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Looking ahead to new beginnings...
A message from President and Executive Director, Barbara Bouquegneau

Hope…this has been the world’s currency for the past 19 months. Qui aurait cru?

As daily life increasingly begins to resemble “normal,” I reflect on pandemic life’s challenges and how we responded with new initiatives. And I thank you, our French Library volunteers, members, and students for staying with us through it all...

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Fall in love: l’automne en France

I love New England all year long but I have to admit that I have a coup de coeur for the fall season. What is…

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Les Vendanges -The Grape Harvest

While we’re surrounded by caramel apples and all-things-pumpkin in New England, across the pond in France, les vendanges are coming to a close. The word…

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Rentrée Recap

Think of this as our “What we did on our summer vacation” post, French-style. Even without our building at 53 Marlborough Street, the Center was…

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La semaine du goût, what is it?

During the week of October 11th to 17th, the 32nd edition of La semaine du goût will take place in France.This year’s theme: Le goût…

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Focus on French Fashion

Do you like French fashion? I love it. Sure, couture creations are pricey and may seem a bit silly but that doesn’t stop me from…

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Meet Amy Harlowe

We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…

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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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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 7, 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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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

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Books & Bottles Wine Seminar: The Food and Wines of France

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Thursday, November 12, 2026

An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.

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