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

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

No registration required.
Please call the library at 315-682-6400 for information.

Maxwell Memorial Library

Thursdays
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Encouraged
Call (315)672-3661

Northeast Community Center Library

Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM

To register contact Rajendra Sharma
Rajendra@refugeeandimmigrant.org
901-351-4530

White Branch Library

CURRENTLY PAUSED:

Free English classes through RISE:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

To register contact Rajendra Sharma
Rajendra@refugeeandimmigrant.org
901-351-4530

Books

Central Library

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.