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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Un long dimanche de fiançailles
A Very Long Engagement (2004)
Join us for our November Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Un long dimanche de fiançailles. This riveting film tells the story of a young woman's relentless search for her fiancé, who has disappeared from the trenches of the Somme during World War One.
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Meet Lindsay Shores
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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L'Heure du Conte: Même pas peur !
Story time is back!
We invite parents and children (ages 3+) to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French!
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Practicing French…Outside the Classroom
Many students ask about ways to improve their French while they aren't in class. As a student of the French Library, I too am always…
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Make language learning a game à la médiathèque
Many visitors ask us why the large black letters above our library desk read médiatheque and not bibliothèque. Although we have more than 30,000 books…
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Code of Conduct
Policy information about taking classes at the French Library, including private lesson information and curriculum details.
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Painting Workshop with Alastair Dacey
THE ART OF RECREATING
Current gallery artist Alastair Dacey will walk us through the process of recreating Kuhn’s work, describing his series of portraits. He will then lead the attendees to pick up the brush and try it themselves.
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Why Learn French? (What you may not know about the language of love.)
Recently, I had dinner with a friend and her colleagues. As often happens during these kinds of get-togethers, the conversation turned towards work. After telling…
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Fall Bucket List at the French Library
The New Year is long gone but a new season, full of new fun opportunities and activities, is upon us! Inspired by autumn’s arrival, I…
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Le Business Series
Forty years ago, Général Georges Doriot took the helm as President of the French Library. French-born Doriot is regarded as a pioneer of venture capitalism,…
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Le Business: Cultural Conflicts
A Panel Discussion on the French-American Experience
In this discussion, we will compare French and American work culture and corporate settings, and how French companies can grow within the United States and vice-versa.
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Le Business: Life Sciences Abroad, Why Boston?
A Panel Discussion
For the second event in our special business series, we will compare the French and American healthcare systems and how they define research and investments in the biomedical field.
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Le Business: Empowering Startups
Can France Pivot to a Startup Nation?
Co-presented with the French American Chamber of Commerce of New England, this panel will explore the validity of President Macron’s desire to embrace entrepreneurship, and compare the evolving business landscapes of Paris and Boston.
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Atelier découverte: Bandes dessinées for all!
Discover new favorite stories, engagingly told through the combination of image and text!
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What is la rentrée littéraire?
You may have noticed the term “la rentrée” popping up in your French circles lately. By itself, this refers to the return to post-summer routines…
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Rescuing Notre-Dame de Paris
A Look at the Gothic Masterpiece Today
Join us for a passionate presentation on, and in support of, this iconic symbol of France.
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Fall New Members Event
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Registration Closed - Come party with us Cajun-style, mingle with fellow new members, and discover every corner of the Center!
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Library Book Sale
New and gently 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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Boston Book Festival with Charles-Étienne Ferland
Presenting his Sci-Fi novel, Dévorés
Charles-Étienne Ferland will present his Sci-Fi novel, Dévorés.
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Boston Book Festival with Hubert Haddad
Presenting his best-selling book, Desirable Body
Hubert Haddad will present his best-selling book, Desirable Body.
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Boston Book Festival with J. Roger Léveillé
Presenting his newest book, Compositions
J. Roger Léveillé will present his newest book, Compositions, Éditions du Blé, 2018.
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Fall Concert
La Rentrée Musicale
We’re taking you to France with our first musical event of the cultural season. Three diverse ensembles will perform pieces from a few of our favorite French composers.
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: La gloire de mon père
My Father's Glory (1990)
Join us for our October Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we screen Yves Robert's La gloire de mon père. This tale of a young boy's life in turn-of-the-century France is based on the memoirs of filmmaker/author Marcel Pagnol.
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Cooking Workshop and Étiquette Dinner
Arts de la Table with Christofle
Join us for a unique workshop, fusion of French arts that pleases both the eyes and the palate.
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Bien Joué: Game Night for Members
game night at the center
Play along with French games with your fellow members!
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Art Exhibit: Alastair Dacey
Le Masque & Kuhn’s Metaphors
Join us for our first art exhibit of the cultural calendar year, as we explore Walt Kuhn's European Modernism and the mystery of "le masque" with local artist Alastair Dacey.
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Stage d’habilitation examinateurs-correcteurs au DELF
Stage de formation habilitante examinateurs-correcteurs aux niveaux A1, A2, B1, B2 pour le DELF Junior/Pro/TP.
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Stage d’habilitation examinateurs-correcteurs au DALF
Stage de formation habilitante examinateurs-correcteurs aux niveaux C1 et C2 pour le DALF.
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: La doublure (The Valet)
Join us for our September Ciné-Club de l'Alliance as we watch along as a porter and a top-model have to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO's marriage.
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Bouillon de lectures : Romans historiques
En novembre, nous vous invitons à faire un voyage dans le temps.