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Special Yamakasi Parkour Workshop with Yann Hnautra
L'art du déplacement
Learn more about one of the world's fastest growing sports during this workshop for children ages 6 to 13 with renowned French artist Yann Hnautra!
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Parkour Workshop and Discussion with Yann Hnautra
L'art du déplacement
Learn more about one of the world's fastest growing sports in this workshop for teens and adults with renowned French artist Yann Hnautra!
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L'Heure du Conte: Showtime!
In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be reading interactive picture books for a multi-sensory experience and getting to know of one of children's favorite little heroes, Trotro, at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old.
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Saveurs Littéraires, Poésie Culinaire
Quel est le point commun entre un écrivain goncourisé et un chef étoilé ? Le processus créatif, pardi ! Cette association surprenante a été vue…
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Le Café Philo: Le Don
Sensibilités de l'altruisme
What was the last time you gave without expecting something in return? June's Café Philo will explore the idea of giving and generosity.
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Bouillon de Lectures: Révolution
Explore literature during the French Revolution
Discover authors who wrote during the period of the French Revolution (1789), as well as historical novels that tell us about this time in this monthly book club in French.
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Euro 2016
A live broadcast of France's matches
Gather with fellow francophiles and soccer enthusiasts at the Center as we cheer on France. We will screen the matches against Romania on June 10, Albania on June 15 and Switzerland on June 19 in Euro 2016!
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Language, Culture and Multiple Identities
The Green Card lottery registrations just closed on May 8th. It brings up old memories, when foreign college friends in Boston in the nineties applied…
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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
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
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
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
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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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
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!
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"
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
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
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Library Book Sale
Add to your personal collections
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
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.