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Summer through French film

As we reach the rainy middle of July in Boston, I find myself drawn to my old favorite French films about summertime. I can sit…

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National Holiday Celebrations

July is a popular month for national holidays! Both the US and France mark their holidays on the 4th and 14th, respectively. On July 4th…

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Summer reading you didn't know you were going to read

For me, summer is the best time to read those books you are always saving for later. Yes, we are talking about that 700-page long…

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4 Francophone Places to Visit on your Next Vacation

As the days grow longer, all we think of are the experiences that are waiting for us on our next destination. We’re eager to create…

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The Marquis de Lafayette: Discovering a French Hero in the United States

Recently, during a school visit to the French Library, one of the teachers from the visiting high school told me about a French war memorial…

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La Saveur de ça…

May is Haitian Heritage Month, a celebration of history, culture, and pride for Haitians everywhere in the world. This celebration is rooted in Haitian Flag…

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Au revoir

Au revoir, Working at the French Library of Boston and Cambridge for the past five years has been an incredible journey that I will always…

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Typewriters are not done with us yet!

If you look in your dusty basement or a long-forgotten closet, you might find a typewriter which has been lying there for years. Otherwise, ask…

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Spring: beginnings and endings

Spring—or, more specifically, that first day when you open the window in your office and the smell of blooming magnolias is carried in on the…

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La Loire à vélo

“Quand on partait de bon matin, quand on partait sur les Chemins… À bicyclette!”. It’s to the tune of Yves Montand’s lyrics that we’ll tour…

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Upcoming Events

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English Book Club - Émile Zola

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

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

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Don’t miss a rare Boston appearance by Prix Goncourt–winning author Marie NDiaye, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary French literature. In conversation with Shuchi Saraswat, she will discuss her latest novel in English The Witch.

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