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B1 | French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person

Sessions starting November 30, 2026, and December 7, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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A2 | French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person

Sessions starting November 30, 2026, and December 7, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

Class

A1+ French Express (mid to advanced beginners) | In-Person

Sessions starting November 30, 2026, and December 7, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to improve your French? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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A1 French Express (Absolute to early beginners) | In-Person

Sessions starting November 30, 2026, and December 7, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to improve your French? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

Event

Behind the Curtain : Le Porteur d'Histoire

In partnership with the French Theater Project

Thursday, November 12, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us for a special preview of Le Porteur d’Histoire, Alexis Michalik’s award-winning play, ahead of its November 13–15 performances at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.

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Education Department - Stagiaire FLE 2027

The French Library is hiring an Education Department Intern.

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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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French Lit Book Club - Marguerite Duras

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Lifelong Learning of French - Part 3

My journey with French began in the 7th grade when everyone in my public middle school chose their foreign language. Something about the French language’s…

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Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 From 5:00 PM To 7:30 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our 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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Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

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

Friday, October 16, 2026 From 5:30 PM To 7:00 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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The Art of Illusion Desserts: A Book Event & Live Demo

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

Thursday, October 29, 2026 From 5:30 PM To 7:00 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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La Pause Café

From Sep 25, 2026 To Nov 20, 2026 From 2:00 PM To 4:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 4:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 4:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 4:00 PM

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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Theater Club in November

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

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Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

From Oct 2, 2026 To Dec 4, 2026 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 3:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 3:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 3:00 PMFrom 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

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

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November Game Club: Trivia Night

Game Club: Trivia Night

Thursday, November 5, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us for our members-only Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of pop culture, science, and other categories during this fun, French-themed game night!

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A Halloween Special : The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) by Jean Epstein

with Live Piano Accompaniment

Friday, October 30, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Experience silent cinema as it was meant to be seen; with live music.

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October Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, October 15, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

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

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September Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Friday, September 18, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

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

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The Old Fire: On Writing, Memory, and Belonging

An Evening with Elisa Shua Dusapin

Monday, November 16, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join French-Swiss-Korean author Elisa Shua Dusapin for a conversation about her acclaimed new novel, The Old Fire, and her distinctive literary voice.

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Portrait of an Unknown Woman: From a Stolen Klimt to a Literary Mystery

An Evening with Camille de Peretti

Thursday, October 29, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Discover the story behind Camille de Peretti’s bestselling novel, a sweeping family saga inspired by the remarkable history of a long-lost Klimt painting.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

In French, for all levels

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Take a culinary journey to Normandy and learn to prepare a classic salade normande followed by an elegant apple rose tart, in this hands-on cooking class taught in French.

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French Voices at the Boston Book Festival

In Partnership with Villa Albertine

Saturday, October 17, 2026 From 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

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Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary

A Lecture by Historian Robert J. Allison

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:00 PM

The little-known story of the man behind Figaro and the secret French support that helped sustain the American Revolution.

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From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

A Concert of Poetry & Song

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 From 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

Class

A2-4 short track | Advanced Beginner French 4 | Online

Starting September 15, 2026 3 hours per week for 6 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more!

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Ciné Club: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

DISCUSSION WITH Prof. JENNIFER CAZENAVE

Thursday, November 19, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

A long-lost masterpiece. A dark chapter of history. And a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Paris art world.

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Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

DISCUSSION WITH BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

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(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Thursday, September 10, 2026 From 5:00 PM To 7:00 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our 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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Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

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

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 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.