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2023 Summer in French for Kids and Teens

see where oui can take them

Check out our 2023 Summer in French program to see all the great things we have in store for your little - and not so little - ones. Vive l'été en français! Classes are filling up quickly so don't wait. 10% early bird discount ends on March 31.

Part-time teacher - kids/teens section

We're hiring!

The Education Department is looking for part-time teachers for the kids/teens sections. In person, April 8 - June 17, Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Come share your love of French with us!

Spring Session online and in-person

Registration is now open!

Whether you want to take your time in one of our slow-paced courses or learn French fast in our short track program, we have something for everyone. Interested in French outside of the traditional learning format? Try one (or more!) of our 5-week thematic courses!

Musiciennes de légende by Marina Chiche

AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING

The French Library is pleased to welcome award-winning French violinist and author Marina Chiche.

Marina will tell us more about her work on making classical music accessible to the widest audience possible and highlighting exceptional women performers forgotten by history because of their gender.

Arthur Rimbaud from A to Z with French specialist Alain Borer, featuring artworks by Oana Lauric

CONFERENCE AND ART EXHIBITION

The French Library is honored to welcome French author, poet, and Rimbaud explorer Alain Borer for an evening dedicated to one of the most well-known and talented French poets, Arthur Rimbaud. Join us to better understand who Arthur Rimbaud was and why he still inspires so many artists. Alain Borer will be accompanied by French literature professor Victorien Coquery and by Francophile artist Oana Lauric, who will present who will present her French Library exhibition inspired by the life and work of Arthur Rimbaud.

Filming notification March 31 and April 1: the access to the French Library might take longer than usual.

Due to a filming session in Back Bay, access to our building will be impacted next week. From March 31st (12pm) to April 1st (4pm) parking will not be permitted on Marlborough St (btw Commonwealth Ave. And Beacon St.). Access to our building will still be possible, but you may be asked to wait momentarily if cameras are rolling. Thank you for your understanding.

Festinema Junior 2023

Vive le 7ème art!

Middle and high school teachers of French: bring your students this spring to the French Library to partake in the Festinema Junior movie festival. Reserve your movie screening today!

How to celebrate la francophonie in Boston

By Maxine Arnheiter March 22, 2023 In Culture

Each year, the broad diversity of French language speakers is celebrated during the month of March, le mois de la francophonie. French is spoken by…

B1+ | Architectes et Architectures Francophones | In-Person

Intermediate

Starting April 6, 2023 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Be amazed at how quickly your French improves while discovering the architectural marvels of the greatest French-speaking architects! So, ready to explore the French-speaking world of architecture with us?

B1+/B2 | Literature: special - Short Stories by Maupassant| Online

Intermediate

Starting April 11, 2023 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Follow characters Boule de Suif and George Duroy and dive in 19th century French society. Discover along the way the genius of Guy de Maupassant, one of France's best story-teller. Class is taught by Michaela!

Les Ouistitis | In-Person at GALOOP

2.5 to 3 Years old

Starting April 13, 2023 1 hour per week for 5 week sessions

Toddlers receive a gentle introduction to French or further explore the language. Through songs, stories, games, movement and craft projects children are encouraged to listen, speak and move.

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