Fall Open House 2023

Thursday, September 7, 2023 From 6:00 PM To 9:15 PM Add to Calendar 2023-09-07 18:00:00 2023-09-07 21:15:00 Fall Open House 2023 Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks! French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York

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C'est la rentrée ! We invite all French speakers, Francophiles, and French-at-heart to join us for our annual Open House. Get a taste of our exciting offerings, take a sneak peek at the fall season and meet like-minded people. Sip on French wine and tasty treats from local food vendors, and take advantage of special discounts that apply for that evening only.

We will have two entry times for the evening, so please register for whichever entry period is the best for you, regarding your arrival time.

Come in, mingle, and discover a little piece of France right in the heart of Boston!

This event is free. No prior experience with French is necessary. An RSVP is required.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Entry

FREE

7:45 PM - 9:15 PM Entry

FREE

About this Event

Browse the Library

Check out the new shelves, the latest arrivals, and learn more about upcoming library programs.

Explore Classes

Take a placement test and register for a fall class! Meet our teachers and learn more about our classes for kids, teens, and adults.

Discover Our Community

At the French Library, we are a community of people united in the French spirit of joie de vivre – the joy of living. We build friendships around culture and ideas.
Have a chat with our current members to know what they like the most about the French Library, why they decided to join us, what have they accomplished, and of course, share their love of Francophone culture. Join or renew your membership (at a discounted fee) and explore our member perks and member-exclusive events.

Have Fun

Enjoy complimentary refreshments (guests +21 receive 2 drink tickets/each), French food vendors: La Voile, Formaggio, Zaatar Road and Michette bakery, a French conversation corner, and tours in English and French. We truly have something for every Francophile!

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