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Osez Écrire : A Creative Writing Workshop en français

With Félicie Petit-Nivard

From Sep 30, 2025 To Oct 28, 2025

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your craft, discover tools and inspiration to bring your words to life in this four-session creative writing workshop, led in French by storyteller Félicie Petit-Nivard.

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Wine Seminar - Bordeaux #1

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

Wednesday, September 17, 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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Café Philo: A Summer with Pascal by Antoine Compagnon

Led by Pierre-Laurent Boulanger

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Explore the wit and wisdom of Pascal in a guided discussion that blends literature, philosophy, and convivial exchange.

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Moving to France: Planning Your Financial Future Across Borders

A Practical Webinar with Alex Ingrim

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 From 10:00 AM To 11:00 AM

Are you a U.S. citizen or dual national planning a move to France? Join Alex Ingrim, Co-Founder of Liberty Atlantic Advisors, for a practical webinar on navigating the financial realities of life abroad.

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Ciné Club Series: 'Hors-Saison' by Stéphane Brizé

Presentation and discussion with Mariel Iezzoni

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Lost love lingers in Hors-Saison, a quiet, coastal romance starring Guillaume Canet and Alba Rohrwacher, with a haunting score by Vincent Delerm.

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Sold Out - Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Thursday, July 24, 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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Sold Out - Wine Seminar - Champagne

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

Thursday, July 31, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the next Wine Seminar, dedicated to the Champagne region of France. 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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Sold Out - Bastille Day Celebration 2025

Liberté, Musique, Festivité!

Sunday, July 13, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 9:30 PM

Vive la fête! Celebrate Bastille Day with us for an evening of live music, French delicacies, flowing drinks, and festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss Boston’s most charming summer celebration—tickets on sale now!

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July Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, July 24, 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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July Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, July 11, 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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June Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, June 13, 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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, June 28, 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, June 14, 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, June 7, 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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(Sold Out) Macaron class with Chef and Champagne

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

Wednesday, June 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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Celebrate Stories: A Family Day of Books, Crafts & Film

An Open House for All Ages

Thursday, June 19, 2025 From 1:00 PM To 4:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of French story time, crafts, and community fun for all ages. Step into the untamed American West with Calamity, a beautifully animated tale inspired by the childhood of legendary Calamity Jane.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, June 17, 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 : Berry Pavlova & Chilled Gazpacho with Basil Pesto

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Ciné Club Series: 'Langue Étrangère' by Claire Burger

In partnership with the Goethe-Institut Boston

Friday, June 13, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

A 2024 Berlinale contender for both the Golden Bear and Teddy Award, Langue étrangère is a tender and insightful look at teenage connection across borders.

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Le Défi du Sommelier: A Blind Tasting of Summer Wines

in partnership with Boston French Community

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Test your palate and explore the delicate floral and fruity notes of fine summer French wines in a blind tasting challenge. The participant with the sharpest taste buds will take home a bottle of wine as a prize!

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Photo Club: Sarah Moon

On-site event in English

Friday, June 27, 2025 From 3:00 PM To 4:30 PM

Meet us at the library on Friday June 27th from 3pm to 4.15pm with your phone or camera. Together, we'll discover Sarah Moon's work and take to the streets of Boston to photograph in the same style as the artist we've studied.

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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, May 31, 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, May 10, 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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Le club des lecteurs (online) : Hervé Guibert

Online event in French

From Oct 17, 2025 To Aug 5, 2025 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Fou de Vincent by Hervé Guibert. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 17th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Hervé Guibert

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Fou de Vincent by Hervé Guibert. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 22nd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Le club des lecteurs (online) : René Depestre

Online event in French

Friday, June 20, 2025 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Popa Singer by René Depestre. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 20th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : René Depestre

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Popa Singer by René Depestre. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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(Sold Out) From Arles to the MFA: New Perspectives on Van Gogh’s French Years

With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

An artist in exile, a French family of unlikely muses, and a series of portraits that speak across time—Professor Claude Cernuschi uncovers the emotional heart of Van Gogh’s years in Arles.

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(Sold Out) French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, May 6, 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 : Goat Cheese Soufflé and Bitter Orange Chocolate Mousse

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June Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Tuesday, June 3, 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) Macarons class with Chef and Champagne

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

Tuesday, June 10, 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.