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Haiti: how can you help?
Dear Friends,
We at the French Library Alliance Française of Boston are profoundly touched and saddened by the recent devastation in Haiti. We would like to share with you a compiled list of organizations working on the relief effort, and encourage you to help in any way you can:
Boston.com has an extensive list of charities accepting donations.Further information can be found on the Boston Public Library web site.
Paris Noir
The literature, art and contemporary life of African Americans in Paris.
Thursday, February 11 -
6:00 pm - Reception,
7:00 to 9:00 pm - Presentation and Q&A
RSVP required. Members $10, Non-members $15.
L’Apéro
Meet and mingle with a touch of French.
Thursday, February 25 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Members, students, and seniors: $10, Non-members: $15
All levels of French are welcome—à jeudi! 21+ only
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Library
Welcome to our new Head Librarian
Born and raised in Strasbourg, France, Marie Lalevée studied Library Sciences and got her degree from the Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Strasbourg in 2000. Since then, she has had the chance to live and work in Paris, Kyoto and London. Marie is passionate about being a librarian, and excited to be in Boston. She is looking forward to seeing you at the library, and to helping you discover or rediscover the marvels of French literature, cinematography and music!
Le Coup de Cœur de la Bibliothèque
Moi, Ferdinand, quand j'étais pirate, de René Gouichoux
Un jeune garçon s’invente un rôle de pirate en compagnie de son petit frère. Au fil des aventures, il est toutefois difficile d’être un vrai pirate...et l’on peut même être puni par sa maman...
BOOK SALE:
Saturday, February 27 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, in the Gallery. Prices start at $1!
JEUX:
Nous vous proposons désormais de vous réunir autour d’une partie de Scrabble en français! Ce rendez-vous vous est proposé le premier mercredi de chaque mois, de 18h15 à 20h. Cet événement est gratuit et réservé à nos membres et leurs invités. Les inscriptions se font au bureau de prêt.
Quick links
- Volunteering
- Hours and directions
- Membership - Join now
- Club Avantage - Special offers reserved to FAB members
- Francophone sites - links to other sites
- Exhibit in Our Gallery
- Fall Annual Fund Drive
Who we are
The French Library Alliance Française of Boston (FAB) is a non profit organization whose mission is to provide an authentic French cultural and social experience for the purpose of personal enrichment and greater understanding of the diverse peoples of the French-speaking world. We are:
- A language school part of the Alliance Française network
- The 2nd largest private French Library in the US
- THE cultural center for the francophone world in New England
Learn French
Creative Learning Courses for Children
Another way to learn French...
Musical Theatre
Wednesdays - 4:00 to 5:30 pm
February 24 to May 5
(No classes on March 31 and April 21)
9-week session ending with a play and reception on May 8 for family and friends
For children 7 to 11 years
Children must have at least one year exposure to French
Members $295, Non-members $365
(non-member price includes membership)
For more info, call Emily: 617.912.0415
Les p'tits bricoleurs (Arts & Crafts)
Tuesdays - 4:00 to 5:30 pm
February 9 to March 16
Les p'tits cuistots (Cooking)
Thursdays - 4:00 to 5:30 pm
February 11 to March 18
5-week sessions
For children 7 years and older
Members $160, Non-members $230
(non-member price includes membership)
For more info, call Emily: 617.912.0415
Un Mois, Un Livre
Wednesday, February 24-
2:00 to 3:30 pm
La veuve Couderc de Georges Simenon
Workshop in French intended for intermediate and advanced speakers.
Members and non-members: $5
TEF Exam
Why Study at the FAB?
- Why study at the FAB?
- The FAB offers the following proficiency exams:
the TEF and the DAEFLE.
In Memoriam
Elaine Rosenfeld
June 7, 1918 – September 19, 2009
A French Library Trustee from 1993 through 2005, and an active member as early as 1982, Mrs. Elaine Rosenfeld enthusiastically partook in much of what the Center had to offer. Accompanied by her husband Jerome, she would particularly enjoy the Bastille Day Street Dance, the Bal de l’Alliance, and the special “meet and greets” with French film directors.
Beyond her fondness for cultural events, Elaine was arguably most passionate about the library, in particular the audio-book collection, and in 2005, the Elaine Rosenfeld Bibliothèque Sonore was founded.
Words cannot fully express how grateful we are to have had Mrs. Rosenfeld as a friend, an advocate of our library, and a dear and devoted Trustee.