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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 3-4 years old to this story time.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Le théâtre de Molière

From L'avare to Le malade imaginaire

This month's book club will focus on plays penned by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.

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Atelier découverte: Bon appétit !

Gastronomy at the Library

Come to our Atelier découverte to learn more about cuisine in our collections!

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome all families with children 1-3 years old to this story time.

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Sur le Chemin de la Loi

A selection of works by famed courtroom artist Noëlle Herrenschmidt

This exhibition features a selection of works from famed courtroom artis Noëlle Herrenschmidt's latest book, Dans les coulisses de la loi. Through the drawings from her fascinating career, we are given an inside look at the path of law in France and some of its most famous trials.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: L'enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq

by Guillaume Nicloux

The story of how the famous author Michel Houellebecq is kidnapped and held for ransom by three men during a promotional tour in 2011.

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La Fête des Rois

Become king or queen for the day!

This traditional French holiday is celebrated with delicious cake fit for a king (or queen), so don't miss it!

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Bouillon de Lectures: Simone de Beauvoir

La philosophie féministe

This month's book club will focus on the literary works of Simone de Beauvoir, France's acclaimed feminist existentialist.

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The BSO's All-French Chamber Music Concert

Exclusive Member Offer

Center members are invited to Jordan Hall to enjoy an all-French Chamber Music concert followed by a reception with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres!

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Atelier découverte: Culturethèque for beginners

An introduction to our e-library

Come and learn about our online library, Culturethèque.

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The Charlie Archive Exhibition

Works from the Charlie Archive at the Harvard Library

Opening Reception : Thursday, January 5 at 6:30 PM. A gallery talk will be held at 7:00 PM during the opening with the co-founders of the Charlie Archive at Harvard Library: Lidia Uziel, Virginie Greene, and Nicole Mills. An advance RSVP is required for this gallery opening.

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President's Holiday Party

A special holiday celebration hosted by the President and Executive Director of the French Library, Catheline van den Branden. This event will feature French hors d'œuvres, drinks, dancing and jazz performed by La Vie en Rose. La Vie en Rose is a French Chanson and Golden Age swing band with a fabulous repertoire of timeless […]

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The Naked Eyes Collection

By Haitian artist Gregory Fritz-Laplanche

Opening Reception : Thursday, December 1, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Atelier découverte: la presse française

An introduction to the library's magazine and newspaper collections

A look at daily newspapers and magazines on culture, fashion, literature, and science in the library's collections.

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Members Holiday Party

Joyeuses fêtes!

SOLD OUT. Come toast to the holiday season with fellow members while enjoying French wine, hors d'œuvres and sweet treats!

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: 9-Month Stretch (9 Mois Ferme)

by Albert Dupontel

A judge of strict morals discovers she's pregnant by a criminal wanted for murder.

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Le Café Philo: Psychologie des foules

Sagesse ou folie collective?

En quoi la foule est-elle irrationnelle? Comment différencier une collectivité réunie (la foule) d’une collectivité séparée (le public)? Comment attribuer et distribuer la responsabilité morale et juridique d’une action collective? Comment former des foules morales?

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Le Marché de Noël

Holiday gifts with a French flair!

Get your shopping done early with our line-up of local and Francophile vendors at our 15th annual holiday market!

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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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Ciné-Loulous: A Town Called Panic

a hilarious stop-motion extravaganza

Children will enjoy the hilarious and frequently surreal stop-motion extravaganza A Town Called Panic. Arts and crafts will follow the screenings.

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Winter Open House

Discover all the center has to offer

Learn more about our classes, meet our teachers, take a placement test and enjoy special discounts on your registration!

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Bouillon de Lectures: l'œuvre littéraire de Jean-Paul Sartre

Philosophe existentialiste, écrivain engagé

This month's book club will focus on the literary works of Jean-Paul Sartre, one of the most acclaimed philosophers of the twentieth century.

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Le Tour de France Viticole Wine Dinner (FULL)

Proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Center’s Accent on Success French Program in underserved Boston-area schools as well as the Center’s in-house educational and cultural programming. The address for the event venue will be provided to volunteers who are registered for this event.

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Wine Dinner Program Assembly (FULL)

These special programs will be distributed to guests at our upcoming Tour de France Wine Dinner, the Center's largest fundraising event of the year.

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France Alumni USA - Launch Party (FULL)

The French Consulate, the French Library and the French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England (FACCNE) are organizing a major event to celebrate the launch of France Alumni USA, a new online platform where individuals, who spent time studying abroad in France, can connect with each another, stay up to date on French business and culture […]

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La Fête des Enfants pour Halloween

Celebrate Halloween at the Center!

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

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Boston Book Festival with Mathilde Piton

Presenting Boston le nez en l'air

Mathilde Piton of "Le blog de Mathilde" will present her recently published e-book, Boston le nez en l'air, a travel guide to the region.

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Library Book Sale

New and gently 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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Teachers' Workshop

Éducation aux médias: décrypter l'information avec TV5MONDE

Workshop in French led by Évelyne Pâquier. Intended for secondary and post-secondary teachers of French.

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Mosaïque's Fifth Anniversary Celebration

An evening with renowned art historian Anne Poulet

This event is sold out.