Programs

English At Large:

Beginning English Classes:

We are now offering beginner English classes! This free classroom program is for adult learners who speak little to no English. This curriculum-based program offers a full academic year of instruction; classes meet twice each week, teaching learners the basic, survival English needed in everyday life.

Registration is required through English At Large, registration cannot be completed through the Library. Contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email info@englishatlarge.org

Conversation Classes:

Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other adults who are learning English.

• All groups are free! There is no cost to attend our conversation groups.
• All adults who want to practice their English speaking skills are welcome at our groups.
• We recommend that you have an at least an intermediate English speaking level. If you can speak on the telephone without too much difficulty, your English speaking ability is likely at an intermediate level.
• Conversation groups are not English classes. Our trained volunteers focus mainly on listening and speaking, and less on reading and writing.

Topics usually covered in conversation groups include American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations (the bank, the post office, speaking with neighbors, etc.).

Our Fall conversation groups are beginning in September. Registration is required through English At Large. Registration cannot be completed through the Library but rather through this registration link . For more information, please contact English At Large to register: Call 781-395-2374 or email. For more information, visit: English At Large

Citizenship Classes:

Beginning Saturday September 7, 10 AM

In partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program, this class will meet for 10 consecutive weeks to help prepare students for all parts of the Citizenship test, including: the 100 civics questions about U.S. history and government, as well as the reading and writing parts of the exam. For those who need technical and legal help with completing the N-400 application, St. Mark Community Education Program partners with MIRA Coalition to provide these services for free. 

Enrollment Requirements: 

• Basic to Intermediate-level English
• Legal Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for at least 4 years and 9 months (or 2 years and 9 months if married to a U.S. citizen).
• Please register for the class, you must be registered to attend.
• If you have questions, please contact St. Mark Community Education Program at 617-288-8515 or mike@stmarksesol.org.

Accessibility Notice: To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the library at 978-929-6657 or email us at actadultservices@minlib.net. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

We strongly encourage all students attend at least 8 out of 10 classes.  Limited spots, advance registration is required. Enrollment is open from July 31st – August 31st. The first class is held on Saturday, September  7th and will run for 10 weeks. This is a free class, and your attendance is important in learning what is needed to pass the citizenship exam.