BPI - Public information library

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Bibliothèque Publique d'Information • La Bibliothèque Publique d'Information

La bibliothèque publique d'information est ouverte à tous. Sur trois niveaux, elle recense 430 000 documents sur tous supports. Sa grande plage d'ouverture permet aux étudiants de venir réviser en soirée et les jours fériés, et son accès libre aux ordinateurs permet à tous de se connecter.

Practical information

Place
25 Rue du Renard
75004 Paris 4

Access
M° Rambuteau (line 11)

Opening hours
Opening hours: 12-10pm weekdays, 11am-10pm weekends, closed Tuesdays

Website
http://www.bpi.fr

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Upcoming events

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The Bibliothèque Publique d'Information, the huge library in the Centre Georges Pompidou

The Bibliothèque publique d'information, or BPI, is located in the Centre Georges Pompidou, in the Marais district of Paris. With the longest opening hours in France, it's a popular place for students, teleworkers and other curious visitors to find sources of information, training and information on a wide range of subjects. We'll take you on a tour of one of the biggest libraries in Paris!

Past events

Visuels musée et monument Centre Pompidou

Effractions, the free festival of contemporary literature at the Centre Pompidou

From March 6 to 10, 2024, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is hosting the 5th edition of its festival of contemporary literature, to question the links between reality and fiction, during meetings and workshops.

Exposition Posy Simmonds à Paris : plongée dans la littérature illustrée à la BPI - Centre Pompidou

Posy Simmonds in Paris: a plunge into illustrated literature at the BPI - Centre Pompidou

Discover the graphic and literary universe of cartoonist Posy Simmonds, on the occasion of the "Dessiner la littérature" exhibition at the BPI - Centre Pompidou from November 22, 2023 to April 1, 2024. From her early days at The Guardian to her iconic graphic novels, delve into the heart of her unique talent combining keen observation, humor and a passion for literature.