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10 Ways to Go to France without Leaving the House

While social distancing is in full swing and kids are home from school, many of the places where parents can take their children on educational…

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Staff Spotlight

You might be familiar with our Member Spotlight highlights on our blog where we get to know our members of the Center better. Today we invite you to get to know a few of our staff members at the FCC!

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5 Online Library Collections Going Above and Beyond

While schools and libraries are closed, online collections are helping to fill the gaps in educational media. Read on for information regarding these special circumstances!…

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Monuments Historiques #2: Notre Dame de Paris

The History of Notre Dame Rumor has it that the land Notre Dame stands on was once a temple dedicated to Jupiter.  In an effort…

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Fun with French Idiomatic Expressions, Part 2

If there’s one thing that France is famous for, it has to be the delicious food! The French are known for their baguettes, cheeses, wines,…

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Free French e-books on Libby for Children and Teens

Looking for more stories to read with your children and teens from the comfort of home? Try Libby! This resource is available as an app…

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Monuments Historiques #1: L'Opéra Garnier

We all know that the Parisian cityscape is filled with beautiful architecture and landmarks.  Think the Eiffel Tower, think Arc de Triomphe, think Les Invalides.…

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Comfort food à la française

La France est reconnue pour sa gastronomie, ses chefs étoilés, ses recettes techniques et réputées incomparables. Mais saviez-vous que la France a aussi de délicieuses…

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French Language Learning, Social Distancing, and You: A List of Resources

Just because the doors are closed at the French Library doesn’t mean that we need to stop enjoying the delights of French language and culture!…

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Struggling to Translate Some English Words into French? Here's Why

Have you noticed that when you try to translate some of your English words there just doesn’t seem to be the "mot juste." Here is a list of words in English that don’t seem to have an exact French equivalent.

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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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