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Education Policies

Policy information about taking classes at the French Library, including private lesson information and curriculum details.

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Library Policies

Policy information about browsing and borrowing; holds, returns and renewals; fines and charges and more.

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La Cuisine Légère with Virginie Woo

Cooking that's all French, no fat!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Join CRISTEL culinary expert Virginie Woo for a hands-on cooking workshop where you'll cook (and eat) a gourmet French three-course menu that has no added fat!

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Le Café Gourmand with Franck Geuffroy

Sample the creations of a renowned chef

Monday, October 19, 2015

Transport yourself for an afternoon to a fashionable Parisian salon de thé and indulge your sweet tooth with the delicious creations of Franck Geuffroy, Pastry Chef & Director at the École de Cuisine Alain Ducasse in Paris.

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Pastry Workshops with Franck Geuffroy

Pie! Pie! Pie!

Friday, October 16, 2015

An exclusive, hands-on workshop with one of France's finest pastry chefs will teach you the secrets of sweet and savory pies, tarts and more!

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Pastry Workshops with Franck Geuffroy

All about la Pâte à Choux

Friday, October 16, 2015

An exclusive, hands-on workshop with one of France's finest pastry chefs will help you master this essential building block of French cuisine.

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La Chandeleur

Celebrate the season, deliciously!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Gather with fellow Francophiles and Francophones in our ballroom and celebrate winter with a glass of cidre and a freshly prepared crêpe, made by CRISTEL chef and culinary expert Virginie Woo.

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Un Beau Refuge

A special short-term exhibition exploring transcultural identity

From Feb 24, 2016 To Feb 27, 2016

A special short-term exhibition exploring transcultural identity through the lens of the French Huguenot legacy in Ireland. Presented in conjunction with the TransCultural Exchange 2016 International Conference on Opportunities in the Arts.

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Les arrêts de la vie

A tribute to the work of Arthur Rimbaud

From Feb 3, 2016 To Feb 22, 2016

A series of oil and acrylic paintings exploring natural scenes and celebrating Arthur Rimbaud’s prose poem "Départ."

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New Members' Honey Tasting Reception

Flavors of the Francophone World

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Mingle with fellow members while enjoying mouthwatering raw honeys along with French cheeses and wine!

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Bouillon de Lectures: Se Raconter

L'autofiction aujourd'hui

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Abordons l'autofiction avec les livres de ces deux auteurs, Delphine de Vigan et Christine Angot, qui ont fait l'actualité en 2015.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Actualité littéraire 2015

Parlons des livres sortis récemment

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Découvrez une trentaine de livres publiés en 2015 et ajoutés à nos collections! Qu'avez-vous lu de nouveau cette année?

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Proust lu: The Conference by Véronique Aubouy

A filmmaker's lifelong work in progress

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Twenty-two years into the process, one filmmaker shares her ambitious vision to commit to film the longest novel ever written.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent (2014)

Thursday, February 18, 2016

A screening of Saint Laurent, a biographical film about the famous French fashion designer, directed by Bertrand Bonello.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Poulet aux prunes

Chicken with Plums (2011)

Thursday, January 14, 2016

A screening of Poulet aux prunes, written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, the team behind Persepolis.

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ARCHEMY in Talloires by Daniel Jay

An exhibition of chemistry-based abstract art

From Jan 7, 2016 To Feb 1, 2016

A collection of abstract art pieces inspired by chemist Claude-Louis Berthollet, a son of Talloires created by artist and scientist Daniel Jay.

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Bastille Day Party 2015

A sold-out celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité

Friday, July 10, 2015

40th anniversary celebration promises to be the best block party the Back Bay has ever seen.

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La Fête des Rois

Become king or queen for the day!

Saturday, January 9, 2016

This traditional French holiday is celebrated with delicious cake fit for a king (or queen), so don't miss it!

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Truffles and Bubbles

celebrate spring with champagne and chocolate

Thursday, May 12, 2016

This exclusive tasting and educational event will feature four of France's best known champagnes paired with gourmet chocolate.

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La Fête des Enfants

Celebrate the holidays with the family

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Children ages 3 to 10 are welcome to join us for exciting ateliers and holiday-themed activities.

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L'Iconographie Française: Lully Schwartz

Discover famous parisian icons through art

From Nov 5, 2015 To Jan 4, 2016

A collection of drawings and paintings exploring the city of Paris through symbolic imagery, revealing the impact that certain Parisian icons continue to have on contemporary culture.

Legal

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII,…

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Press

A selection of press coverage showcasing French Library events and offerings.

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We're Hiring

We look for bright, motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

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Volunteer with French Library in Boston

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with cultural events, administrative projects, open houses and special donor events.

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Professional French Translation Services

The Center offers a variety of translation, interpretation and corporate language services to members and to the general public.

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Culturethèque: Dive into Your Digital French Library

What is Culturethèque? Culturethèque offers French Library members an extensive array of digital resources encompassing over 350,000 materials, including magazines, e-books, podcasts, and language learning…

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Families

The French Library is a destination for the entire family. Come discover how there is truly something for Francophones and Francophiles of all ages!

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Library

We have over 28,000 books, CDs, DVDs and magazines suitable for all ages and levels of French in our collections.

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Sponsorships

We seek sponsors to partner with us in the funding and production of our programs. In exchange, we’re committed to providing excellent visibility and brand exposure benefits to our sponsors.

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