English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages in Manhattan

  • 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.

125th Street Branch
224 East 125th Street (near Third Avenue)
New York, NY 10035
212.534.5050
Registration: Thursday, April 3, 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)

Chatham Square Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
33 East Broadway (near Catherine Street)
New York, NY 10002
212.964.6598
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)

Fort Washington Branch
535 West 179th Street (between St. Nicholas & Audubon Aves.)
New York, NY 10033
212.927.3533
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)

Hamilton Fish Park Branch Partially accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Call for details.
415 East Houston Street (near Avenue D)
New York, NY 10002
212.673.2290
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)

Harlem Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
9 West 124th Street
Manhattan, NY 10027
Tel. (212) 348-5620
Registration: Thursday, April 3, 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)
This is a technology assisted class

Inwood Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
4790 Broadway (near Dyckman Street)
New York, NY 10034
212.942.2445
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)

Muhlenberg Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
209 West 23rd Street (near Seventh Avenue)
New York, NY 10011
212.924.1585
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)

Riverside Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
127 Amsterdam Avenue (at W. 65th St.)
New York, NY 10023-6447
212.870.1810
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)

Washington Heights Branch
1000 St. Nicholas Avenue (at West 160th Street)
New York, NY 10032
212.923.6054
Registration: Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Classes begin Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Classes end Saturday, June 28, 2008.
(beginner, low intermediate)