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Books & Bottles: Paris
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
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!
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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A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart
Presented with the Mosaïque Fund
Join us to celebrate the launch of Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s powerful new trio project, Resistance.
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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
In French, for all levels
Learn to prepare a goat cheese and spinach quiche and chocolate tartelettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!
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Art Exhibit: Cécile Ganne
The Landscape Within: Memory, Figure, and Abstraction
Join us for the reopening of our gallery space at the French Library, featuring French painter Cécile Ganne, a distinctive voice in Boston’s contemporary art scene.
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Ann Scott in Conversation; Queer Paris in the 1990s
Presented in partnership with Harvard Bookstore
Join us off-site at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with French author Ann Scott, winner of the 2023 Prix Renaudot, for the release of her cult novel Superstars.
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Ciné Club Series: The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski
DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL WARTOFSKY
A story of two connected lives, The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski is a must-see for lovers of European cinema and great film music.
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La Pause Café with Café Joyeux
Join us for a special edition of "La Pause Café” where Café Joyeux will brew their specialty coffee while you practice your French, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.
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Abstract Landscape Painting Workshop with Cécile Ganne
In-person event in French
Art lovers, join us for a creative and inspiring night led in French with artist, Cécile Ganne!
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The Monuments of Paris: Rewriting Family History
An Author Talk with Violaine Huisman
Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Violaine Huisman as she presents her new novel, The Monuments of Paris, a sweeping exploration of family, memory, and a little-known chapter of French history during the Second World War.
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June Game Club: Pictionary Night
Game Club
Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!
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June Alors... Conversation Club
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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May Alors... Conversation Club
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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April Alors... Conversation Club
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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La Pause Café
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
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
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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An Evening at the French Table with Jason Bond
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this new dining series through the Gastronomy & Wine program.
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Matisse Across the Atlantic: From Paris to American Modernism
With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi
From Paris to Boston, Professor Claude Cernuschi explores how Matisse’s radical vision of color and form shaped generations of American artists, from Rothko to Ellsworth Kelly.
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Soie: Behind the Curtain
In partnership with the French Theater Project
Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Soie, the stage adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s celebrated novel, to be performed May 1–3, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
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Library Easter Egg Hunt
Kids activity
Join us for a fun Easter Egg Hunt at the Kids’ Corner of the Library! Children of all ages are invited to search for hidden eggs and exchange them for treats and goodies.
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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
Relax and have fun in the kitchen!
Learn to prepare savory and chocolate soufflés in this hands-on cooking class — in French!
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Library Book Sale - May 2026
New and 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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Le club des lecteurs : Fatou Diome
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le ventre de l'Atlantique by Fatou Diome. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 20th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Le club des lecteurs : Jean Rouaud
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les champs d'honneur by Jean Rouaud. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 29th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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!
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!
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!
We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!