Saturday, May 16, 2026 From 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 10:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 Library Book Sale - May 2026 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! The French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York
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Book Sale
Free
What you'll find
Books on sale are generally donated books that we cannot keep, including classics, translations and any item we already have in our collections. There will be books for children available, but we encourage interested parties to come early as these items tend to go quickly!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, but all items must be picked up day-of.
Photos From Previous Book Sales
Upcoming Events
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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Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.
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Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le ventre de l'Atlantique by Fatou Diome. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 20th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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