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Ingrid Marquardt Promoted to Center Librarian

The French Library is proud to announce that Ingrid Marquardt has been promoted to the role of Center Librarian. Marquardt, previously the Center’s Library Assistant,…

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Join us for a Blind Date with a Book at the Library!

For the month of February, la bibliothèque is hosting some blind dates... with books! Most of us are a little guilty of judging a book…

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Meet Dr. Karl Brommer

We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them, too. After all, this is…

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Ring in the New Year with Lire Magazine's Best of 2017!

With 2018 swiftly approaching, francophone book lovers just might be wondering: what were the best books of 2017? In response, Lire magazine has published a…

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Podcasts for French on the go

Podcasts are experiencing a huge surge in popularity at the moment! According to Forbes, at least 112 million Americans alone listen to podcasts and (crazily…

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Des bébés, des livres : Conseillé par les Bibliothèques de la Ville de Paris

With many books in our collections geared towards les enfants jusqu'à trois ans and our recent creation of Book Bundles, we’re pretty big fans of…

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Barbara (Suki) de Bragança Receives Prestigious La Renaissance Française Award

The French Library congratulates its trustee, Barbara (Suki) de Bragança on being awarded La Médaille d’Or de Solidarité et Valeur by La Renaissance Française –…

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Revue de presse : la littérature française vue par le New York Times

La France est à l'honneur au Salon du livre de Francfort, et le New York Times en parle ! Parmi leurs coups de cœur, vous…

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Introducing Book Bundles/Bouquets de livres!

Do you ever want to dive headfirst into a topic, but aren’t quite sure with which books to start? If you’ve visited the children’s room…

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New movies at the Library

Looking to cozy up at home with a new movie (or two)? Here's a sneak peek at some of the titles ready to hit the…

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Upcoming Events

Friday, December 13, 2024

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

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Story Time

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

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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Wine Seminar

SOLD OUT Wine Seminar - Champagne

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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the next Wine Seminar, dedicated to the Champagne region of France. 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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