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L'Heure du Conte: L'hiver

In-person story time is back!

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

We invite parents and children (ages 2+) to come to the Cambridge Public Library (Community Room) for an in person winter themed story time in French!

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A French Thankgiving

The French don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a French flair to your celebration! Last year we offered suggestions on how…

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Barre en français: December Sessions

Exercise your body and your vocabulary online!

Monday, December 13, 2021

Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!

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A Morning with Prix Goncourt Winner Hervé Le Tellier

Virtual Author Talk in English

Friday, December 17, 2021

The French Library is honored to welcome bestselling author Hervé Le Tellier for the American release of his book, The Anomaly, the second Prix Goncourt-winning bestseller in history.

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Alors... Conversation Group: Holiday Edition

Online event in French

Monday, December 20, 2021

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our last conversation gathering of 2021!

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Meet Chef Alain Lenôtre, Son of Legendary French Chef Gaston Lenôtre

Virtual Author Talk in English

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The French Library is delighted to welcome Chef Alain Lenôtre to discuss the new edition of the bestseller FRENCH PASTRIES AND DESSERTS BY LENÔTRE.

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Curated Tasting and 5 Course Dinner By French Sommelière Alexandra Charpentier of Winemak'Her Bar

In-Person event in English at la Voile Brookline

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

For our last tasting of the year we offer you a traditional French holiday meal and wine pairing from the appetizer to the dessert!

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Le Beaujolais Nouveau - All marketing hype or just misunderstood?

It’s almost the third Thursday in November, almost time to uncork a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau - cue the trumpet fanfare, fireworks and general frenzy!…

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Conversation with French Star Journalist and Bestselling Author Anne Sinclair

Virtual Author Talk in English

Saturday, December 4, 2021

The French Library is honored to welcome iconic journalist and bestselling author Anne Sinclair for the American release of her book, In the Shadows of Paris.

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Fall Celebrations: Halloween and La Toussaint

Halloween and La Toussaint are two holidays that are celebrated back-to-back, one on October 31 and one on November 1. Both, however, are not celebrated…

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FCC Travel Club: Holiday Edition!

IN-PERSON Member EVENT AT LA VOILE BROOKLINE

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for Travel Club. This month invite you to discover the festive region of Alsace where we'll learn more about the area AND partake in a wine tasting!

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Looking ahead to new beginnings...
A message from President and Executive Director, Barbara Bouquegneau

Hope…this has been the world’s currency for the past 19 months. Qui aurait cru?

As daily life increasingly begins to resemble “normal,” I reflect on pandemic life’s challenges and how we responded with new initiatives. And I thank you, our French Library volunteers, members, and students for staying with us through it all...

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Study in France Info Session

ONLINE INFO SESSION IN ENGLISH

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Learn all about our language immersion program in partnership with the Accent Français language school in France!

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Book Club: Les Contes du Chat Perché

ONLINE EVENT IN FRENCH

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Join us in reading Les Contes du Chat Perché by Marcel Aymé for the library's book club en français!

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Fall in love: l’automne en France

I love New England all year long but I have to admit that I have a coup de coeur for the fall season. What is…

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Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at La Voile Brookline

In-person standing tasting in English and in French

Thursday, November 18, 2021

This event is sold out.

Every third Thursday in November, France celebrates Le Beaujolais nouveau. Join us at La Voile Brookline to taste the 2021 millésime from Georges Duboeuf, the best known Beaujolais nouveau wine maker.

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French winter antidote: croissant et chocolat chaud

In person Baking Event in French

Saturday, February 25, 2023 From 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Don’t you wish you could take a bite of a “just out of the oven” real French croissant, beurré à souhait and dip it in your morning coffee? Make your dream come true by rolling up your sleeves and join to Sonia to learn how to make delicious French croissants.

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Alors... Conversation Group

Online event in French

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Beginner Alors... Conversation Group

ONLINE EVENT IN FRENCH

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Seeking opportunities to speak French but just a beginner? Join us online for a new conversation gathering.

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Les Vendanges -The Grape Harvest

While we’re surrounded by caramel apples and all-things-pumpkin in New England, across the pond in France, les vendanges are coming to a close. The word…

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Book Club: Matin Brun

NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Join us in reading Matin Brun by Franck Pavloff for the library's book club en français!

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Barre en français: November Sessions

Exercise your body and your vocabulary online!

From Nov 1, 2021 To Nov 29, 2021

Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!

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French Taco Tuesday at Cósmica

In-Person Event in French and in English

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Did you say “French Tacos”?? Foodies, join us at Cósmica to taste the new French food phenomenon, the French Taco!

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Rentrée Recap

Think of this as our “What we did on our summer vacation” post, French-style. Even without our building at 53 Marlborough Street, the Center was…

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Ciné-Club Online Discussion: Borsalino

Online Event in French

Thursday, October 28, 2021

For this month’s ciné-club we will pay homage to the late Jean-Paul Belmondo as we discuss the gangster epic, Borsalino.

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A Taste of Fall at Rochambeau

In-Person Event in French

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Join us to celebrate the best season New England has to offer, l’automne! For our first event at Rochambeau, Chef Phil Lewis has prepared a unique three-French-course menu inspired by the stunning foliage of New England.

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La semaine du goût, what is it?

During the week of October 11th to 17th, the 32nd edition of La semaine du goût will take place in France.This year’s theme: Le goût…

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Promenade sur l'Esplanade: Fall Edition

IN-PERSON OUTDOOR EVENT IN FRENCH

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Take a walk with your fellow FCC members

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Alors... Conversation Group

Online event in French

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Focus on French Fashion

Do you like French fashion? I love it. Sure, couture creations are pricey and may seem a bit silly but that doesn’t stop me from…

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