French Library: Explore French Culture

Memorial Day Weekend Closure

The French Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, in observance of Memorial Day weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, with regular hours. Merci and enjoy your weekend!

Summer in French for Kids and Teens

Program Starts on June 23

Give your child a full immersion experience of summer fun and learning! With native French-speaking and bilingual teachers, varied and engaging curriculum, and a convenient location in the heart of Back Bay, our Summer in French program is the perfect way to improve your child's skills and confidence in French, no matter their age or level. Each week focuses on a theme with a variety of special activities geared for children to increase their vocabulary and stimulate their conversation skills.

Alors... Conversation Club

Thursday, May 22, From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Friday, May 23, From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

Glasses of red wine with chocolate candies on wooden table, closeup

Wine Seminar - Rhône Valley

Thursday, June 12, From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Take a tasting tour of France’s Rhône Valley with Wine Master Educator Jo-Ann Ross. Discover the bold reds, elegant whites, and the diverse terroir that defines them.

Summer classes for adults

Registration opens May 23

Be on the lookout for our upcoming summer session - June 23 - August 29! New condensed short-track programs to fit your summer plans! Online and in-person for your convenience.

Getting to Know Professor Claude Cernuschi: A Proust Questionnaire

By Sophie Schlenker May 14, 2025 In Culture

As we look forward to welcoming Professor Claude Cernuschi to the French Library on Wednesday, June 4, we invited him to take on the Proust…

A1 (absolute beginner) | Intensive Week | In-Person

Beginner

Starting June 16, 2025 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to improve your French? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

Summer in French for Teens

Advanced Beginner

Sessions starting July 7, 2025, July 28, 2025, August 11, 2025, and August 25, 2025 3, 5 or 6 hours per day for 1 week

Teens learning French as a foreign language develop their language skills through engaging lessons, hands-on workshops, field trips and other fun activities in this dynamic full-immersion program with a morning language component and an afternoon cultural discovery component.

A2+ | One Day Immersion | In-Person

Advanced Beginner

Starting June 6, 2025 6h + 1h for lunch for 1 day

Imagine: 6 hours of immersion plus a great lunch with teachers and classmates!

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Join our Francophile Community

Become an official part of our vibrant Francophile community today! Members enjoy invitations to members-only events, discounts on our French classes and cultural programs, borrowing privileges at our library and much more.

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