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The secrets of reading in a foreign language

My best tips for reading in a foreign language A lot of non-French-native visitors come to the French Library and ask me how to start…

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Celebrating le 6e Art with my favorite francophone theater pieces

In my life, theater has often been associated with school. However, it is by studying it and seeing various types of plays that I came…

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The promise of May

I have always loved the month of May. We’re on the brink of summer, not quite there but getting warmer; a precipice where anything could…

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D-Day – The Normandy Landings

On June 6th of this year, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of what came to be known as D-Day. Depending on where in…

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From Boston to Paris: Embracing the Spirit of Marathon Season

I love this time of year in New England. Not only does the weather improve and the city become more floral, but we also anticipate…

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6 Gardens in the Francophone World to Visit and Celebrate Spring

Spring has finally arrived! Here in Boston, we're witnessing sprouts pushing through the soil, daffodils peeking out, and eagerly anticipating the magnolias in front of…

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A selection of my favorite podcasts

Over the last few weeks, I have been asked many times by visitors attending our drop-in event Pause Café how they could improve their French.…

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Camille Claudel and the invisible female artist

The Musée Rodin in Paris occupies a Victorian-era mansion tucked away a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, complete with eighteen sun-bathed rooms of bronze…

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Top 10 French-Speaking TikTok Creators to Follow

Content consumption is ever evolving, and TikTok's surge during the pandemic brought about significant shifts. Back then, some people hopped on it, showcasing their dance…

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Mardi Gras: a celebration that brings people together

Mardi Gras has always made a powerful impression on me, like many children in francophone countries. Most children look forward to this day filled with…

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Upcoming Events

Social & Community

Fall Open House 2026

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

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Food & Wine

(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Thursday, September 10, 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 oenology with experts.

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Talks & Discussions

Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

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