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Author Talk and Book Signing with Marie-Josée Duquette

POSTPONED - New Date Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 PM

Le Mois de la Francophonie continues with an evening of literature, en français, featuring Québécoise author Marie-Josée Duquette. Learn how she came to call Boston her home, then view Beantown through her eyes, including her favorite hidden spots.

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Migrating Colors with Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts

Le Mois de la Francophonie Art Exhibition

This March, the gallery takes us to Haiti in celebration of Le Mois de la Francophonie. We proudly welcome several artists from the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts for an impactful and beautiful exhibition.

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Migrating Colors - Opening and Cocktail Reception

with Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion and presentation on Haitian art and culture as we celebrate the Le Mois de la Francophonie 2018 and the opening of Migrating Colors, our March exhibit on view in our gallery.

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Atelier découverte: Cinéma Collection

Lights, camera, action!

Discover our film collection through written and visual format, all while learning new vocabulary words that will help with future french movie nights!

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Les Petits Penseurs : Le partage

Discussion Group for Kids

Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the ballroom for a themed discussion group in French.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Rendez-vous surprise avec un livre

In February, we invite you to choose a book from our Blind Date with a Book event for our monthly book club.

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May '68 Film Festival: Milou en mai (May Fools)

A Special Screening at the Center

Join us for a special screening of the film Milou en mai as part the May '68 Film Festival in partnership with Northeastern University and Harvard University. Watch as an eccentric family is re-united during the 1968 general strike in France, after the death of the grandmother.

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Dancers of the Nightway

Navajo Weavings with Ceremonial Themes

View our latest gallery exhibit featuring a collection of Navajo weavings featuring ceremonial dancers, courtesy of Rebecca and Jean-Paul Valette.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Le bossu (On Guard!)

A Swashbuckling film from French New Wave pioneer Philippe de Broca

Join us for our February Ciné-Club de l'Alliance which takes us into the past on a rogue-ish adventure!

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Festinema Junior 2018: Les quatre saisons de Léon

March 20, 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM Screenings

A free screening of Les quatre saisons de Léon as part of the 5th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 4 - 6.

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Festinema Junior 2018: Polina, danser sa vie

March 15 and March 22, 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM Screenings

A free screening of Polina, danser sa vie as part of the 5th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 13 - 15.

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Festinema Junior 2018: Swagger

March 16 and March 23, 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM Screenings

A free screening of Swagger as part of the 5th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents. For ages 16 - 18.

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Clear the Cave

An Evening of Fine Wine from Our Collection

Calling all wine lovers! Join us for an unique tasting featuring a special selection of wines from our very own cellar.

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Les Petits Penseurs : La gentillesse

Discussion Group for Kids

Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a themed discussion group in French.

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L’Alchimie du Verbe - New Date!

An Exclusive Interpretation by Laurent Godet

Join us for an exclusive interpretation of the play L’Alchimie du Verbe performed by Laurent Godet. His take on the classic play has received critical acclaim in Paris and beyond.

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Les Petits Penseurs : l'amitié

Discussion Group for Kids

Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a themed discussion group in French.

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Parisian Charm School

New Date! - Book Talk and Signing with author Jamie Cat Callan

We are pleased to welcome Jamie Cat Callan back to the Center for the release of her latest book, Parisian Charm School:  Secrets for Cultivating Love, Joy, and That Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi.

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The Art of Revolution (event changed)

Protest Posters from May '68

Join us on April 3rd at 6:30 PM as we celebrate the opening of the second exhibition in our "May '68" series featuring ten original posters, along with nearly two dozen small reproductions. The talk will be in English.

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Time Travel Cocktail in Beacon Hill

A unique cocktail experience on Charles Street

All Mosaïque members are invited to join us for an exciting evening at Devonia Antiques on May 17th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Space is very limited, so RSVP early.

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May '68: When Paris Erupted in Protest

Exhibition of photos by Marc Riboud

On May 3, 1968, Parisian students took to the street in protests that spread throughout France, quickly engulfing offices, factories and other places of work. This exhibition of works by the late French photographer Marc Riboud reminds us of both the passions of the moment and of the enigmatic playfulness that striking students and workers frequently displayed.

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May '68 Revisited

Special Series Opening

The French Library will host a reception to inaugurate the winter/spring series of May ’68 events. Our partners from Harvard and Northeastern universities will be on hand to highlight their activities, events and why they believe the seminal events of 50 years ago remain crucial to examine today.

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Director's Holiday Party

A special holiday celebration hosted by the Executive Director's of the French Library, Barbara Bouquegneau. This event will feature French hors d'œuvres, drinks, and music.

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Members' Holiday Party

SOLD OUT

À votre santé ! Join us at the Center to ring in the new year and celebrate la Chandeleur.  Build your own crêpe, sip some sparkling wine, tell us your resolutions in English ou en français, and be ready for a surprise. 

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Swagger

A Film by Olivier Babinet

Join us for our December Ciné-Club de l'Alliance which takes us into the astonishing minds of eleven teenagers growing up in one of the most underprivileged neighborhoods in France.

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La Fête des Enfants

Celebrate the holidays with the family

Children ages 3 to 10 are welcome to join us for exciting ateliers and holiday-themed activities.

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Atelier découverte: Bon voyage !

Around the world in 80 books

Discover popular destinations in travel literature, all while learning new vocabulary words that will help with future trips to Francophone countries!

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Marché de Noël

French Holiday Gift Market

Sip and shop your way through our line-up of local, artisan and Francophile vendors at Boston's 2017 Marché de Noël!

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Coco avant Chanel

A Film by Anne Fontaine

Join us for our November Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen the story of Coco Chanel's rise from obscure beginnings to the heights of the fashion world.

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French Historians Roadshow

Recounting the American Entry into the Great War

We are honored to partner with the Consulat Général de France à Boston to present a talk about the social perspective of the Great War.

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Atelier découverte: BibliAppli

An introduction to our app library

Learn more about a recent addition to our Library: iPads stocked with apps focused on language acquisition and cultural awareness that will allow you to learn, practice, and just have fun with French.