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Ciné-Rétro: A new look at the classics

Cinema, "le 7ème Art", is one of the arts for which France is best known. Since the first short films by the Méliès brothers came…

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Give a Gift Membership

Give a French Library Membership to your friends and family who love the French language and Francophone cultures!

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FRIDAY FACE - a year in Boston

by Aurélie Galois

From Jun 2, 2016 To Jul 2, 2016

Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Mustang

Mustang (2015) by Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

See Mustang the Franco-Turkish co-production that has earned many prizes and critical acclaim in France and in the United States since its release in June 2015.

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Bastille Day Party 2016

A sold-out celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité

Friday, July 15, 2016

Bastille Day returns to Marlborough Street on Friday, July 15 and will transport you to Paris with the most authentic music, food, drinks and atmosphere! After a sold-out event in 2014 and 2015, you won't want to miss this signature Back Bay festival.

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La Bande Dessinée Documentaire: notre bibliographie toute fraîche!

Découvrez notre sélection de bandes dessinées pour apprendre sur tous les sujets! Cette sélection accessible pour certains titres dès 16 ans (demandez-nous de l'aide dans…

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Teachers' Workshop

pratiques orales et écrites en classe de français

Monday, May 16, 2016

Workshop in French. Intended for middle and high school teachers of French. Led by Pierre-Antoine Tibéri, Hélène Pasquier and Marie Nowé

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Library for Kids

We hold an exceptionally large collection of French picture books for kids and teens, with over 4,300 items in all formats!

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New Students

Are you new to the Center? Learn more about taking classes.

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Des ressources pour les parents en quête d’inspiration

Trouvez des conseils et détendez-vous avec cette sélection spéciale parents. Nos collections vous offrent à la fois l'opportunité de rire de votre vie de parent…

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Atelier Découverte: Politique et Société

Apprenez en vous amusant

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Are you feeling clueless about French politics and society, but don't know where to start? If you don't feel ready to read extensively about the topics but would like to find lighter ways to learn, while discovering contemporary films and graphic novels, you have found the right program for your needs with this Atelier Découverte: Politique et Société!

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L'Heure du Conte: Delicious!

From May 7, 2016 To May 11, 2016

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be reading stories about food at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old.

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Le Café Philo: Être vulnérable, est-ce être faible?

Exprimer nos émotions et nos doutes dans la société du "self-control"

From May 3, 2016 To May 16, 2016

Are vulnerability and weakness the same thing? How can we express our emotions and our doubts in a society of self control that discourages honesty and sincerity? Join Juliette to discuss these and other questions!

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European Food Festival

Enjoy a sampling of food from all over Europe

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Back to the Center by popular demand! 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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From Penguins to Polar Bears: The Impacts of Climate Change

by Aurélie Lebrun du Puytison and Stéphanie Jenouvrier

From May 5, 2016 To May 27, 2016

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Library Book Sale

Add to your personal collections

Saturday, May 7, 2016

During our biannual book sale, you will be able to browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1. 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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Ciné-Rétro: Le Gendarme

4 films from the classic slapstick comedy series

Friday, May 6, 2016

Discover or re-discover four French classics from the landmark slapstick comedy series Le Gendarme directed by Jean Girault and starring iconic French actors Louis de Funès and Michel Galabru.

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Ciné-Rétro: Le Gendarme

4 films from the classic slapstick comedy series

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Discover or re-discover four French classics from the landmark slapstick comedy series Le Gendarme directed by Jean Girault and starring iconic French actors Louis de Funès and Michel Galabru.

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Atelier Découverte: La littérature sort des livres

Savourez quelques découvertes culturelles

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

This month, our discovery workshop is ideal for those who love literature but don’t have the time to sit down and read an entire novel, as well as those looking to enrich their reading with a new approach.

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Markets of Provence

Food, Antiques, Crafts and more by Marjorie R. Williams

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Author and blogger Marjorie R. Williams takes you to some of Provence’s best markets of food, antique and crafts on the occasion of her soon-to-be-released new book Markets of Provence.

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Ciné-Loulous: Five Shorts by Michel Ocelot

Animated short films and crafts for kids

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Children will enjoy five animated short films, using shadow puppets and paper cut-outs to tell stories about princesses, jewels and inventors created by award-winning French director Michel Ocelot. Arts and crafts will follow the screenings.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Le livre comme miroir

When great authors write about literature

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Explore how authors such as Baudelaire and Roland Barthes approached literary criticism, since this genre came out, as early as the 18th century. Pick a book and come share your newly acquired knowledge with the group.

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Artisan French Cheese Tasting

Discover the intricacies of French cheese

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Calling all cheese and wine lovers! This exclusive tasting and educational event will feature four of France's most delicious creamy cheeses paired with refined French wines.

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L'Heure du Conte: Vive le printemps!

Let's explore the cycle of nature

From Apr 2, 2016 To Apr 13, 2016

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be exploring the cycle of nature at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old with books by Anne Crausaz.

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Le Café Philo: Philosopher au présent

une thérapeutique de l'âme

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Comment adopter un art de vivre dans lequel la reconnaissance de nos insatisfactions, de nos regrets et de nos attentes illusoires, permet le détachement et la libération?