8 Upcoming Events in “Literature”
L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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Julia Malye: Writing Across Histories and Languages
AUTHOR TALK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MIT
Join us for an evening with Julia Malye, author, translator, and rising literary voice, as she discusses her latest novel, Pelican Girls—a sweeping historical epic that brings to light a little-known chapter of French and American history.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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Library Book Sale
New and used books in French
Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1 during our biannual book sale. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up!
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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Anne Pauly
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Le club des lecteurs (online) : Anne Pauly
Online event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit
Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.
Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.
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From Arles to the MFA: New Perspectives on Van Gogh’s French Years
With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi
An artist in exile, a French family of unlikely muses, and a series of portraits that speak across time—Professor Claude Cernuschi uncovers the emotional heart of Van Gogh’s years in Arles.
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We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Thérèse et Isabelle by Violette Leduc. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 16th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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The Adriatic Affair: A French Shipwreck, an American Mystery, and the Deep-Sea Discovery
Author Talk and Book Signing
A deadly collision in the fog off Nantucket, a trial that captivated France and America, and a shipwreck buried for nearly two centuries—Jennifer N. Sellitti brings the story of Le Lyonnais back to life.
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We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Thérèse et Isabelle by Violette Leduc. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 11th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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Sad Tiger by Neige Sinno: A Conversation on Memory, Trauma, and Literature
Presented in partnership with Brookline Booksmith
Join us off-site at Brookline Booksmith in Coolidge Corner for a powerful and timely conversation with French author Neige Sinno and her translator Natasha Lehrer, joined by writer Nina MacLaughlin, for the release of Sad Tiger, winner of the Prix Femina.
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