New York Public Library Offers Free English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages

English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 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 Outreach Services
     at (212) 340-0918 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

 

Dongan Hills Library
1617 Richmond Road (between Seaview & Liberty Aves.)
Staten Island, NY 10304
718.351.1444
Registration: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Tuesday, September 28 – End Thursday, December 14
(high intermediate)

 New Dorp Library                                                                     
309 New Dorp Lane (between Edison & Clawson Streets)
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.351.2977
Registration: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Wednesday, September 29 – End Monday, December 13
(beginner, low intermediate)

New Dorp Library
309 New Dorp Lane (between Edison & Clawson Streets)
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.351.2977
Registration: Saturday, September 25, 2010 begins promptly at 10:30 a.m.
Classes meet Saturdays from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Classes begin Saturday, October 2– End Saturday, December 18
Health literacy focused curriculum (intermediate)   

Port Richmond Library 
75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Ave.)
Staten Island, NY 10302
718.442.0158
Registration: Monday, September 20, 2010 begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Monday, September 27 – End Wednesday, December 8
(beginner, low intermediate)

 St. George Library Center
5 Central Ave. (near Borough Hall)
Staten Island, NY 10301
718.442.8560
Registration: Thursday, September 23, 2010 begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Thursday, September 30 – End Tuesday, December 16
(beginner, low intermediate)

Visit the Library's website for more information:

http://www.nypl.org/events/classes/esol/si-engrequired.

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