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French Library
53 Marlborough St. Boston, MA 02116

Building Hours and Reception

617.912.0400
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:45 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:45 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 9:45 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Directions

Green Line - Arlington Station
Orange Line - Back Bay Station
Red Line - Charles/MGH Station
Bus lines: 9, 10, 39, 43, 55, 57

Parking

Parking is available at the Boston Common Parking Garage on Saturdays all day and on week days after 4:00 PM for $12.
Buy your discounted ticket from our receptionist.

Library Contact Hours

Have a question about the library or our virtual resources? Contact us at librarian@frenchlibrary.org.


Library Phone and Visiting Hours:

Mondays: closed
Tuesdays: 12pm-7pm
Wednesdays: 11am-7pm
Thursdays: 10am-5pm
Fridays: 10pm-5pm
Saturdays: 9am-3pm

Contact Us

617.912.0400
info@frenchlibrary.org

Accessibility

The Center is currently wheelchair accessible and has an elevator.

Founder's Room and Ducrest Family Magazine Room

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The Founder’s Room is the main event space of the French Library. From lectures and performances to fundraisers, this room is the heart of the building. The room, which can be rented, holds a Steinway grand piano, full A/V capabilities and has a unique atmosphere thanks to the antique Belgian boiserie walls.

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The Library

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The entire second floor of the building is dedicated to our French language Library. You’ll find reading nooks, a communal study table, curated book displays and a children’s library with almost 6,000 multimedia items and furniture just their size.

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The Classrooms

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Our native French speaking teachers benefit from the expertise of the Alliance Française for the most effective methods of French language instruction. Our class sizes are small (max 10 students) providing more opportunities for you to communicate in French, creating a lively classroom atmosphere.

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The Gallery

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The Gallery is an open gathering space to meet with friends, study before class or enjoy une pause-café. The Gallery is one of our rentable spaces too.

The Kitchen

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We host a variety of culinary events in our Kitchen, including workshops by renowned chefs, tastings for both adults and children, and cooking classes in French. The Kitchen is one of the rentable spaces.

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Interested in renting our space?

Our beautiful Victorian mansion is the ideal setting for corporate meetings and special events.

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Didn't find what you're looking for?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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Want to get in touch?

Fill out the contact form, and our reception team will direct your query to the appropriate staff member.

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