French Institute is a private, nonprofit organization offering a wide range of programs in education and the arts that include French culture. It provides studies in arts and cultural programs that include film, literature and visual arts. The center provides various programs in performing arts, including music, theater and dance. Its language center provides a range of programs in French instruction through video, audio and printed materials to more than 6,000 students. The institute s library offers a variety of volumes, books for children and multimedia materials, and also provides computer stations, video monitors and a children s reading room. The institute additionally organizes various cultural events by French directors, authors and musicians. French Institute is located in New York City.