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) How do I contact the librarian?
You can send an email to this address: librarian@frenchlibrary.org. The librarian will respond as soon as possible.
3) 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.
4) Do you have French and bilingual magazines?
📰 Yes! You can come and flip through France-Amérique, Le Figaro, Géo, Cuisine et Vins de France, L’Histoire, Jeune Afrique, le Un, Zadig, Courrier International at the French Library right now! As of May 1, 2023, we will receive Le Point, L’Express and L’Obs.
5) 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. 💌
6) 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
7) Where can I buy books in French for the Book Club or other events?
You can buy a paperback copy on Amazon, or try to find it on eBay, Lireka.com, Abebooks, at Bonjourbooksdc, Albertine, or on Bookshop.org. You might also be able to find a copy at your local library! There should also be plenty of ebook versions available: there is one you can access for free through your Culturethèque account.
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 !
