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(Sold Out) Wine Seminar - Rhône Valley

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

Thursday, June 12, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Rhone Valley wines. 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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(Two tickets left!) Wine Seminar - Loire Valley

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

Thursday, May 22, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Loire Valley wines. 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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Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.

Friday, May 23, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

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Ciné Club Series: 'Vincent, François, Paul et les autres' by Claude Sautet

Presentation and discussion with Barbara Bouquegneau

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM

Claude Sautet's unforgettable exploration of friendship, love, and the weight of time.

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La Cour de Récré

On-site event in French

Friday, May 23, 2025 From 3:00 PM To 4:00 PM

Join us for "La Cour de Récré”, a DROP-IN activity for parents and children (0 to 5) to enjoy a variety of activities, such as singing, playing and chatting.

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Photo Club: Brassaï

On-site event in English

Friday, May 2, 2025 From 3:00 PM To 4:00 PM

Meet us at the library on Friday May 2nd from 3pm to 4.15pm with your phone or camera. Together, we'll discover Brassaï'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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Contre-Temps: Behind the Curtain

In partnership with the French Theater Project

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Contre-Temps, the acclaimed French musical making its American premiere at the Huntington Theatre this May!

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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, May 3, 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, April 26, 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, April 19, 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, April 12, 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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May Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, May 30, 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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May Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, May 9, 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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May Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, May 22, 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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April Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, April 25, 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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April Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

Friday, April 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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Wine Seminar - Burgundy New Date Added!

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

Wednesday, April 9, 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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Murakami, History, and Magical Realism: An Evening with Benjamin Hoffmann

AUTHOR TALK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MIT

Thursday, March 13, 2025 From 5:30 PM To 7:00 PM

Join us for a literary evening with acclaimed author Benjamin Hoffmann as he presents his latest work and shares his unique literary journey.

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Library Book Sale

New and used books in French

Saturday, May 17, 2025 From 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM

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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Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Tuesday, March 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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Julia Malye: Writing Across Histories and Languages

AUTHOR TALK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH MIT

Thursday, May 1, 2025 From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening with Julia Malye, author, translator, and rising literary voice, as she discusses her latest novel, Pelican Girls—a sweeping historical epic that brings to light a little-known chapter of French and American history.

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April Game Club: Trivia Night

Game Club: Trivia Night

Thursday, April 10, 2025 From 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us for our members-only Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of pop culture, science, and other categories during this fun, French-themed game night!

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Ciné Club Series: 'Les plages d'Agnès' by Agnès Varda

Presentation and discussion with Mariel Iezzoni

Friday, April 11, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Join us at for a special Ciné Club screening of The Beaches of Agnès, a deeply personal documentary by Agnès Varda. Explore Varda’s life, artistry, and legacy through film, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Mariel Iezzoni and a wine reception.

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Le Défi du Sommelier: A Blind French Wine Tasting

in partnership with Boston French Community

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

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

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Sold out! French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Relax and have fun in the kitchen!

Tuesday, April 8, 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 : Tartes de Saison: Savory Tapenade & Tomato, Fresh Lemon-Basil

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The Adriatic Affair: A French Shipwreck, an American Mystery, and the Deep-Sea Discovery

Author Talk and Book Signing

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

A deadly collision in the fog off Nantucket, a trial that captivated France and America, and a shipwreck buried for nearly two centuries—Jennifer N. Sellitti brings the story of Le Lyonnais back to life.

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(SOLD OUT!) French Wine Essentials Course

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

From Apr 14, 2025 To May 12, 2025 From 5:00 PM To 8:00 PMFrom 5:00 PM To 8:00 PMFrom 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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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, March 29, 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, March 22, 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, March 15, 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!