Fall Open House

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C'est la rentrée! We invite all French speakers, Francophiles and French-at-heart to join us for our annual Open House. Get a taste of our exciting offerings and take a sneak peek at the fall season. Sip on French wine and savor tasty treats while listening to live music. Come in, mingle, and discover a little piece of France right in the heart of Boston!

This event is free. No prior experience with French is necessary. An RSVP is recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

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About this Event

In the Library

Check out the latest arrivals, learn more about upcoming library programs and discover Culturethèque, the online platform available for free to members that contains hundreds of magazines, eBooks, comic books, and children's picture books.

In the Education Corner

Take a placement test and register for a fall class. Attendees will enjoy discounts on French courses if they register during the Open House. Interested in getting a taste for a class before registering? We'll be offering 30 minute crash courses for B1 Coffee talk at 6pm and for A1 Beginner French Core Language at 6:30pm as well as a 45 minute crash course for B1/B2 Let's Cook in French at 6pm.
Please RSVP at education@frenchlibrary.org if you want to attend a crash course. There is a limit of 10 students per class so act fast!

Become a Member

Join or renew your membership, and learn about our new membership program featuring new benefits and reduced pricing!

Upcoming Cultural Events

Learn about our fall line-up! With a variety of lively events featuring local and international artists, creative thinkers, innovators, and performers, our monthly programs include art exhibits, film screenings, debates, hands-on workshops, cooking classes and wine tastings, social evenings and holiday celebrations.

About the Band

Stephanie McKay, Vocals

Stephanie McKay is a singer, songwriter, musician, and collaborator, hailing from the Bronx, New York City.

Her career has spanned over 20 years, during which time she has collaborated with artists including Anthony Hamilton, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), Talib Kweli, DJ Spinna, Toshi Reagon and Big lovely, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Katalyst, Tricky, Carl Hancock-Rux, Kelis, and numerous others.

Ronojit Chaliha, Keys

Ronojit Chaliha aka Ron Cha is a young jazz pianist who initially trained in Western Classical piano and crossed over to Jazz and improvised music. In 2013, Ron scored the highest score at the Trinity College of Music Advance Certificate Classical Piano Examination in India and holds the record till date. He received accolades from the country’s best musicians such as Louiz Banks, Clinton Cerejo, Papon, Zubin Garg, Vishal Dadlani and Loy Mendonsa.

Philip Chenjia Chuah, Bass

Philip Chenjia Chuah is a young, talented, up-and-coming bassist currently studying Bass at Berklee.

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