Explore Upcoming French Events in Boston

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first French Wine Essentials collaboration with the Commonwealth Wine School!

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

Claude Sautet's unforgettable exploration of friendship, love, and the weight of time.

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!

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Loire Valley wines. 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.

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.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Join us for "La Cour de Récré”, a DROP-IN activity for parents and children (0 to 5) to enjoy a variety of activities, such as singing, playing and chatting.

Gather with us for a poetic evening featuring voices from Haiti and its diaspora. Through verse and conversation, we explore themes of strength, memory, and the rhythms of language across borders.

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

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!

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

An artist in exile, a French family of unlikely muses, and a series of portraits that speak across time—Professor Claude Cernuschi uncovers the emotional heart of Van Gogh’s years in Arles.

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.

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.

Take a private tour of the MFA focused on women artists, led in French by trusted guide Isabelle Slotine. Discover a curated selection of remarkable works across time and cultures, and explore how these artists have shaped the course of art history.

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first Wine Seminar of the year, dedicated to the Rhone Valley wines. 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.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Popa Singer by René Depestre. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Popa Singer by René Depestre. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 20th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Join us for "La Cour de Récré”, a DROP-IN activity for parents and children (0 to 5) to enjoy a variety of activities, such as singing, playing and chatting.

Meet us at the library on Friday June 27th from 3pm to 4.15pm with your phone or camera. Together, we'll discover Sarah Moon's work and take to the streets of Boston to photograph in the same style as the artist we've studied.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Fou de Vincent by Hervé Guibert. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on July 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Fou de Vincent by Hervé Guibert. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on July 25th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.