Presentation of the library
The media library of the French Institute in Denpasar is a unique place of French culture in Bali. It is being developed, modernized and open to more readers.
You can read books in French and in Indonesian, French novels for all levels. Children and teenagers will fin a wide choice of comics, stories and easy reading books. You will discover books on literature, human sciences, history and sociology (we have a collection of books from 116 countries). We also have a collection of touristic guide books about France and Bali, especially useful for those working in tourism.
Newspapers and magazines are also available: French newspapers (Marianne, Courrier International, Ca m'Intéresse), magazines on international news, cultural magazines (Les Inrockuptibles, Voilà magazines from the French Cultural Centres in Indonesia) or scientific (Sciences du Sud, La Recherche), geography papers (Géo Ado) and teens magazines (Je Bouquine). We also have Indonesian newspapers in Indonesian and French language (Kompas, Bali Post, La Gazette de Bali), some about associations work in Indonesia (Yayasan Anak), and a magazine for French teachers (Le Français dans le Monde). They are all available for reference or can be borrowed by members.
The library is also a place for entertainment, where you may listen to different kinds of music and watch French movies. Members also have the possibility to borrow DVDs and CDs for free.
NEW! You may consult our list of books, DVDs and CDs.
Finally, we also have a special “French learner” library, with textbooks for children, teenagers and adults, bilingual dictionaries, grammar, vocabulary, phonetics and civilization books.
NEW! You may consult our list of books for teachers.
2 computers are available to members in the library. You may surf on the web for free to learn French online, browse or read the news online.
The modernization of the library of Alliance française was made possible thanks to the support of the French Embassy in Jakarta. We thank them for that.
If you wish to make a donation to our library, please
contact us.
Library opening hours
The library is open every day from 8 a.m to 8 p.m for reading on place and for Internet access.
For borrowing / returning documents, our library staff is present on:
Monday
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: from 3 pm until 4.30 pm and 6 pm until 7.30 pm |
| Tuesday |
: from 3 pm until 4.30 pm and 6 pm until 7.30 pm |
| Wednesday |
: from 3 pm until 4.30 pm |
| Thursday |
: from 3 pm until 7.30 pm
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| Friday |
: from 3 pm until 7.30 pm |
Attention : opening hours are likely to change. Please check first by phone before coming to avoid any disappointment.
Rules of the library
- FREE : reading on place of all documents for all users of the library of Alliance française.
- FREE : Internet access (and Wifi connexion)
- Borrowers of all sorts of documents must be in possession of a valid member card of the library.
- Library users are kindly asked to keep silent in the reading room and to leave their bags at the entrance of the room.
- Books and magazines that have been read must be put on the tables. Place do not place them back on the shelves.
- It is strictly forbidden to eat, drink, make a phone call, smoke or sleep inside the reading room.
- In case a document is missing, the library staff may proceed to a check of the users' belongings.
An Indonesian French- and English-speaking library staff will be delighted to help you search for a document. Please do not hesitate to ask for her help!
Borrowing terms
- Members may borrow up to four documents (for instance 2 books, 1 DVD and 1 magazine or 4 books). CD/ DVD : only 1 title per loan.
- Borrowing length :
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Book
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: 3 weeks
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(extension
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: 2 x 1 week)
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DVD / CD
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: 1 week
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(extension
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: 2 x 1 week)
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Magazine
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: 1 week
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(extension
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: 2 x 1 week)
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- The extension of the borrowing length can be made via telephone, SMS, email or fax.
- Reference books and the last copy of magazines and newspapers cannot be borrowed and will have to be read on place.
Registration
To become a member :
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Bring a photocopy of your KTP/SIM/Passport/KITAS or current French Consular card.
- Bring 2 ID photos size 2x3 cm.
- Fill in the registration form.
- Sign the membership declaration.
- Pay the membership fees (see « Fees »).
Fees
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Membership type
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Membership fees
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Deposit* |
a
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International member
Offer reserved for foreign citizens
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300.000 IDR / year
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b
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National member
Offer reserved for Indonesian citizens
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180.000 IDR / year
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c
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Alliance member
Offer reserved for students, teachers and staff of Alliance Française
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FREE
(during the course duration)
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- 100.000 IDR during course duration (students)
- FREE (teachers & staff)
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* The deposit will be given back at the end of the course.
Penalty
The borrower will have to pay a fine if he/she's late to bring the documents back.
Book & magazine
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: 1 000 Rupiah per document per day
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DVD/CD
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: 1 500 Rupiah per document per day
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In case the document is damaged or missing, the user will have to replace twice the price of the document or will have to replace it by a new one.
Contact
Alliance française de Denpasar
Jl. Raya Puputan I, n°13A Sumerta Kelod
Renon, Denpasar 80235
Tel. / Fax : (+62 361) 234 143
Library "extras"!
« BALI - 39 clés du paradis », a book by I Made Suradiya is still for sale at a price of 100,000 IDR. A wealth of information on Bali, which is a part of Indonesian culture. The book is lavishly illustrated with black and white photos on the Balinese life and ceremonies. It will be useful, either for French-speaking visitors who wish to know more about Balinese culture, but also for the Indonesians who wish to improve their explanations on Bali in French.
Forum Jakarta-Paris has published two collections of Indonesian short stories translated into French. These are short texts of high literary quality, that reflect the styles and contexts, all sorts of facets of reality in Indonesia. These books are in large part from a large collection assembled and translated by Denys Lombard once, but they are here organised around one theme per volume.
- « Maman monte au ciel » refers, on the very wide register of religious rites, beliefs and imagination, the multiple attempts by individuals to transcend their condition.
- « Vigile » deals with the history of convulsions that have shaken Indonesia in the years 1930-1950 (end of the colonial era, Japanese occupation, revolution, Independence).
They are on sale at AF Denpasar for 20,000 IDR (versus 30,000 IDR in bookstores).
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