In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, April 11, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

In-Person

Osez Écrire : A Creative Writing Workshop en français

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your craft, discover tools and inspiration to bring your words to life in this four-session creative writing workshop, led in French by storyteller Félicie Petit-Nivard, followed by a celebratory evening to share participants’ writing.

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare savory and chocolate soufflés in this hands-on cooking class — in French!

In-Person

Theater Club in April

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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.

Online

Summer in French Info Session

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

7:30 PM to 8:15 PM

Start your New Year with French! Join our Winter 2026 info session to explore classes for all levels and enjoy special event-only discounts.

In-Person

Books & Bottles: Provence

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.

In-Person

Ciné Club Series: White Material by Claire Denis

Friday, April 17, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Don't miss this special screening of White Material, a remarkable collaboration between filmmaker Claire Denis and novelist Marie Ndiaye

In-Person

La Pause Café

Friday, April 17, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, April 18, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

In-Person

English Book Club - Émile Zola

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

April Alors... Conversation Club

Friday, April 24, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

In-Person

Mothers, Daughters, and the Supernatural: A Conversation with Marie NDiaye

Saturday, April 25, 2026

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Don’t miss a rare Boston appearance by Prix Goncourt–winning author Marie NDiaye, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary French literature. In conversation with Shuchi Saraswat, she will discuss her latest novel in English The Witch.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, April 25, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Jean Rouaud

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les champs d'honneur by Jean Rouaud. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 29th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Soie: Behind the Curtain

Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us at the French Library for an exclusive preview of Soie, the stage adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s celebrated novel, to be performed May 1–3, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.

In-Person

La Pause Café with Café Joyeux

Friday, May 1, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us for a special edition of "La Pause Café” where Café Joyeux will brew their specialty coffee while you practice your French, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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

In-Person

La Dictée du Printemps at the French Library

Saturday, May 2, 2026

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for a playful and engaging French dictation event where adults, teens, and families can explore the language together! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your listening skills, spark your creativity, or simply enjoy a light‑hearted challenge, the French Library offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for learners of all levels. Come rediscover the joy of writing in French while sharing a fun experience with others! The best dictées will get special prizes! Please register by April 28.

In-Person

Matisse Across the Atlantic: From Paris to American Modernism

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

From Paris to Boston, Professor Claude Cernuschi explores how Matisse’s radical vision of color and form shaped generations of American artists, from Rothko to Ellsworth Kelly.

In-Person

A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA (Part II)

Thursday, May 7, 2026

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Take a private tour of the MFA in French, and discover a curated selection of modern masterpieces. This visit offers a fresh perspective on modern art; between imagination, abstraction, and bold new forms of expression.

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare a goat cheese and spinach quiche and chocolate tartelettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!

In-Person

The Monuments of Paris: Rewriting Family History

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Violaine Huisman as she presents her new novel, The Monuments of Paris, a sweeping exploration of family, memory, and a little-known chapter of French history during the Second World War.

In-Person

Ciné Club Series: The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski

Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A story of two connected lives, The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski is a must-see for lovers of European cinema and great film music.

In-Person

Ann Scott in Conversation; Queer Paris in the 1990s

Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us off-site at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with French author Ann Scott, winner of the 2023 Prix Renaudot, for the release of her cult novel Superstars.

In-Person

La Pause Café

Friday, May 15, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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.

Library Book Sale - May 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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!

In-Person

Café Philo: Down to Earth by Bruno Latour

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Explore how philosophy and ecology help us rethink life on a shared planet.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Fatou Diome

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Le ventre de l'Atlantique by Fatou Diome. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 20th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

May Alors... Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

In-Person

Art Exhibit: Cécile Ganne

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us for the reopening of our gallery space at the French Library, featuring French painter Cécile Ganne, a distinctive voice in Boston’s contemporary art scene.

In-Person

A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart

Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us to celebrate the launch of Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s powerful new trio project, Resistance.

In-Person

English Book Club - Abdellah Taïa

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on Salvation Army by Abdellah Taïa. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 2nd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

Abstract Landscape Painting Workshop with Cécile Ganne

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Art lovers, join us for a creative and inspiring night led in French with artist, Cécile Ganne!

In-Person

June Alors... Conversation Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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

In-Person

June Game Club: Pictionary Night

Thursday, June 18, 2026

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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!