The French Circle (Le Cercle Français) will take place on Thursdays at 2 PM starting January 4 at the Rockland Public Library. Meeting weekly in the newly refurbished and beautiful Reading Room, The French Circle is a place for people to advance their French skills and encourage interaction among those interested in French language and culture. Time together will include speaking, listening, and maybe games, too. This will not be immersion or “only French”. People will be encouraged to ask questions, ask for help, or try to figure something out in French or in English. It is open to anyone, any age, any skill level. The group is facilitated /organized by Lisa Westkaemper.

Lisa Westkaemper took French in high school and college, but didn’t continue practicing her skills until starting to learn with an online (Zoom) teacher in July of 2022. She hopes others will join her on this journey of language learning and culture exploration.

For more information, please call 594-0310 or email refdesk@rocklandmaine.gov. The Rockland Library is located at 80 Union St.