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Bouillon de lectures : l'habit ne fait pas le moine
En juin, nous vous invitons à juger un livre par sa couverture.
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Atelier découverte: Magazines
Discover parts of our magazine collection that help teach French with engaging content, delivered through articles and beautiful images. Flip through their pages to learn about the world in your native language or to learn new vocabulary words in context. Come find new favorites each month!
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French Library Announces Joyce Grippen as Director of Development
The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce Joyce Grippen as its Director of Development. Joyce will play an…
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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Paris, je t'aime
Fall in Love 18 Times
Join us for our June Ciné-Club de l'Alliance which takes us on a tour of love and life in the world's most romantic city.
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Les Petits Penseurs : la différence
Discussion Group for Kids
Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for our final Petits Penseurs themed discussion group in French.
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Bastille Day 2018 - SOLD OUT
A celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité
Street Party is SOLD OUT; only VIP Tickets Remain. Bastille Day is back! Join us on Friday, July 13 for Boston's favorite French festival featuring live music, delicious French food and drink, and fun for the whole family. This event sells out; get your tickets while they last!
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Bastille Day VIP Reception 2018 - CLOSED
support our community celebration
Celebrate Bastille Day with fellow culture enthusiasts and sponsors at our VIP Reception featuring an open bar, complimentary French hors d’œuvres and desserts and direct views of the concert stage!
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SOLD OUT: Champagne and Caviar
Tasting with the Ballets Russes Arts Initiative
Join us for an epicurean experience organized in collaboration with the Ballets Russes Arts Initiative, marrying the most luxurious treats from France and Russia.
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Bouillon de lectures : Nouvelles
En mai, nous vous invitons à choisir une collection de nouvelles/histoires courtes.
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Atelier découverte: Magazines pour enfants
Discover parts of our magazine collection that help teach French with engaging content, delivered through BDs and illustrated stories. Flip through their pages to learn new vocabulary words in context and find new favorites each month!
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Playing and learning with French children's magazines
Do you remember the childhood excitement of receiving a glossy, new magazine? How about the enjoyment of leisurely flipping through the pictures, reading the articles,…
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Spring New Members Event
Saint-Tropez in May
Come party with us on the beaches of St. Tropez, mingle with fellow new members, and discover every corner of the Center!
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Middle School Teacher Grants Awarded
The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 middle school grants: Anne Zachary from…
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Loulou & Yves, Author Talk and Book Signing with Christopher Petkanas
The Untold Story of Loulou de La Falaise and the House of Saint Laurent
Push back the curtains of the catwalk and look behind the scenes of the Maison Yves Saint Laurent with Christopher Petkanas and his most recent publication.
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Les Petits Penseurs : Being mean, what does that mean?
Discussion Group for Kids
Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a themed discussion group in French.
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Cancelled: European Food Festival 2018
Enjoy a sampling of food from all over Europe
The European Food Festival is a social event where you will get to taste food and drinks from different European countries and mingle with an international crowd.
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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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The Center's Top Five - Spring Edition
I love Paris in the spring time… In my eyes, Paris is great any time of year but there's just something about the idea of…
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Atelier découverte: Mai '68
Discover our May '68 collection through books, magazines, and films, all while learning new vocabulary words that will help with future appreciation of our themed events!
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Les Petits Penseurs : Truth or lie?
Discussion Group for Kids
Philosophy for kids! We invite parents and children 4-8 to gather in the ballroom for a themed discussion group in French.
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet Receives Mosaïque Award
The Mosaïque Committee of the French Library of Boston presented world-renowned French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet with the first-ever Mosaïque Award for Exceptional Achievement. The award…
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Trivia Night for Members
game night at the center
Test your knowledge of all things French at our first-ever members-only trivia night!
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French Apéritifs
Christine and Daniel Cooney of Heavenly Spirits will lead a tasting accompanied by a fascinating presentation exploring a variety of typically French aperitifs. Armorik Single Malt Whisky, Double Maturation | Distillerie Warenghem, Brittany, France Diplome 1945 Gin, London Dry Style | Dijon, France Normand Apple Cider (cidre brut bouché) Claque Pépin, Serans, France Normand Pear […]
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Further Listening : Podcasts for French on the Go
Our previous blog post about Podcasts in French generated much discussion in our library and online! In response to your comments and requests, here are…
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Le Bal Révolution
A Mosaïque Benefit
Join us for our Annual Fundraising Gala, Le Bal Révolution, at The Liberty Hotel in support of our Mosaïque initiative for expanded and exceptional cultural programming!
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The Eiffel Tower and the Zakim Bridge: Landmarks of Structural Art
A Mosaïque Cultural Event
This lecture will explore the architectural and engineering challenges and achievements of two important landmarks in Paris and Boston.
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Bouillon de lectures : De l'écrit à l'écran
En avril, nous vous invitons à choisir un livre qui a inspiré une adaptation cinématographique.
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Wine Tasting, Provence Wine Imports
Ten wines from Provence
An evening of mingling over a tasting of 10 Provençal wines led by Provence Wine Imports. This event is sold out.
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Bouillon de Lectures: Prix Albertine
En mai, nous vous invitons à choisir lire un livre présélectionné pour le Prix Albertine.
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Atelier découverte: Music Collection
Music to my ears
Discover our music collection through written and audio format, all while learning new vocabulary words that will help with future enjoyment of Francophone music!