Talk with library volunteers about current events, New York City, family life, holidays, and much more. For adults 16 years old or older. For the most current information, please call The New York Public Library's Office of Teaching & Learning, Literacy and Outreach at 212.340.0918 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Testing after registration. Space is limited. First come, first served. Adults only, 16 years old or older. Please do not bring children to registration.
328 East 67th Street [near First Ave.]
New York, NY 10065
212. 734.1717
This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.
Sign up over the phone or at the information desk.
Groups meet Saturdays, 11:00am -12:30 p.m.
February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24.
Mosholu Library
285 East 205th Street [near Perry Ave.]
Bronx, NY 10467
718. 882.8239
This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.
Registration and testing: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
(continuing/referral students at 6:00 p.m.)
Groups meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m.
January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13.
Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL)
188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)
New York, NY 10016
212.592.7000
Led by the Volunteers from NYPL, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate-level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English to improve their conversational skills.
Registration and testing: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
(continuing/referral students at 5:00).
Groups meet Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20.
Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue (between 50th & 51st Sts.)
New York, NY 10019-7019
212.586.5098
This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.
Registration and testing: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
(continuing/referral students at 6:00 p.m.)
Groups meet Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
January 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14.
Webster Library
1465 York Avenue [near 78th Street.]
New York, NY 10021
212. 288-5049
This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.
Registration and testing: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Groups meet Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
January 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10, 17.
For more information on any of these programs, contact:
Teaching & Learning, Literacy and Outreach
455 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212.340.0918
TTY: 212.576.0044
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Other English Language Programs
- The Literacy Assistance Center
ESOL, GED, Basic Education (BE), Basic Education in Native Language (BENL), and Job Training.
- Queens Library
718.480.4300
- Brooklyn Public Library
Adult Literacy Administrative Office: 718.832.3560
- The New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education: 718.622.3000
Can make referrals to regional offices for GED, ESOL, Literacy, and Job Training.
- Riverside Language Program
212.662.3200
Offers ESOL instruction and is associated with The New York Public Library's ESOL program.
- CUNY Adult Literacy
For general information, call 212.794.5302. Free ESOL, BE, and GED classes are offered at CUNY's 14 campuses mornings, evenings, and weekends. Registration is ongoing throughout the year.
