Sunday, September 13, 2026
The French Book Sale & Book Swap is included with your Open House admission. Open House registration is required.
Open House General Admission
Whether you’re just beginning your French journey or have been reading in French for years, our French Book Sale & Book Swap is the perfect place to discover new treasures, share old favorites, and celebrate the joy of French reading.
Browse a curated selection of French books for children, teens, and adults available for just $1 each. From picture books and early readers to novels, comics, cookbooks, and nonfiction, there is something for every age and every level of French.
Have French books you’ve outgrown? Bring your gently used French books and exchange them for new favorites through our community Book Swap. It’s a fun, affordable, and sustainable way to refresh your home library while connecting with fellow French-language enthusiasts.
Why You’ll Love It?
Planning to shop? Don’t forget to bring a tote bag for all your book finds! A limited number of L’Alliance New York tote bags will also be available for purchase during the event.
Open House Special Offers
$30 Enrollment Coupon for New Students
Register for the Open House and receive a $30 enrollment coupon toward any Montclair in-person group French class for adults or children.
50% Off L’Alliance New York Membership
Register for the Open House and enjoy 50% off an Individual, Dual, or Family Membership, giving you immediate access to exclusive member benefits—including admission to our Members-Only Apéro at the conclusion of the event and 10% off adult group French classes.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Exclusive to L’Alliance New York members. End the day the French way at our Members-Only Apéro, an evening of conversation, connection, and conviviality bringing together members, teachers, staff, Francophones, and Francophiles in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Step into a world of French fun and discover the vibrant spirit of learning at the Montclair Campus of L’Alliance New York, with engaging French trial classes for kids, teens, and adults.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Have your child experience the fun of French at the Montclair Campus of L’Alliance New York, with creative workshops featuring interactive activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, and music.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep,” The King and the Mockingbird follows two young protagonists as they flee the clutches of a tyrannical king, aided by an insolent mockingbird. As France’s first drawn animated feature in color, the film has won the admiration of generations of viewers, filmmakers, artists, and illustrators.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Snuggle in for a cozy French Storytime celebrating the end of summer, the arrival of autumn, and the excitement of back-to-school season! Designed for children ages 0–6 and their families, this warm and interactive experience welcomes children of all levels of French.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Give your child a taste of the L’Alliance New York difference! Our complimentary 45-minute trial classes offer children and teens the opportunity to discover our joyful, structured, and immersive approach to learning French. Designed for learners ages 7–18, these classes provide a fun introduction to our year-round Minimes, Cadet, and Junior programs. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet our teachers, experience our teaching approach firsthand, and find the class that’s right for your child before enrolling this fall.
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