Saturday, September 6, 2025 From 11:00 AM To 3:00 PM Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 11:00:00 2025-09-06 15:00:00 Fall Open House 2025 Experience first-hand our most popular classes and events! French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York
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Experience our events
Enjoy this full day packed with activities to get an idea of our events at the French Library. Speak French with other Francophiles at our Pause Café conversation hour, meet fellow Francophiles, and much more!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, as well as our beloved Summer in French program.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.Enjoy French Food, Wine & a Summer Market!
Gourmet Delights by Sonia: Indulge in fresh French pastries, homemade Pavlovas, and crêpes bretonnes made on-site!And enjoy French Wine offered by Provence Wine Imports, plus artisanal spirits from Heavenly Spirits, while browsing our marché d’été. Discover Belle on Heels with its handpicked French and English vintage pieces, Persephone Flowers with stunning floral gifts, Decolores Housewares with colorful handmade terrazzo décor, and Amooti African Stories with vibrant apparel rooted in Ugandan culture.
Kids & Family Activities
Pottery Workshop with BrunaTry your hand at pottery in our hands-on class sponsored by Pottery with a Purpose!
Stop by the craft table sponsored by OMY – we’ll have coloring activities, face painting, and creative fun for all ages.
(Map-themed coloring sheets and more!)
Have Fun
We truly have something for every Francophile!
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Upcoming Events
Reclaiming Power: Why It Matters and How We Can All Use It
A Talk by Professor Julie Battilana
Power isn’t just reserved for the elite. In this timely talk, Harvard scholar and leading voice on social change Julie Battilana reveals how understanding and using power is essential for anyone seeking to lead, influence, or make a lasting impact.
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The History of the French Library: A Boston Landmark Turns 80
Presented by Steven Galante
Join author and Board Chair Steven Galante as he uncovers the surprising history of the French Library and its place in Boston’s cultural life.
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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : en présence de Catherine Cusset
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Ma vie avec Proust by Catherine Cusset. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 12th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
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