Saturday, May 13, 2023 From 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM Add to Calendar 2023-05-13 10:00:00 2023-05-13 16:00:00 Library Book Sale Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $0.50, 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, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York
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What you'll find
Books on sale are generally donated books that we cannot keep, including classics, translations and any item we already have in our collections. There will be books for children available, but we encourage interested parties to come early as these items tend to go quickly!The Library can keep purchased items on hold until the end of the event at 4:00 PM for those shopping in the Back Bay, but all items must be picked up day-of.
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Upcoming Events

SOLD OUT - Matisse Across the Atlantic: From Paris to American Modernism
With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi
From Paris to Boston, Professor Claude Cernuschi explores how Matisse’s radical vision of color and form shaped generations of American artists, from Rothko to Ellsworth Kelly.
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Learn to prepare a goat cheese and spinach quiche and chocolate tartelettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!
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SOLD OUT A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA (Part II)
An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine
Take a private tour of the MFA in French, and discover a curated selection of modern masterpieces. This visit offers a fresh perspective on modern art; between imagination, abstraction, and bold new forms of expression.
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