La Fête des Rois

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A traditional French holiday, la Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings) is a festive event and an opportunity for families to gather for some delicious Galette des Rois (King’s cake). Children will enjoy fun activities while the galettes are warming up in the oven, then we will all enjoy a generous slice of the cake! If it’s your lucky day, your piece of galette will hold the fève (bean) and you will be crowned king or queen!

For members - Family (2 adults & 1 or 2 children)

$15

For non-members - Family (2 adults & 1 or 2 children)

$25

For members - Adult

For non-members - Adult

$12

For members - Child

For non-members - Child

Above: Galette des Rois, photographed in 2011 by Steph Gray. Via Flickr.

Photos from Previous Events

Little Princess

Kids can make their own crowns at the event

Story time

Librarian Marie reads a Babar book to all the little reines and rois

Dig in!

The galette des rois is an essential part of this traditional French holiday

Cutting the cake

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious slice of this special cake

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Celebration

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Mix and Mingle with Boston’s Francophones

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a special evening celebrating Francophonie Month 2026! Connect with members of Boston's Francophone community and institutions during a festive meet-and-greet honoring the richness of the French language and Francophone cultures.

Story Time

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

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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Ciné Club Series: 'Et Dieu… créa la femme' by Roger Vadim

Presentation and Discussion with Ericka Knudson

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Rediscover a classic and the film that launched Brigitte Bardot’s screen career. And God Created Woman remains a landmark of modern French cinema on the eve of the New Wave.

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