French Library

The French Library in Boston is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide French language instruction and cultural programs of the highest quality to inspire our diverse community of children, teens, and adults to explore, understand, and embrace today’s interconnected world. Our library houses the second largest private collection of French books, periodicals, DVDs, and CDs available in the United States. Our school, a member of the Alliance Française network, offers language classes and programs for adults and children. Our cultural programming showcases the many aspects of Francophone cultures through numerous lectures, concerts, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, art exhibitions, holiday celebrations, and more. Political and artistic personalities often hold talks at the French Library, making it the hub of French culture in Boston. The French Library is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Donations and some memberships are tax-deductible.