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By Kaitlin Howlett

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Some Favorite French Quarantine Memes

By Natalie Collet In Culture

We all know the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” These days, memes are doing all the talking. We rounded up some of…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 3 FROM LOUIS XIII TO THE REVOLUTION (1610-1789)

In Culture

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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Business French, Part 2- Essential French Expressions to Use in the Workplace

By Natalie Collet In Education

If you normally write your professional emails in English you know there are several set phrases when communicating with colleagues and clients. Today we offer the French equivalent of these sentences; read along and let us know if we missed your favorite!

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 2 FROM FRANÇOIS 1ER TO HENRI IV (1515-1610)

In Culture

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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Monuments Historiques #4: La Tour Eiffel

By Amy Layton In Library

Paris began the construction of the Eiffel Tower in January 1887, and finished it March 31st, 1889.  The purpose of this tower was to create…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 1 FROM ROMAN TIMES THROUGH THE MIDDLE AGES (52 BC – 1515)

In Culture

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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9 façons d’apporter votre aide tout en respectant la distanciation sociale

By Clémence Bary-Boloré In Culture

Vous l’aurez remarqué, malgré la situation difficile, il souffle comme un vent de fraternité. Cela met du baume au coeur et nous y trouvons le…

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Monuments Historiques #3: Le château de Chantilly

By Clémence Bary-Boloré In Culture

Née et élevée à Chantilly, je ne pouvais pas, dans notre série Monuments Historiques, ne pas parler de ce joyaux du Patrimoine Français qu’est le…

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Saturday Morning Nostalgia: 5 French-Dubbed Kids' TV Shows

By Amy Layton In Library

Do Saturday mornings remind you of settling down in front of the television with a bowl of sugary cereal, pajamas still on, rushing to get…

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Be Creative and Make Your Own Diorama!

By Maude Mastoris In Culture

While at home, let’s take this time to enjoy being creative and become artists by making a diorama. The diorama will allow you to travel…

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Upcoming Events

Kids & Families

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

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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Performing Arts & Screenings

From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

A Concert of Poetry & Song

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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