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Three Ways to Experience Haitian Culture in Boston

The Francophone world is vast and includes countries and regions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, including the Caribbean. One of the Francophone countries…

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Bandes Dessinées for All Readers on Hoopla: Part 3

If you’ve read parts one and two of this bandes dessinées recommendations series, you’ll have an idea of just how varied the stories and art…

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In Memoriam: Jordan L. Golding

Honorary Trustee, Jordan L. Golding passed away on August 8, 2021. Jordan was a Trustee of the French Library from 1980 until 2003 and was involved in guiding the organization’s finances and investment decisions.

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Bandes Dessinées for All Readers on Hoopla: Part 2

Bandes dessinées are a great way to enrich your enjoyment of French, both as a native speaker and as a French learner! This style of…

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Coquillages and Cocktails

The season of summer begs for long days outside, especially with a cold drink by your side. If you are anything like me, you love…

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Add a French Touch to Your New England Getaway

Are you dreaming of visiting France from the comfort of New England this summer? If you need a bit of inspiration for your staycation, we…

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A Reflection on Bastille Day and an Exciting Year Ahead for the French Library

In our latest message from President and Executive Director, Barbara Bouquegneau, she looks back on Bastille Day and looks forward to the exciting year ahead for the French Library.

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Event Recap: Bastille Day at La Voile Brookline

On July 14, 2021, Bastille Day was back at the Center! Ok, so there was no block party on Marlborough Street but we did hold…

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La Fête nationale / Bastille Day

Each year, French people all around the world celebrate la Fête nationale on July 14, which they often call le quatorze juillet. This French national…

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Crafting the Perfect Bastille Day Menu

The Center’s Bastille Day celebration has been a decades-long summer staple in the Back Bay neighborhood. La Fête Nationale, celebrated on le quatorze juillet, marks…

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Upcoming Events

Arts & Exhibitions

Vernissage & Opening Reception: Cécile Ganne

The Landscape Within: Memory, Figure, and Abstraction

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Join us for the reopening of our gallery space at the French Library, featuring French painter Cécile Ganne, a distinctive voice in Boston’s contemporary art scene.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s powerful new trio project, Resistance.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

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

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