1) Is the library open to the public?
Yes! We are open Tuesday from 12pm to 7pm, Wednesday from 11am to 7pm, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
2) When will the full collection be back on the shelves?
We already have the full adult and junior fiction sections on the shelves, as well as DVDs for all ages, graphic novels, picture albums for kids, easy readers, junior non-fiction, audiobooks, cookbooks and more! We are still working our way through shelving the history + biographies part of the collection.
3) When will the French and bilingual magazines be back?
📰 You can already come and flip through France-Amérique, Le Figaro, Géo, Cuisine et Vins de France, L’Histoire, Jeune Afrique, le Un, Zadig, Courrier International and more at the French Library right now! We may order some more periodicals in 2023.
4) Can I still ask to have my items sent to me via borrow by mail?
Absolutely! You can find more information about this system here. 💌
5) How and when can I return my items to the Library?
– In person, during our opening hours
– In person, anytime through the book drop (situated on the left of the front door)
– By shipping them to our address: French Library Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116
6) What of L’Heure du conte?
L’heure du conte is coming back in person. Check out any upcoming in person dates through the events tab!
7) What of the monthly Book Club?
The book club will stay online for the foreseeable future. You can sign up for it through the events tab on our website.
8) Can I donate books to the French Library?
For any queries about book donations, feel free to email librarian@frenchlibrary.org. Please note that in general we will not accept books printed before the 1990s. Merci !
