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From Arles to the MFA: New Perspectives on Van Gogh’s French Years

With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

An artist in exile, a French family of unlikely muses, and a series of portraits that speak across time—Professor Claude Cernuschi uncovers the emotional heart of Van Gogh’s years in Arles.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine : Goat Cheese Soufflé and Bitter Orange Chocolate Mousse

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June Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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4 Films to Fall in Love with French Fashion

Since I was very young, I’ve been passionate about fashion. I loved buying new clothes for my Barbies and would often personalize them to match…

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Macarons class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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Les P'tits Yogis | In-Person

Starting May 10, 2025 1 hour/week for 5 weeks

Kinesthetic learning works! In this initiation to yoga, children ages 6-8 will learn poses and build vocabulary through movement. Class is taught by yoga teacher Andrea!

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Les Grands Yogis | In-Person

Starting May 10, 2025 1 hour/week for 5 weeks

Kinesthetic learning works! In this initiation to yoga, children ages 6-8 will learn poses and build vocabulary through movement.

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Wine Seminar - Rhône Valley

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Rhone Valley wines. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Wine Seminar - Loire Valley

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Loire Valley wines. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

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Ciné Club Series: 'Vincent, François, Paul et les autres' by Claude Sautet

Presentation and discussion with Barbara Bouquegneau

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:00 PM To 9:00 PM

Claude Sautet's unforgettable exploration of friendship, love, and the weight of time.

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La Cour de Récré

On-site event in French

From Apr 25, 2025 To Jun 20, 2025

Join us for "La Cour de Récré”, a DROP-IN activity for parents and children (0 to 5) to enjoy a variety of activities, such as singing, playing and chatting.

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Photo Club: Brassaï

On-site event in English

Friday, May 2, 2025

Meet us at the library on Friday May 2nd from 3pm to 4.15pm with your phone or camera. Together, we'll discover Brassaï's work and take to the streets of Boston to photograph in the same style as the artist we've studied.

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Contre-Temps: Behind the Curtain

In partnership with the French Theater Project

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Contre-Temps, the acclaimed French musical making its American premiere at the Huntington Theatre this May!

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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

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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2025 May Game Club: Pictionary Night

Game Club: Trivia Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

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May Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, May 23, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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May Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, May 9, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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May Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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April Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, April 25, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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April Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, April 11, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Wine Seminar - Burgundy New Date Added!

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Murakami, History, and Magical Realism: An Evening with Benjamin Hoffmann

AUTHOR TALK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MIT

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Join us for a literary evening with acclaimed author Benjamin Hoffmann as he presents his latest work and shares his unique literary journey.

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B1 | Get Ready for the DELF B1! | Online

Starting April 15, 2025 3 hours per week for 7 weeks

If you're planning to take the DELF in June this preparatory class is for you! Ensure your success and work on all four language skills tested on the exam.

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Library Book Sale

New and used books in French

Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM

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!

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Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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Part-Time French Language Instructor

The French Library is hiring part-time language instructors with native or near-native proficiency in French to teach online adult and children's classes.

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