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So you barely can say "Bonjour"? It's not too early to dive into French culture

As a beginner-level student of French, or someone who is still contemplating learning French, you might be feeling like you are at the bottom of…

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Siblings' wild ride into freedom at this month's Ciné-Club de l'Alliance

Five teenage girls with hair flying away as they ride in the back of a truck in the sunset. Five pairs of legs intertwined as…

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Quand la réalité flirte avec la fiction

Les auteurs de romans s’inspirent de plus en plus de faits réels, que ce soit des faits divers, des réalités sociales contemporaines, ou la politique.…

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Saveurs Littéraires, Poésie Culinaire

Quel est le point commun entre un écrivain goncourisé et un chef étoilé ? Le processus créatif, pardi ! Cette association surprenante a été vue…

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Language, Culture and Multiple Identities

The Green Card lottery registrations just closed on May 8th. It brings up old memories, when foreign college friends in Boston in the nineties applied…

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Ciné-Rétro: A new look at the classics

Cinema, "le 7ème Art", is one of the arts for which France is best known. Since the first short films by the Méliès brothers came…

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La Bande Dessinée Documentaire: notre bibliographie toute fraîche!

Découvrez notre sélection de bandes dessinées pour apprendre sur tous les sujets! Cette sélection accessible pour certains titres dès 16 ans (demandez-nous de l'aide dans…

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Des ressources pour les parents en quête d’inspiration

Trouvez des conseils et détendez-vous avec cette sélection spéciale parents. Nos collections vous offrent à la fois l'opportunité de rire de votre vie de parent…

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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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