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August Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, August 27, 2026 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 Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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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English Book Club - Raymond Queneau

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on "Zazie in the Metro" by Raymond Queneau. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on July 21st for a discussion in English.

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From Passion to Business: French-Inspired Entrepreneurs in Boston

Tasting and networking evening

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

An inspiring evening of conversation, wine, and tasting, exploring how passion for French culture became thriving businesses in Boston.

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Who We Art: Haitian Art in New England

Juneteenth at the French Library

Friday, June 19, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM

Join us for a special Juneteenth celebration exploring the rich artistic and cultural contributions of Haitian artists in New England through a panel discussion, exhibition, and book signing.

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Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

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La Pause Café

Friday, June 26, 2026 From 2:00 PM To 4:00 PM

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

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La Pause Café

Friday, June 5, 2026 From 2:00 PM To 4:00 PM

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

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Le club des lecteurs : Leonora Miano

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Contours du jour qui vient by Leonora Miano. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on July 22nd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

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

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our 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: Diplomacy by Volker Schlöndorff

In partnership with the Goethe-Institut Boston

Thursday, June 18, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM

As Paris stands on the brink of destruction in August 1944, a single overnight conversation between a German general and a Swedish diplomat may determine the fate of the city.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

In French, for all levels

Thursday, June 25, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare a refreshing melon & mint gazpacho paired with classic Comté gougères in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!

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Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

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Adrienne de La Fayette: A Woman at the Heart of Two Revolutions

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, July 16, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us for a captivating evening marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, centered on the remarkable life of Adrienne de La Fayette, a woman at the heart of two revolutions.

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Le club des lecteurs : Nancy Huston

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Instruments des ténèbres by Nancy Huston. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 24th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, June 27, 2026 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 20, 2026 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 13, 2026 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 6, 2026 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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From Enlightenment Ideas to the Age of Revolutions

A Conversation with Harvard Historian Robert Darnton

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join Harvard historian Robert Darnton for a conversation on revolutionary thought and the “cult of America” in eighteenth-century France.

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L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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 9, 2026 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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Wine Seminar - Liberté & Independence - A Transatlantic Wine Tasting

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

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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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Wine Seminar - Loire Valley

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

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for our next Wine Seminar 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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Art of Cake Decorating

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

Thursday, May 21, 2026 From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cake decorating class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. This class is designed to teach methods, technique and best practices in cake decorating, while having a fun time in the kitchen.

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Theater Club in June

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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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Books & Bottles: Paris

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

Thursday, May 7, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.

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Bastille Day Celebration 2026

Liberté, Musique, Festivité!

Sunday, July 12, 2026 From 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM

Vive la fête! Celebrate Bastille Day with us for an evening of live music, a joyful swing dance class, French delicacies, flowing drinks, and festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss Boston’s most charming summer celebration.

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SOLD OUT A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart

Presented with the Mosaïque Fund

Thursday, May 28, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Join us to celebrate the launch of Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s powerful new trio project, Resistance.

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SOLD OUT French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

In French, for all levels

Thursday, May 7, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare a goat cheese and spinach quiche and chocolate tartelettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!