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!

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(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Sold Out - 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!

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Wine Seminar: Les Vendanges! Celebrating the French Grape Harvest

Thursday, September 17, 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.

Online

Online Conversation Club

Friday, September 18, 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 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.

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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.

Mastering French Mother Sauces

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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 highlighting different regions of France.

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.

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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!

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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

6:30 PM to 8:00 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.

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Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.

Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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.

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French Voices at the Boston Book Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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.

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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.

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RESCHEDULED Picasso: The Revolutionary Artist

Tuesday, October 27, 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.

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From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

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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.

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Ciné Club: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

Thursday, November 19, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A long-lost masterpiece. A dark chapter of history. And a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Paris art world.

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Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The little-known story of the man behind Figaro and the secret French support that helped sustain the American Revolution.

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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.