English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
OCPL offer a variety of resources to help adults learn English and improve reading, writing and speaking skills.
Conversation Groups
Conversation groups are offered at a few OCPL locations, for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills.
Central Library
Tuesdays
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Via Zoom
Join us to practice English in a fun and relaxed environment.
Contact reference@onlib.org
Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville
Tuesdays
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Please call the library at (315) 446-3578
Fayetteville Library
Fridays
10:30 AM
Join us to practice your English speaking, listening, and grammar. This is an in-person meeting.
Registration encouraged, but not necessary. For questions, please contact the library at 315-637-6374.
Manlius Library
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
No registration required.
Please call the library at 315-682-6400 for information.
Northeast Community Center Library
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
To register contact Rajendra Sharma
Rajendra@refugeeandimmigrant.org
901-351-4530
Soule Branch Library
Tuesdays
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Every Tuesday, from 12pm to 2pm, RISE provides free English language classes at Soule Branch Library to refugees and immigrants living in Syracuse and the surrounding areas.
Complete the application attached to the calendar event to get started.
White Branch Library
Free English classes through RISE:
Wednesdays
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
To register contact Rajendra Sharma
Rajendra@refugeeandimmigrant.org
901-351-4530
Books
Books and audio/visual materials that help adults learn English and improve reading, writing and speaking skills are available for use or loan at the Central Library. See the Additional Literacy Resources section of the OCPL site for more resources. Literacy staff are available to orient customers to the collection and provide suggestions of helpful materials. Literacy staff are also available by appointment.
ESOL Programs Available at These Libraries
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Central Library | View Location and Hours | Central Library on onlib.org |
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Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville | View Location and Hours | www.CLDandJ.org |
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Fayetteville Free Library | View Location and Hours | www.fflib.org |
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Manlius Library | View Location and Hours | www.manliuslibrary.org |
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Soule Branch Library | View Location and Hours | Soule Branch Library on onlib.org |
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Syracuse Northeast Community Center | View Location and Hours | Syracuse Northeast Community Center on onlib.org |
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White Branch Library | View Location and Hours | White Branch Library on onlib.org |