English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages in The Bronx

  • Registration is drawn by lottery
  • English test for class placement after registration
  • Registration is in person at the branch where the class is held.
  • Please do not bring children to registration.
  • For the most current information available regarding these classes, please call The New York Public Library's Office of Community Outreach Services at (212) 340-0918 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Bronx Library Center Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
310 East Kingsbridge Road (at Briggs Avenue)
Bronx, NY 10458
718.579.4244
Registration: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Monday, April 14, 2008 – Classes end Monday, June 30, 2008
(beginner, low intermediate)

Hunt's Point Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
877 Southern Boulevard (at Tiffany Street)
Bronx, NY 10459
718.617.0338
Registration: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Monday, April 14, 2008 – Classes end Monday, June 30, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)

Kingsbridge Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
280 West 231st Street (at Corlear Avenue)
Bronx, NY 10463
718.548.5656
Registration: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Thursday, April 10, 2008 – Classes end Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)

Mott Haven Branch
321 East 140 Street (at Alexander Avenue)
Bronx, NY 10454
718.665.4878
Registration: Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Classes begin Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Classes end Saturday, June 28, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)

Parkchester Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
1985 Westchester Avenue (at Pugsley Avenue)
Bronx, NY 10462
718.829.7830
Registration: Monday, April 7, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Wednesday, April 9, 2008 – Classes end Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)

Van Nest Branch Partially accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Call for details.
2147 Barnes Avenue (near Pelham Parkway South)
Bronx, NY 10462
718.829.5864
Registration: Monday, April 7, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Wednesday, April 9, 2008 – Classes end Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)

Westchester Square Branch
2521 Glebe Avenue (near Tremont and Westchester Aves.)
Bronx, NY 10461
718.863.0436
Registration: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Monday, April 14, 2008 – Classes end Monday, June 30, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)