English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages in Staten Island

  • 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.

New Dorp Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
309 New Dorp Lane (between Edison & Clawson Streets)
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.351.2977
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)

Port Richmond Partially accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Call for details.
75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.)
Staten Island, NY 10302
718.442.0158
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)

St. George Library Center Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
5 Central Ave. (near Borough Hall)
Staten Island, NY 10301
718.442.8560
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)

Stapleton Branch 132 Canal Street (at Wright Street)
Staten Island, NY 10304
718.727.0427
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.
(high intermediate)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
2550 Victory Boulevard (past Willowbrook Rd.)
Staten Island, NY 10314
718.494.1642
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)