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Fêtons la fierté LGBT à la médiathèque !

As Boston celebrates National LGBT History Month this June, read with pride at the bibliothèque!

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Meet Kristin Lacroix

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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French Library Announces Joyce Grippen as Director of Development

The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce Joyce Grippen as its Director of Development. Joyce will play an…

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Playing and learning with French children's magazines

Do you remember the childhood excitement of receiving a glossy, new magazine? How about the enjoyment of leisurely flipping through the pictures, reading the articles,…

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Middle School Teacher Grants Awarded

The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 middle school grants: Anne Zachary from…

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The Center's Top Five - Spring Edition

I love Paris in the spring time…  In my eyes, Paris is great any time of year but there's just something about the idea of…

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Jean-Yves Thibaudet Receives Mosaïque Award

The Mosaïque Committee of the French Library of Boston presented world-renowned French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet with the first-ever Mosaïque Award for Exceptional Achievement. The award…

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Further Listening : Podcasts for French on the Go

Our previous blog post about Podcasts in French generated much discussion in our library and online! In response to your comments and requests, here are…

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Meet Clare Goslant

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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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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Upcoming Events

(SOLD OUT) Wine Seminar - Liberté & Independence - A Transatlantic Wine Tasting

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

Tuesday, July 28, 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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Intimate Cooking Class with Chef Lamia: Moroccan Mezze & Market

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

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and flavors.

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Wine Seminar: The Best of French Summertime Wines

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

Wednesday, August 5, 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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