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Meet Christine Smith

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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Re-Introducing Adèle : A Bilingual Conversation with Leïla Slimani

On Saturday, February 23, the French Library and the Consulate General of France in Boston were honored to welcome bestselling author Leïla Slimani for an…

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Happy National Reading Awareness Month!

Happy National Reading Awareness Month! In addition to our global celebration of le mois de la Francophonie, March has many special observance days that match…

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A Toast to the Francophonie: How to Make a Ti Punch

Throughout March we are honoring diversity of the Francophone world!  What better way to celebrate than offering a toast to our Francophone friends with this…

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Chez Nous: A History of Our Home

Here at the French Library, members, students, and visitors often ask about the history of our building in Boston's historic Back Bay. As it turns…

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Classic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day

Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…

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Putting an Accent on Success

Each year, the French Library raises funds through generous individual gifts and proceeds from our annual Tour de France Viticole Wine Dinner to support our…

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Meet Camran Shahidi

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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Celebrating diversity in children’s books

January 25th is National Multicultural Children's Book Day! Celebrate by checking out one of these diverse books in French from our library.

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Fine Arts Film Reviews

This month marks a change in our programming here at the French Library; namely, we introduced themed events for members. Our first theme this month…

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Upcoming Events

Social & Community

English Book Club - Émile Zola

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

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

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Don’t miss a rare Boston appearance by Prix Goncourt–winning author Marie NDiaye, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary French literature. In conversation with Shuchi Saraswat, she will discuss her latest novel in English The Witch.

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