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Un Mois, Un Livre: Bérénice
de Jean Racine
Join Benjamin this November for an in-depth discussion of Bérénice by Jean Racine.
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Sudden Courage
An Evening with author Ronald C. Rosbottom
The French Library is pleased to welcome Ronald C. Rosbottom for a discussion of his new book, "Sudden Courage: Youth in France Confront the Germans, 1940-1945."
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Meet Tom Moon
We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…
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Notre-Dame de Paris Organist - Concert in Chestnut Hill
presented in partnership with the Church of the Redeemer
Join us as Johann Vexo, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris will perform an all-French program on the Church of the Redeemer's 2018 Schoenstein organ.
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Educational Workshop for Members
Le Patrimoine
Join us for this educational workshop on French heritage-both tangible and intangible. Event in French.
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Un Mois, Un Livre: Parle-leur de batailles, de rois et d’éléphants
de Mathias Énard
Join Benjamin this December for an in-depth discussion of Parle-leur de batailles, de rois et d’éléphants by Mathias Énard.
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22 Years and Counting
On September 27, I celebrated 22 years. Not my birthday (ah, to be 22 again!) or my wedding anniversary, but 22 years of working at…
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Jeu de Mots at Bow (Market)
This event is sold out! Join us for our first outside-the-Center conversation evening. Good times and chocolate await!
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Five Fall Fests in France
Fall is in the air in Boston; the leaves are starting to change color outside the Center, rowers are gearing up for the Head of…
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The Invisible Presence Opening Reception
Celebrating Women in Africa with A’Key, Agbokey Denis Abounan
The French Library has the honor of presenting the work of local visual artist A’Key. This newest exhibition transports us to the world of women in francophone West Africa, whose images are often misrepresented or rendered invisible in mainstream media. A’Key’s art aims to place these women front and center.
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Petit Pays Book Club: Prologue - Chapter 2
Join us in reading Petit Pays by Gaël Faye for the library's book club en français!
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Flavors of a French Fall: Recipes from Alsace-Lorraine
The gastronomy of Alsace-Lorraine, a region in Northeast France, is perfect for this time of year! The ingredients and dishes conjure comfort food galore to…
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Un Mois, Un Livre: Sagesse
de Paul Verlaine
Join Benjamin this month for an in-depth discussion of Sagesse by Paul Verlaine.
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Educational Workshop for Members
Do you drive a "char" or a "voiture"? Is the weekend the "fin de semaine" or the "week-end"? In this workshop we'll dive deeper into the differences between Canadian and European French!
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A Taste of Québec
Enjoy some of Québec's popular fare while chatting with your fellow members! A special guest will be on-hand to share secrets of the dish
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Bouillon de lectures : Boston Book Festival 2019
En septembre, nous vous invitons à découvrir les auteurs du BBF.
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Bonne rentrée à la bibliothèque !
September is here, meaning la rentrée is upon us! Over the summer, we made some exciting changes to make the library work better for you. Read on to catch up, and come by to see for yourself!
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Tous les Soleils
Silence of Love (2011)
Join us for our October Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen Philippe Claudel's Tous les Soleils. The film follows a hapless music teacher as he struggles to reclaim his life after stumbling into a romance he never saw coming.
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Meet Nader Yaghoubi and Gigi Shafai Yaghoubi
We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…
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FCC Travel Club: Inaugural Edition
Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for the first meeting of our brand new Travel Club.
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Boston Book Festival with Suzan Payne
Discussing her crime novel series, Pour toi mon amour pour toujours
Suzan Payne will join us to discuss her book crime novel series, Pour toi mon amour pour toujours (For you my love forever).
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Boston Book Festival with Stéphane Gerson
Presenting his book, France in the World
Stéphane Gerson will join us to present his book, France in the World.
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Boston Book Festival with Vanessa Léger
Presenting her novel, L’Averti
Vanessa Léger will present her first novel, L’Averti.
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Wines from Alsace
Wine Tasting and Dinner with La Voile
Come discover the lesser-known wines of Alsace! Alexandre Sojfer, Resident Sommelier at La Voile and 1855 Bar à Vins, will share with us his expertise working with vineyards from Alsace and why this region’s grounds are so prolific yet less available to the American market than other varietals.
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Fall Concert: Voice and Guitar
Boston and French Composers
Join us on a musical journey from the scenes of a poetic French café and countryside, to the gardens and landscapes of Spain and America in our upcoming concert featuring French and American composers.
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Cooking Workshop and Dinner: Art on Science
With La Voile, Pr. Colin Orians, and Michelle Samour
Join us for a unique café-themed cooking workshop and dinner!
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Favorite movies for French learning
Looking for ways to keep up your French this summer? Check out our recommended movies for French learners!
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Alors... December Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us in our beautiful library for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Alors... November Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us in our beautiful library for our popular members-only conversation gathering.