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La Saveur de ça…

May is Haitian Heritage Month, a celebration of history, culture, and pride for Haitians everywhere in the world. This celebration is rooted in Haitian Flag…

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Office Space

We have office spaces in our building available to rent upon request. These spaces are private rooms that are ideal for your work and study related needs. Where better to rent office space than in beautiful Back Bay?

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The Obélix Room (Children)

The Obélix Room is one of our special classrooms for children. This room is ideal for kids’ parties, birthday parties, and education workshops for kids. The room is large and can fit groups of kids up to 20. There is a smart board that can connect to a personal computer, and tables, chairs, and beanbags.

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The Conference Room

The Conference Room is one of two conference style rooms that we offer for rentals here at the French Library. This room is ideal for any and all business meetings or important presentations/seminars. Not only is the space functional, equipped with a smart board, oval table with outlet access, and comfortable chairs, but it is also stylish and elegant. Large bay windows offer natural light.

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The Alliance Room

The Alliance Room is one of two conference style rooms that we offer for rentals here at the French Library. This room is ideal for all business meetings or important presentations/seminars. Not only is the space functional, equipped with a smart board, oval table with outlet access, and comfortable chairs, but it is also beautiful: the crystal chandelier and fireplace contribute to the sense of elegant, Parisian charm.

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Conference Rooms

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The Victor Hugo Room

The Victor Hugo Room is one of the larger classrooms we offer for rent, located on the fourth floor of the building. This room is ideal for corporate gatherings, presentations, ceremonies, and luncheons. With two square tables, this classroom offers ample space for board meetings and presentations alike. The room is equipped with a smart board that can connect to a personal computer. Large bay windows looking out onto Berkeley Street offer natural light.

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The St. Exupéry Room

The St. Exupery Room is one of our smaller classrooms available for rent, located on the fourth floor of the building. This room is ideal for presentations and corporate meetings, as well as study and co- working sessions. The room is equipped with a smart board which can be connected to a personal computer, and a table and chairs for conferences, meetings, and presentations. Large windows offer natural light.

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The Massard-McComb Room

The Massard-McComb room is one of our classrooms available for rent, located on the third floor of the building. This room is ideal for presentations and corporate meetings, as well as study and co-working sessions. The room is equipped with a smart board which can be connected to a personal computer, and a table and chairs for conferences, meetings, and presentations. Large windows offer natural light.

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The Mormoris-Cornell Room

The Mormoris Cornell Room is one of the larger classrooms we offer for rent, located on the third floor of the building. This room is ideal for corporate gatherings, presentations, ceremonies, and luncheons. With a long table and chairs to fit up to 14 people, this classroom offers ample space for board meetings and presentations alike. The room is equipped with a smart board that can connect to a personal computer. Large bay windows looking out onto Berkeley Street offer natural light.

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The Berkeley Room

Our Berkeley Room is one of a few classrooms available for rent. This room is located on the first floor behind the reception, on the Berkeley Street side of the building. It is one of our more secluded rooms and is ideal for presentations and corporate meetings. The Berkeley Room is equipped with a smart board which can be connected to a personal computer, and a table and chairs for conferences, meetings, and presentations. Large windows offer natural light.

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Classrooms

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The Kitchen

The recently updated kitchen boasts state-of-the-art, industrial equipment such as the industrial fridge, stainless steel countertops and commercial grade stove. Our kitchen is the perfect place to hold either hands-on cooking workshops or cooking demonstrations with a private chef.

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The Reading Room

The Reading Room is the main room of the library on the second floor, equipped with a long table for studying and working plus comfortable chairs and sofas for reading. This room can be used for social events and festive parties, ceremonies, or showers. It is also suitable for corporate meetings and presentations. The Reading Room is a unique space that lends an academic feel to your events with books lining the walls and has large windows facing out onto Marlborough and Berkeley Street that contribute to a light, airy atmosphere. With elevator access to the kitchen, it is possible to easily transport any catering and drinks to the reading room for your special events.

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The Gallery

The Gallery is a unique space on the entry floor of the French Library, named for the art exhibitions that often take place in the room. This space has the perfect lighting and set up capabilities for festive gatherings, complete with a crystal chandelier and front-facing windows that look out onto beautiful Marlborough Street. The French doors to the gallery can be closed, making it ideal for private events and parties. It is possible to rent out the gallery for your own art events and small exhibitions, or for any other event needs you may have.

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The Ducrest Room

The Ducrest Family Magazine Room is attached to the Founders’ Room on the first floor and is a great complement to a rental event in the Founders’ Room. The Ducrest Room has direct elevator access to the industrial kitchen on the ground floor so that caterers can transport food and wine. Windows face out onto Marlborough Street, lending a light and open feel to the space.

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The Founders' Room

The Founders’ Room is one of three main rooms on the entrance floor of the French Library. It is the main event space where we often hold lectures, performances, dinners, and many other soirees. It is perfect for a wide array of upscale gatherings and can be rented at the same time as the other two rooms on the first floor. The Founders’ Room has a Steinway grand piano and is fully equipped with speakers and an A/V system. This room has a unique, historic feel from the antique Belgian boiserie walls and traditional gold detailing.

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Au revoir

Au revoir, Working at the French Library of Boston and Cambridge for the past five years has been an incredible journey that I will always…

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Typewriters are not done with us yet!

If you look in your dusty basement or a long-forgotten closet, you might find a typewriter which has been lying there for years. Otherwise, ask…