Online

Online Conversation Club

Friday, October 2, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, October 3, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

In-Person

The Frenchmen: French Theory from Paris to America

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Join critic and essayist Emily Eakin and MIT professor Bruno Perreau for a lively conversation about The Frenchmen and how French theory captivated America, transformed intellectual life, and continues to shape today’s culture wars.

In-Person

La Pause Café

Friday, October 9, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

In-Person

Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Take a culinary journey to Normandy and learn to prepare a classic salade normande followed by an elegant apple rose tart, in this hands-on cooking class taught in French.

In-Person

French Lit Book Club - Marguerite Duras

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

In-Person

October Alors... Conversation Club

Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

Friday, October 16, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

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.

In-Person

French Voices at the Boston Book Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Alain Fournier

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain Fournier. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

In-Person

Bridge: The Art of Strategy, Partnership, and Play

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

In-Person

RESCHEDULED Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Presented alongside the MFA's Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound exhibition, discover how Picasso transformed the course of modern art and continues to inspire artists today.

In-Person

Portrait of an Unknown Woman: From a Stolen Klimt to a Literary Mystery

Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Discover the story behind Camille de Peretti’s bestselling novel, a sweeping family saga inspired by the remarkable history of a long-lost Klimt painting.

The Art of Illusion Desserts: A Book Event & Live Demo

Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

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.

In-Person

A Halloween Special : The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) by Jean Epstein

Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Experience silent cinema as it was meant to be seen; with live music.

In-Person

Theater Club in November

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

In-Person

November Game Club: Trivia Night

Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us for our members-only Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of pop culture, science, and other categories during this fun, French-themed game night!

In-Person

From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

In-Person

The Old Fire: On Writing, Memory, and Belonging

Monday, November 16, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join French-Swiss-Korean author Elisa Shua Dusapin for a conversation about her acclaimed new novel, The Old Fire, and her distinctive literary voice.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Charif Majdalani

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Caravansérail by Charif Majdalani. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on November 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

Ciné Club: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

Thursday, November 19, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A long-lost masterpiece. A dark chapter of history. And a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Paris art world.

In-Person

Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The little-known story of the man behind Figaro and the secret French support that helped sustain the American Revolution.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Georges de Peyrebrune

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Victoire la Rouge by Georges de Peyrebrune. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on December 16th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.