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Wine Seminar

(SOLD OUT!) French Wine Essentials Course

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Monday, May 12, 2025 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM

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

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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!

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM

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

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Book Sale

Library Book Sale

New and used books in French

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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!

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Book Club

Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Anne Pauly

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

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.

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Wine Seminar

(SOLD OUT) Wine Seminar - Loire Valley

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.

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Discussion Group

May Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

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

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Friday, May 23, 2025 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.

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Friday, May 23, 2025 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

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.

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Discussion Group

La Cour de Récré

On-site event in French

Friday, May 23, 2025 3:00 PM To 4:00 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.

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Author Talk

Poetry in Three Languages: A Haitian Night of Grace and Grit

Featuring women poets in French, Creole, and English.

Friday, May 23, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

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.

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Member Event

Theater Club in May

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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.

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Friday, May 30, 2025 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM

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

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Story Time

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, May 31, 2025 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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Discussion Group

June Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

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

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

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.

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Friday, June 6, 2025 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.

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Cooking Workshop

(SOLD OUT) Macarons class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM

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.

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Museum Tour

A French Lens on Art — Women Artists at the MFA

An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine

Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:30 PM To 4:00 PM

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.

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Wine Seminar

Wine Seminar - Rhône Valley

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM

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.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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 18th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, June 20, 2025 2:00 PM To 3:00 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.

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Discussion Group

La Cour de Récré

On-site event in French

Friday, June 20, 2025 3:00 PM To 4:00 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.

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Photo Club

Photo Club: Sarah Moon

On-site event in English

Friday, June 27, 2025 3:00 PM To 4:30 PM

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.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, July 25, 2025 2:00 PM To 3:00 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.

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