Wine Seminar: Champagne

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us in our Gallery for the next Wine Seminar, dedicated to the Champagne region of France. 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.

Online

Study in France Info Session

Monday, August 24, 2026

5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Learn all about our language immersion program in partnership with the Accent Français language school in France!

In-Person

Ciné Club Series: Manon des sources by Claude Berri

Friday, August 28, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Set amid the sun-drenched hills of Provence, Claude Berri's Manon of the Spring is a moving story of justice, forgiveness, and the enduring consequences of human choices.

Online

Online Conversation Club

Friday, September 4, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, September 5, 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

Fall Open House 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

In-Person

Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, September 12, 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

Ciné Club Series: Hugo by Pascal Bonitzer

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us for the opening of our Pascal Bonitzer Retrospective with the Boston premiere of Hugo (Victor comme tout le monde), starring the incomparable Fabrice Luchini.

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare authentic crêpes bretonnes with homemade salted butter caramel paired with salmon rillettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!

In-Person

Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, September 19, 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

William Tell: The Enduring Legacy of a Hero Myth

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join former Boston Lyric Opera General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson for a fascinating journey through legend, history, and opera, tracing how the story of Tell has been reimagined across centuries, with live musical excerpts from Rossini’s masterpiece.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Anne Hébert

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les fous de Bassan by Anne Hébert. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

Theater Club in September

Wednesday, September 23, 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.

In-Person

America at 250: A French Lens on Art at the MFA

Thursday, September 24, 2026

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Isabelle Slotine invites you to explore the MFA's newly reimagined Art of the Americas galleries from a distinctive French perspective.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, September 26, 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

Leïla Slimani: I’ll Take the Fire

Monday, September 28, 2026

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with Leïla Slimani, bestselling and Prix Goncourt–winning author of The Perfect Nanny, about her new novel, I’ll Take the Fire.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, October 3, 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

The Frenchmen: French Theory from Paris to America

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Alain Fournier

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

In-Person

Bridge: The Art of Strategy, Partnership, and Play

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

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.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Charif Majdalani

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Caravansérail by Charif Majdalani. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on November 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

Le club des lecteurs : Georges de Peyrebrune

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Victoire la Rouge by Georges de Peyrebrune. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on December 16th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.