A special holiday celebration hosted by the President and Executive Director of the French Library, Catheline van den Branden. This event will feature French hors d'œuvres, drinks, dancing and jazz performed by La Vie en Rose.

La Vie en Rose is a French Chanson and Golden Age swing band with a fabulous repertoire of timeless French and American jazz standards: a unique alliance between the old world and the new, between French charm, American glam and soulful pop.

Upcoming Events

Book Sale

Library Book Sale

New and used books in French

Saturday, November 15, 2025

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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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on November 18th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

From Paris to Maine: Professor Claude Cernuschi traces how French art shaped Winslow Homer’s vision.

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