Learn English at Your Library
Students Must Live in One of Our Participating Towns : Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Hillsdale, Lodi, Midland Park, Montvale, New Milford, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck, Westwood or Wyckoff.
Winter 2026 Class Schedule
(January - April)
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Beginner: In-Person Monday 5:30 PM
Intermediate: In-Person Monday 7:15 PM Advanced - Online Tuesday 9:00 AM Intermediate - Online Tuesday 11:00 AM Intermediate - Online Tuesday 7:00 PM |
Students and Teacher meet in our lively Conversation Class
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STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR CLASSES PRIOR TO ATTENDING
Email [email protected] or click here to sign up online
Email [email protected] or click here to sign up online
ESL Tutoring and Classes
ESL Classroom InstructionClasses are open to students of all levels and are held Mondays and Tuesdays. Students are welcome to join throughout the year. Except for the Monday night beginner classes, classes are online via zoom.
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Conversation GroupStudents are taught a group lesson and then divided up into small groups or pairs to practice conversing with others. Students of all levels are welcome and are able to benefit from this class.
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One on One TutoringLVPV matches each student with a trained tutor who meets the student's specific requirements and schedule. Tutoring takes place at any participating library or online for at least one hour/week or more depending on the tutor/student arrangement. In order to participate you must reside or work in one of the participating library communities.
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Additional Language Resources
Many libraries offer Mango, which provides on-line English lessons tailored for many native languages. Ask your library if this resource is available to you. Making learning a second language interactive and fun!
ENGLISH FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS
The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program offers a unique opportunity to U.S. citizens who are native speakers of specific languages. EHLS provides training in communication and career skills essential for working in the government. Upon graduation, EHLS participants seek work in federal agencies as part of their scholarship obligation. They are able to offer potential employers not only native-speaker proficiency in their language, but also confidence and ease with interacting in a government workplace. For more information go to: http://www.ehlsprogram.org/is-ehls-for-me/
The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program offers a unique opportunity to U.S. citizens who are native speakers of specific languages. EHLS provides training in communication and career skills essential for working in the government. Upon graduation, EHLS participants seek work in federal agencies as part of their scholarship obligation. They are able to offer potential employers not only native-speaker proficiency in their language, but also confidence and ease with interacting in a government workplace. For more information go to: http://www.ehlsprogram.org/is-ehls-for-me/
Community and Citizenship Resources
NEW JERSEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Are you eligible for New Jersey Assistance Programs? The Division of Housing and Community Resources has an excellent website, https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/ explaining New Jersey Assistance Programs and guiding users through eligibility and the screening process. Programs include Rental Assistance, Home Energy Assistance, Homelessness and Eviction Prevention, Weatherization Assistance, and the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
Citizenshipworks
https://www.citizenshipworks.org
Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps individuals apply for citizenship, step-by-step. Citizenshipworks tells users about any potential problems with their application and connects users to the expert help they need, either online or in person. It also tells the user what other documents are needed, and what to expect after applying.
IMMI
https://www.immi.org
Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Its online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are free to use. Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.
Catholic Charities
The Immigration Assistance Program of Catholic Charities provides low-cost and pro bono legal assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings, including assistance in matters involving immigration and citizenship and representation before the Immigration Court. Citizenship Program held last Friday of every month 9-10am. For more information, contact (973) 733-3516 or click, http://www.ccannj.com/refugee_immigration.php
Catholic Charities, Bishop Francis Center for Legal Immigration Services 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Are you eligible for New Jersey Assistance Programs? The Division of Housing and Community Resources has an excellent website, https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/ explaining New Jersey Assistance Programs and guiding users through eligibility and the screening process. Programs include Rental Assistance, Home Energy Assistance, Homelessness and Eviction Prevention, Weatherization Assistance, and the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
Citizenshipworks
https://www.citizenshipworks.org
Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps individuals apply for citizenship, step-by-step. Citizenshipworks tells users about any potential problems with their application and connects users to the expert help they need, either online or in person. It also tells the user what other documents are needed, and what to expect after applying.
IMMI
https://www.immi.org
Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Its online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are free to use. Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.
Catholic Charities
The Immigration Assistance Program of Catholic Charities provides low-cost and pro bono legal assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings, including assistance in matters involving immigration and citizenship and representation before the Immigration Court. Citizenship Program held last Friday of every month 9-10am. For more information, contact (973) 733-3516 or click, http://www.ccannj.com/refugee_immigration.php
Catholic Charities, Bishop Francis Center for Legal Immigration Services 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
ESL Students Share their Culture with
the Children's World Book Club
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ESL student, Ok Ju Kwon, explains the "Lunar New Year" at Westwood Library children's celebration.
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ESL student, Galina, shares Russian culture with Westwood Library children's program.
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