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What you'll find
Books on sale are generally donated books which we cannot keep including classics, translations and any item we already have in our collections. There will be some children's books available, but come early for these items as they go fast!
The Library can keep purchased items on hold until the end of the event at 4:00 PM for those shopping in the Back Bay afterwards, but all items must go on the day.
For those who cannot make it, there will be another book sale in the fall. In addition, a selection of books for sale is available year-round by the circulation desk (all at $1 per book); this selection is refreshed monthly.
Photos From Previous Book Sales
Upcoming Events
(Sold Out) A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA
An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine
Take a private tour of the MFA led in French, and discover a curated selection of modern masterpieces. This visit offers a fresh perspective on modern art; between imagination, abstraction, and bold new forms of expression.
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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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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
Relax and have fun in the kitchen!
Celebrate Francophonie Month in the kitchen. Learn to prepare a shrimp palombo and a coconut flan infused with Madagascar vanilla in this festive, hands-on cooking class -in French!
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