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La Pause Café
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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La Pause Café
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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La Pause Café
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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An Evening at the French Table with Jason Bond
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this new dining series through the Gastronomy & Wine program.
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Books & Bottles: Provence
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.
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SOLD OUT - Matisse Across the Atlantic: From Paris to American Modernism
With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi
From Paris to Boston, Professor Claude Cernuschi explores how Matisse’s radical vision of color and form shaped generations of American artists, from Rothko to Ellsworth Kelly.
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Soie: Behind the Curtain
In partnership with the French Theater Project
Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Soie, the stage adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s celebrated novel, to be performed May 1–3, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
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Library Easter Egg Hunt
Kids activity
Join us for a fun Easter Egg Hunt at the Kids’ Corner of the Library! Children of all ages are invited to search for hidden eggs and exchange them for treats and goodies.
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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
Relax and have fun in the kitchen!
Learn to prepare savory and chocolate soufflés in this hands-on cooking class — in French!
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Library Book Sale - May 2026
New and used books in French
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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Le club des lecteurs : Fatou Diome
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le ventre de l'Atlantique by Fatou Diome. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 20th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Le club des lecteurs : Jean Rouaud
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les champs d'honneur by Jean Rouaud. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 29th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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!
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!
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!
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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Encore Tour: A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA
An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine
Back by popular demand, take a private tour of the MFA in French and discover a curated selection of modern masterpieces. From the Fauves and Cubists to Expressionists and Surrealists, this visit offers a fresh perspective on modern art
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Online Conversation Club
Online event in French
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
Event
L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
Event
L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
Event
L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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Books & Bottles: A Literary Journey Through French Wine
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.
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Silent Book Club
Onsite Event in English and French
We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on March 17th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.
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Le club des lecteurs : Antoine Volodine
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les filles de Monroe by Antoine Volodine. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on March 25th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Theater Club in April
In-person, Indoor Event in French
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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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
Relax and have fun in the kitchen!
Celebrate Francophonie Month in the kitchen. Learn to prepare a shrimp palombo and a coconut flan infused with Madagascar vanilla in this festive, hands-on cooking class -in French!
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(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
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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Ciné Club Series: White Material by Claire Denis
Presentation and discussion with Mariel Iezzoni
Don't miss this special screening of White Material, a remarkable collaboration between filmmaker Claire Denis and novelist Marie Ndiaye