Events Calendar

Experience first-hand our most popular classes and events!

Launch of our new Page to Screen series at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline. This program explores major literary works adapted for the screen, featuring film screenings followed by conversations.

What can a painter and a novelist teach us about how to live? To mark the 80th anniversary of the French Library, we are honored to welcome acclaimed author Catherine Cusset for a special evening of literary conversation.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Ma vie avec Proust by Catherine Cusset. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 12th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

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

Join us for an evening with Moroccan-born writer and filmmaker Abdellah Taïa, presenting his award-winning debut feature Salvation Army, adapted from his critically acclaimed eponymous novel.

Join us off-site at Brookline Booksmith in Coolidge Corner for a powerful and timely conversation with Moroccan born author Abdellah Taïa, joined by French Library librarian Benoit Landon.

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.

Power isn’t just reserved for the elite. In this timely talk, Harvard scholar and leading voice on social change Julie Battilana reveals how understanding and using power is essential for anyone seeking to lead, influence, or make a lasting impact.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Ma vie avec Proust by Catherine Cusset. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on September 19th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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

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

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine: Niçoise Ratatouille & Floating Island

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.