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.

Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

In-Person

Art of Cake Decorating

Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this cake decorating class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. This class is designed to teach methods, technique and best practices in cake decorating, while having a fun time in the kitchen.

Online

Online Conversation Club

Friday, May 22, 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

Vernissage & Opening Reception: 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

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, May 30, 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 - 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

From Enlightenment to Independence: How French Ideas Shaped the American Revolution

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join Robert Darnton for a conversation on how Enlightenment thought helped shape the American Revolution.

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 with artist Cécile Ganne!

Wine Seminar - Loire Valley

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for our next Wine Seminar 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.

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, June 6, 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

Encore Tour: A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Back by popular demand, take a private tour of the MFA in French and discover a curated selection of modern masterpieces. From the Fauves and Cubists to Expressionists and Surrealists, this visit offers a fresh perspective on modern art

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

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, June 13, 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

Theater Club in June

Wednesday, June 17, 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

Ciné Club Series: Diplomacy by Volker Schlöndorff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

As Paris stands on the brink of destruction in August 1944, a single overnight conversation between a German general and a Swedish diplomat may determine the fate of the city.

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!

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, June 20, 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 : Nancy Huston

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Instruments des ténèbres by Nancy Huston. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 24th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

In-Person

French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

Thursday, June 25, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn to prepare a refreshing melon & mint gazpacho paired with classic Comté gougères in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!

In-Person

L'Heure du Conte

Saturday, June 27, 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!

Wine Seminar - Liberté & Independence - A Transatlantic Wine Tasting

Tuesday, July 7, 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.

In-Person

An Evening at the French Table with Fernanda Tapia

Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

The French Library is delighted to present this new dining series through the Gastronomy & Wine program.

In-Person

Bastille Day Celebration 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Vive la fête! Celebrate Bastille Day with us for an evening of live music, a joyful swing dance class, French delicacies, flowing drinks, and festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss Boston’s most charming summer celebration.

In-Person

Adrienne de La Fayette: A Woman at the Heart of Two Revolutions

Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Join us for a captivating evening marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, centered on the remarkable life of Adrienne de La Fayette, a woman at the heart of two revolutions.

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.