Maryse Condé Library, Public library in the 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Bibliothèque Maryse Condé is a public library in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. It holds books for children and adults, DVDs, CDs, board games, and gives access to digital resources such as e-books and online music.
The library first opened in the 1930s under the name Bibliothèque Sorbier and went through several renovations over the decades. In September 2025, it was renamed to honor the Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé, who died in 2024.
The library was renamed in September 2025 to honor Maryse Condé, a writer from Guadeloupe who died in 2024 and whose novels focus on Caribbean and African life. Visitors can read her works directly on the shelves, alongside a broader collection of French-language literature from overseas territories.
The library is easy to reach by metro or bus, and there are bike-sharing stations nearby for those arriving by bicycle. It is worth checking opening hours in advance, as the library is generally closed on Mondays and Sundays and may have reduced hours during school holidays.
The library occasionally organizes video game days and family board game sessions, which is not what most visitors expect from a reading space. These events take place inside the library itself, alongside the regular shelves and reading areas.
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