The main resources center for French in Uganda

Located on the ground floor of the building that hosts Alliance Française Kampala, the library is a reading and research space available for members and students of AFK.

It is equipped with books for reading (children, young people, and adults) and has a learner’s library corner, a video library composed of DVDs and CDs, a digital corner with PCs and tablets, and access to France 24 giving continuous info in French.

Only members and students are allowed to borrow books (three at a time), for three weeks maximum.

A refundable caution of 100.000UGX is to be paid for borrowing a DVD for one week.

Come join us and get your membership today!

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Sylvie Germain | Chaminadour

Sylvie Germain was born in 1954 in Paris, France. She is a renowned French author, best known for her works that often delve into themes of memory, history, and the human condition, blending elements of fiction with profound philosophical reflections.

She has written numerous acclaimed novels, including "Le Livre des nuits" (The Book of Nights), "Jours de colère" (Days of Wrath), and "La Pleurante des rues de Prague" (The Weeping Woman of the Streets of Prague). Her writing often explores the struggles of individuals confronting personal and collective trauma, and her works have received widespread praise for their lyrical quality and deep psychological insight.

A highly respected figure in French literature, Sylvie Germain has been awarded several prestigious literary prizes, including the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens and the Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie française.

Come discover this remarkable author at the media library!

  • Monday & Sunday: Closed
  • Tuesday to Friday: 9AM to 1PM / 2PM to 5PM
  • Saturday: 10AM to 4PM

You can contact library staff by email at [email protected] or by telephone at +256 (0) 708715068 (WhatsApp Available)