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French Fun Fair
A Family Membership Event
Family members are invited to share time together with activities highlighting France's past and present.
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Meet Christine Smith
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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Alors... May Conversation Group
WAITLIST ONLY - Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us in our beautiful library for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Re-Introducing Adèle : A Bilingual Conversation with Leïla Slimani
On Saturday, February 23, the French Library and the Consulate General of France in Boston were honored to welcome bestselling author Leïla Slimani for an…
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Music’s Modern Muse: Author Talk and Piano Recital
A Life of Winnaretta Singer de Polignac by Sylvia Kahan
History buffs, art and music lovers, and Francophiles will all enjoy this fascinating author talk about Winnaretta Singer de Polignac highlighted by music!
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Bouillon de Lectures: Fêtons la fierté LGBT !
In June, we invite you to read with Pride for our monthly book club.
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Happy National Reading Awareness Month!
Happy National Reading Awareness Month! In addition to our global celebration of le mois de la Francophonie, March has many special observance days that match…
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Le Petit Prince Book Club: Chapters 6-11
Whether for the first or the hundredth time, dive into this classic en français with a new book club at the library!
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Clair-Obscur Fashion Show with December Thieves
Featuring Emerging Designers C. Restrepo, Nuit Atelier, and More
In April, we are proud to host a clair-obscur-themed fashion show featuring seven emerging designers from across the globe, live music, and over 30 exclusive looks.
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A Toast to the Francophonie: How to Make a Ti Punch
Throughout March we are honoring diversity of the Francophone world! What better way to celebrate than offering a toast to our Francophone friends with this…
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Les Climats Burgundy Wines with Château de Pommard
Ten Wines from Côte d’Or
SOLD OUT. In April, we are importing wines and a sommelier! Join us for a special tasting featuring the wines of Château de Pommard and Sommelier Preston Mohr.
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Chez Nous: A History of Our Home
Here at the French Library, members, students, and visitors often ask about the history of our building in Boston's historic Back Bay. As it turns…
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Francophonie Film Festival 2019: Sorry Angel (Plaire, aimer et courir vite)
Co-presented with Wicked Queer and the Consulat Général de France à Boston
Join us for this screening of Sorry Angel (Plaire, aimer et courir vite), co-presented with Wicked Queer Film Festival, the Consulat Général de France à Boston, and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.
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Francophonie Film Festival 2019: Sauvage (Wild)
Co-presented with Wicked Queer Film Festival
SOLD OUT - Join us for this screening of Sauvage (Wild), co-presented with Wicked Queer Film Festival.
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Francophonie Film Festival 2019: Hochelaga, Land of Souls
Hochelaga Terres des Âmes - Co-Presented with the Délégation du Québec à Boston
Join us for this screening of Hochelaga, Land of Souls (Hochelaga, Terre des Âmes), co-presented with the Délégation du Québec à Boston.
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Bouillon de Lectures: livres audios
In March, we invite you to discover our audiobook collection for our monthly book club.
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Le Petit Prince Book Club: Chapters 1-5
Registration Closed. Whether for the first or the hundredth time, dive into this classic en français with a new book club at the library!
Le mois de la Francophonie 2019
A nationwide French film festival and educational program designed for children and adolescents, created by the Alliance Francaise network in the U.S. and the Alliance Française network of French-speaking cultural centers.
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Café des Sciences 97 - Francophonie 2019
Discutons Science et Technologie !
Pour ce café de la Francophonie, nous discuterons l’éthique des machines avec deux intervenants Jean-François Bonnefon (Français) et Nathan Kaiser (Suisse).
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Faces of Africa Opening Reception
Francophonie Special Art Show with Marica Quartuccia
The Center is proud to host Faces of Africa by Marica Quartuccia. Marica's artwork depicts the contrast between the challenging conditions present in some current African Francophone nations with the strength and exceptional character of their women.
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Classic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day
Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…
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African Catholic: Decolonization and the Transformation of the Church
Author Talk & Book Signing with Dr. Elizabeth Foster
Join us for a fascinating author talk with Dr. Elizabeth Foster whose latest publication tells the groundbreaking history of how Africans in the French Empire embraced both independence and their Catholic faith during the upheaval of decolonization, leading to a fundamental reorientation of the Catholic Church.
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Yoga en français
Exercise for the body and mind
Come to the Center to practice yoga - and your French!
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Educational Workshop for Members (April)
Idiomatic Expressions
This event is sold out.Members, add more special vocabulary to your French language arsenal! Join us for this educational workshop on French idiomatic expressions. Event in French.
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Alors... April Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us in our beautiful library for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Putting an Accent on Success
Each year, the French Library raises funds through generous individual gifts and proceeds from our annual Tour de France Viticole Wine Dinner to support our…
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Francophonie 2019: Launch Celebration
Mix and Mingle with Boston’s Francophones
Join us at the Center as we celebrate the launch of this annual celebration of the French language and Francophone cultures with a special meet and greet including a number of Boston's Francophone institutions.
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Atelier découverte: Audio Books
Discover pairings of books and audio books for all levels of French!
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Bastille Day 2019
A celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité
Bastille Day is back! Join us on Friday, July 12 for Boston's favorite French festival featuring live music, delicious French food and drink, and fun for the whole family. Tickets now on sale!
Bastille Day 2019 FAQs
What is the closest T stop? We recommend you use public transportation to get to the event. The Arlington T stop on the Green Line…
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