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Macaron class with Chef and Champagne

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025 From 5:00 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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Ciné Club Series: 'Les choses de la vie' by Claude Sautet

Presentation and discussion with Barbara Bouquegneau

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM

Claude Sautet’s unforgettable meditation on love, memory, and the delicate choices that shape our lives, reminding us of the fleeting nature of ‘the things of life.’

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A Sensory Evening of Wine, Gastronomy, and Literature

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

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 7:00 PM

Experience an evening where French gastronomy and culture meet literature at the French Library. Enjoy a curated tasting of wines and truffle-inspired bites, paired with readings from Scent of a Truffle: Mischief and Legacy in the Dordogne Valley.

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Spring 2026 French Wine Essentials Course

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

Monday, April 6, 2026 From 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first French Wine Essentials collaboration with the Commonwealth Wine School!

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Wine Seminar - Languedoc

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 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.

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Sphères d’injustice with Bruno Perreau

A book talk in French

Thursday, October 16, 2025 From 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Join Bruno Perreau for a conversation on how minority experiences foster responsibility and revitalize democracy.

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Theater Club in September

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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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Life in Portraits: Catherine Cusset on Hockney, Proust, and the Stories We Tell

Celebrating 80 Years of the French Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025

What can a painter and a novelist teach us about how to live? To mark the 80th anniversary of the French Library, we are honored to welcome acclaimed author Catherine Cusset for a special evening of literary conversation.

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Patriots, Prayers and Politics with a French Flavor

A Walking Tour with Steven Galante

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 From 10:30 AM To 12:00 PM

Discover Boston’s French connections on this 90-minute walking tour, led in French, that explores the city’s landmarks through the intertwined lenses of history, politics, and culture.

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The History of the French Library: A Boston Landmark Turns 80

Presented by Steven Galante

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 From 7:00 PM To 9:00 PM

Join author and Board Chair Steven Galante as he uncovers the surprising history of the French Library and its place in Boston’s cultural life.

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Abdellah Taïa on Living in Your Light & Salvation Army: A Conversation with Benoit Landon

Presented in partnership with Brookline Booksmith

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 From 7:00 PM To 8:30 PM

Join us off-site at Brookline Booksmith in Coolidge Corner for a powerful and timely conversation with Moroccan born author Abdellah Taïa, joined by French Library librarian Benoit Landon.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 7:00 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: Niçoise Ratatouille & Floating Island

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Ciné Club: Salvation Army by Abdellah Taïa

Special screening in the presence of the director

Monday, September 15, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us for an evening with Moroccan-born writer and filmmaker Abdellah Taïa, presenting his award-winning debut feature Salvation Army, adapted from his critically acclaimed eponymous novel.

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September Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Friday, September 19, 2025 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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October Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, October 24, 2025 From 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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October Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, October 10, 2025 From 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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September Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, September 26, 2025 From 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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Fall Open House 2025

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Saturday, September 6, 2025 From 11:00 AM To 3:00 PM

Experience first-hand our most popular classes and events!

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Le club des lecteurs (online) : Catherine Cusset

Online event in French

Friday, September 19, 2025 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Ma vie avec Proust by Catherine Cusset. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 19th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : en présence de Catherine Cusset

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Friday, September 12, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 6:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Ma vie avec Proust by Catherine Cusset. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 12th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

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Ciné Club Series: Beauty and the Beast (1946) by Jean Cocteau

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN FILM SERIES

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 From 7:15 PM To 9:15 PM

Launch of our new Page to Screen series at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline. This program explores major literary works adapted for the screen, featuring film screenings followed by conversations.

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Ciné Club Series: Sophie's Misfortunes by Christophe Honoré

FAMILY SCREENING · FROM PAGE TO SCREEN

Thursday, August 14, 2025 From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Step into a grand French château and join the mischievous Sophie in this witty, visually stunning film. Perfect for families, with free popcorn, lemonade, and free admission for kids under 14.

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SOLD OUT - Life in Portraits: Catherine Cusset on Hockney, Proust, and the Stories We Tell

Celebrating 80 Years of the French Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

What can a painter and a novelist teach us about how to live? To mark the 80th anniversary of the French Library, we are honored to welcome acclaimed author Catherine Cusset for a special evening of literary conversation.

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Reclaiming Power: Why It Matters and How We Can All Use It

A Talk by Professor Julie Battilana

Thursday, September 18, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Power isn’t just reserved for the elite. In this timely talk, Harvard scholar and leading voice on social change Julie Battilana reveals how understanding and using power is essential for anyone seeking to lead, influence, or make a lasting impact.

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August Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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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(Sold Out) Wine Seminar added! Bordeaux #2

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025 From 6:00 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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 From 11:30 AM To 12:00 PM

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, September 20, 2025 From 11:30 AM To 12:00 PM

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, September 13, 2025 From 11:30 AM To 12:00 PM

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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August Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, August 29, 2025 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

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