Free

$5

Join us for a read-along book club of Chéri, by Colette. You will discover a woman ahead of her time, known way beyond France for her work as a writer, journalist and actress. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and to come ready to discuss online on May 25 at 4:30PM.

Le club des lecteurs is for those who regularly read en français and for those who are reading in French for the first time!

Resources:

Colette : affirmer sa liberté

Un été avec Colette

The brillance of Colette - The New Yorker

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 9, 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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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Violaine Huisman as she presents her new novel, The Monuments of Paris, a sweeping exploration of family, memory, and a little-known chapter of French history during the Second World War.

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Talks & Discussions

Virtual Event: Ann Scott in Conversation

Presented in partnership with Harvard Bookstore

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Join us off-site at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with French author Ann Scott, winner of the 2023 Prix Renaudot, for the release of her cult novel Superstars.

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