovers: Become a member of AFHK (HK$350 or HK$100 for full-time students) to access the Médiathèque and enjoy many benefits! Please consult how to become a member page.
Becoming a registered AF student to la médiathèque or a member of Alliance Française, gives you access to la médiathèque, culturethèque and many other benefits!
RULES AND REGULATIONS
A membership with the Alliance française de Hong Kong is required to borrow books, movies, music, magazines, and language learning materials (a valid Alliance Française membership card or a proof of identity must be presented when borrowing items).
A 10 total items (6 books/comic books/magazines, 2 CD, 2 DVD) can be borrowed at one time and the loan period is 3 weeks for books/comic books/magazines, 2 weeks for CD, 1 week for DVD. Items marked “consultation sur place” cannot be borrowed.
Any item can be returned at AF reception of Wanchai, Shatin and Jordan centres.
For further information about loans, reservations, regulations and other services provided, please download the “Mediatheque rules” here
3 Centres in Hong Kong
Whatsapp Hotline +852 6153 8466
Wan Chai Centre
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday: 9:15 - 1pm, 1:30pm - 5:00 pm
Jordan Centre
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:15 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday: 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Shatin Centre
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00pm, Saturday: 9:15 am - 12:45 pm, 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm