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Be Ready for Your Next French Castle Visit!

Your next visit to a French castle is closer than what you would have expected! Our private virtual tour of Château de Compiègne is coming…

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Recipe Round-up: French Desserts

Need something sweet to brighten up your days? A French dessert just might do the trick! Check out the below recipes to make en français…

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Vocabulary for French Film Watching: Silence, moteur, action !

Many of our members and guests remember our popular ciné-club in the Center’s ballroom, complete with film, discussion, and popcorn! In 2020 we adapted our…

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Simple comme bonjour

Real talk: Speaking another language can be very intimidating. You worry about pronunciation, proper verb conjugation, and finding le mot juste. And it can be…

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French Cities to Visit that Aren't Paris

Post-pandemic travel planning is in full swing! While taking a trip to France may still seem a long ways away, we can still dream. If…

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Fun and Fresh French Resources to Use Today

Learning French is a journey. Maybe you just started or you have been studying this beautiful language for years. Wherever you are and however you…

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The FCC Staff's Favorite Chants de Noël

Cette année il faut renoncer à la coutume de chanter des chants de Noël en groupes dans les rues et dans les magasins. Cependant, nous…

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Francophone comedians to make you laugh en français !

Want to improve your French while having a laugh? We’re here to make that possible! Since a little levity is welcome these days, check out…

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Getting into the Holiday Spirit

It’s the holiday season! It may be hard to get into the spirit this year but we’ve got you covered! Ingrid, Clémence, and Natalie propose…

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Help Support the French Library: A Message From Barbara Bouquegneau, Executive Director

"Chers amis - As this crazy year 2020 comes to an end, like many of you, I take time to pause and reflect on the dystopian year we have been having." Read more from Barbara, our Executive Director.

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Upcoming Events

Social & Community

Fall Open House 2026

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

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Talks & Discussions

Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

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Food & Wine

(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Thursday, September 10, 2026

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

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