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Most borrowed at our Library in 2016

Is one of your resolutions for 2017 to bring out your inner rat de bibliothèque (bookworm)? Have you been putting off watching a movie without…

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Ce n'est qu'un au revoir!

Dear Friends, A few months ago, I presented my resignation from the position of Executive Director and President of the French Library. After eight wonderful…

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L'auteur du mois : Mario Ramos

Je recherche la simplicité (qui demande parfois beaucoup de travail). L’album pour enfants parle aussi aux adultes, d’où l’importance des différents niveaux de lecture. De…

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Prix littéraires 2016

Du mois d'août au mois d'octobre, 560 romans (d'origine française et étrangère) sont parus lors de la rentrée littéraire. Après plusieurs sélections, discussions, et débats,…

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L'auteur du mois : Marjane Satrapi

Marjane Satrapi (1969 - ) est écrivaine, réalisatrice, et artiste franco-iranienne. Elle est connue pour ses bandes dessinés, son style de dessin, et ses films.…

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Comptines des animaux

You may be familiar with "Old MacDonald had a Farm" and "Hey Diddle Diddle", but do you know any popular nursery rhymes about animals in…

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L'auteur du mois : Dany Laferrière

Dany Laferrière est l'un des écrivains francophones les plus populaires et prolifiques de notre époque. Né en Haïti en 1953, il a habité à Port-au-Prince,…

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L'auteur du mois : Jacques Prévert

Tous les mois, nous vous invitons à découvrir l’œuvre d’un de nos écrivains préférés. Ce mois-ci, nous avons étudié la vie de Jacques Prévert (1900…

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In Search of Lost Memory

"The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones that look the most real,…

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Culturethèque for...world travelers!

Perhaps you took a weekend to dicover a new city, to explore a new country, or to enjoy a journey by plane, train or automobile.…

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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

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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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