Events Calendar

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

Experience an evening where French gastronomy and culture meet literature at the French Library. Enjoy a curated tasting of wines and truffle-inspired bites, paired with readings from Scent of a Truffle: Mischief and Legacy in the Dordogne Valley.

Discover Boston’s French connections on this 90-minute walking tour, led in French, that explores the city’s landmarks through the intertwined lenses of history, politics, and culture.

Reflect on solitude and freedom in a guided conversation that brings together Thoreau’s Walden and Tesson’s Consolations of the Forest; where literature, philosophy, and conversation meet.

Please join us for a special screening of Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, followed by a conversation with Ericka Knudson and a signing of her new book Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema.

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

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

From Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel, Happening traces a student’s fight for autonomy in 1960s France. In this award-winning adaptation, Audrey Diwan transforms a personal ordeal into a universal coming-of-age story.

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

Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1 during our biannual book sale. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up!

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on November 18th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.

From Paris to Maine: Professor Claude Cernuschi traces how French art shaped Winslow Homer’s vision.

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine : Sweet Potato “Rose” Tartlets & Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Vingt minutes de silence by Hélène Bessette. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on November 19th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!