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French Winter Cheeses: A Wine & Pairing Cheese Seminar
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this educational class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking, pairing, and oenology with experts. During this event, discover the robust world of French winter cheeses, each carefully chosen to highlight the unique textures and flavors, and learn the methods of selecting the perfect wine accompaniment.
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Wine Seminar - Beaujolais
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
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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Ciné Club Series: 'L'Événement' by Audrey Diwan
Presentation and discussion with Mariel Iezzoni
From Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel, Happening traces a student’s fight for autonomy in 1960s France. In this award-winning adaptation, Audrey Diwan transforms a personal ordeal into a universal coming-of-age story.
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Part-Time French Language Instructor
The French Library is hiring part-time language instructors with native or near-native proficiency in French to teach online adult and children's classes.
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Sibylle Grimbert: Writing the Fragile Bond Between Man and Nature
In partnership with Villa Albertine
What can the friendship between a man and a bird teach us about love, loss, and our place in the natural world? We are delighted to welcome award-winning author Sibylle Grimbert for a special evening of literary conversation around her novel The Last of Its Kind.
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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!
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Theater Club in November
In-person, Indoor Event in French
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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Ciné Club Series: Nouvelle Vague by Richard Linklater
Co-presented with the Coolidge Corner Theater
Please join us for a special screening of Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, followed by a conversation with Ericka Knudson and a signing of her new book Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema.
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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
Relax and have fun in the kitchen!
What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine: Gougères au Gruyère & Profiteroles au Chocolat
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Winslow Homer and French Painting: Influences and Parallels
With Art Historian Claude Cernuschi
From Paris to Maine: Professor Claude Cernuschi traces how French art shaped Winslow Homer’s vision.
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Thinking with Nature: Thoreau and Tesson in Conversation
A Café-Philo with Pierre-Laurent Boulanger
Reflect on solitude and freedom in a guided conversation that brings together Thoreau’s Walden and Tesson’s Consolations of the Forest; where literature, philosophy, and conversation meet.
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5 Films That Bring the French Riviera to Life
La Côte d’Azur, known as the French Riviera in English, is known worldwide for its stunning beaches and charming villages. But, before it became a…
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Adieu Monsieur Haffmann: Behind the Curtain
In partnership with the French Theater Project
Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Adieu Monsieur Haffmann, winner of four Molière Awards, and to be performed on October 24-26 at the Calderwood Pavilion
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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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October 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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French Voices at the Boston Book Festival
In Partnership with Villa Albertine
This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French voices.
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Silent Book Club
Onsite Event in English
We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on December 16th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.
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Silent Book Club in French
Onsite Event in French
We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on November 18th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.
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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Jean Echenoz
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about 14 by Jean Echenoz. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on December 17th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Hélène Bessette
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Vingt minutes de silence by Hélène Bessette. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on November 19th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Library Book Sale
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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Silent Book Club in French
Onsite Event in French
We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on October 21st. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.
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Macaron class with Chef and Champagne
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new 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: 'Les choses de la vie' by Claude Sautet
Presentation and discussion with Barbara Bouquegneau
Claude Sautet’s unforgettable meditation on love, memory, and the delicate choices that shape our lives, reminding us of the fleeting nature of ‘the things of life.’
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A Sensory Evening of Wine, Gastronomy, and Literature
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
Experience an evening where French gastronomy and culture meet literature at the French Library. Enjoy a curated tasting of wines and truffle-inspired bites, paired with readings from Scent of a Truffle: Mischief and Legacy in the Dordogne Valley.
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Spring 2026 French Wine Essentials Course
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first French Wine Essentials collaboration with the Commonwealth Wine School!
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Wine Seminar - Languedoc
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
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.