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14 Free French Audiobooks for Your Holiday Travels

Is there anything quite like an audiobook to change holiday traffic from meh to magic? Enjoy your travels this season and improve your French listening…

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Read YA en français

Young Adult books have become hugely popular in the U.S. and internationally. So we decided to bring the trend to our library! To celebrate, we picked 5 of our favorite books that have just graduated from collège to YA.

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A Taste of Québec: Poutine Tasting at the Center

On October 30 the French Library hosted a poutine-tasting event for our members of the Center.  Following an educational workshop on the differences between European…

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Parlez Québecois !

New Englanders are lucky to have a Francophone region a quick plane or scenic car ride away.  While many of us dream of visiting the…

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Meet Tom Moon

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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22 Years and Counting

On September 27, I celebrated 22 years. Not my birthday (ah, to be 22 again!) or my wedding anniversary, but 22 years of working at…

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Five Fall Fests in France

Fall is in the air in Boston; the leaves are starting to change color outside the Center, rowers are gearing up for the Head of…

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Flavors of a French Fall: Recipes from Alsace-Lorraine

The gastronomy of Alsace-Lorraine, a region in Northeast France, is perfect for this time of year!  The ingredients and dishes conjure comfort food galore to…

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Bonne rentrée à la bibliothèque !

September is here, meaning la rentrée is upon us! Over the summer, we made some exciting changes to make the library work better for you. Read on to catch up, and come by to see for yourself!

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Meet Nader Yaghoubi and Gigi Shafai Yaghoubi

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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Upcoming Events

Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Gastronomy & Wine Program

Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

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

Friday, October 16, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new 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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