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2018 Student & Teacher Awards
The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 student and teacher awards. Each year,…
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French Eyes on Boston Opening Reception
portraits and landscapes by Marguerite Wibaux
The Center is proud to host the show French Eyes on Boston, a collection of portraits and landscapes painted by Marguerite Wibaux. This event is at capacity.
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Le Brio
Join us for our January Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen Yvan Attal's provocative Le Brio.
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Educational Workshop for Members (January)
A Night at the Museum
SOLD OUT - Members, join us for an educational workshop on interpreting and appreciating three works of art from various time periods. Event in French.
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Educational Workshop for Members (March)
Travel Toolkit
Event Sold Out.Members, join us for an educational workshop on French travel phrases and vocabulary. Great for beginners!
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Educational Workshop for Members (February)
La Poésie
Members, join us for an educational workshop on French poetry. Event in French.
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Alors... February 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... March 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... January Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us in our beautiful library for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Trivia Night for Members: Paris Edition
Game Night at the Center
Test your knowledge at our City of Love-inspired trivia night!
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Autour du Monde Francophone
Member Photo Exhibit of the Francophonie
Show us the Francophone world through your eyes! Submit your favorite travel photo of the French-speaking world for display during Francophonie month this March.
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Recette de vin chaud (Hot Mulled Wine Recipe)
Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) is a favorite this time of year in France. In fact, we have received many requests for the version we…
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Paint Night for Members
A View from the Seine
Become an artist for the night and have your work displayed in the Center's own art gallery.
Member Events
Events on this page are either free or exclusive for our members. We have a mix of special events, our popular monthly conversation group named Alors..., and…
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Club Avantage is our special member-exclusive discount program at the French Library. Members receive reductions on food, concert tickets, merchandise, and more with the below…
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Joyeuses Fêtes: French Winter Traditions and Vocabulary List
The holiday season is upon us! For many Americans that may mean decorations, parties, and of course, shopping. Hopefully you were able to get a…
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Find your next favorite with Presque Pareils
Looking for something new? Check out our new recommendation lists pairing popular English-language books, movies, and shows with French-language titles in our collection that are presque pareils. If you liked one, we bet you’ll like the other!
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Adventures in French Cooking
Just what is it about French cooking that makes it so special? Is it the gobs of ooey gooey butter? The soft simmer of chicken…
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Ma vie de courgette
My Life as a Zucchini (2017)
Join us for our December Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen Claude Barras' Ma vie de courgette. In the film, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans and begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love.
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Eat Well, Live Well, in French!
Cooking and Wellness Workshop for Women
Is living healthy at the top of your 2019 resolutions? Join physician and Certified Health and Wellness Coach Martine Vounatsos for an informed discussion and cooking workshop.
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An Evening with Prix Goncourt Winner Leïla Slimani
Author Talk and Book Signing
Event Sold Out - no tickets available at the door.The French Library and the Consulate General of France in Boston are honored to welcome bestselling author Leïla Slimani for the American release of her book, Adèle.
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Repas de fête Cooking Workshop and Dinner Party
Featuring Christofle, D’Artagnan, and La Voile
SOLD OUT - Join us for a festive cooking workshop, three-course dining experience, and discussion on the history of foie gras, star of French tables during the repas de fête.
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Holiday Open House for Kids and Teens
FAMILY FUN WITH A FRENCH TWIST
Children and teens are welcome to join us for exciting activities and ateliers in this holiday-themed open house.
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An Evening with Renée Fleming
A Mosaïque Benefit
A Mosaïque Cultural Fund benefit featuring renowned opera and Broadway star Renée Fleming.
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Celebrating Halloween with our rats de bibliothèque!
Last week, all of Marlborough Street was covered in fake spiderwebs, jack-o-lanterns, and various ghouls, monsters, and other disguises. While many countries have their version…
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Holiday Party for Students and Members
EVENT AT CAPACITY
Sorry, registration for this event is closed.
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Clear the Cave - January
An Evening of Fine Wine from Our Collection
SOLD OUT Calling all wine lovers! Join us for a unique tasting featuring a special selection of wines from our very own cellar.
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Marché de Noël
French Holiday Gift Market
Sip and shop your way through our line-up of local artisans and vendors at our annual French holiday gift market. Members get in free!
Events Calendar
April - 2026 Previous Month (Mar) Prev. Next Month (May) Next SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunMonTueWedThuFriSat11223 La Pause Café Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for…
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Clear the Cave - November
An Evening of Fine Wine from Our Collection
Calling all wine lovers! Join us for a unique tasting featuring a special selection of wines from our very own cellar.