Events Calendar

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

Join critic and essayist Emily Eakin and MIT professor Bruno Perreau for a lively conversation about The Frenchmen and how French theory captivated America, transformed intellectual life, and continues to shape today’s culture wars.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

Take a culinary journey to Normandy and learn to prepare a classic salade normande followed by an elegant apple rose tart, in this hands-on cooking class taught in French.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain Fournier. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

Presented alongside the MFA's Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound exhibition, discover how Picasso transformed the course of modern art and continues to inspire artists today.

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

Discover the story behind Camille de Peretti’s bestselling novel, a sweeping family saga inspired by the remarkable history of a long-lost Klimt painting.

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

Experience silent cinema as it was meant to be seen; with live music.

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.