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
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join our structured English language learner's class to develop your reading, writing, and speaking skills. Instruction provided by OCM BOCES; no registration required. 
Please call the library at 315-682-6400 or email Lauren at lmartin@manliuslibrary.org for more 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

Salina Free Library

Adult English Language Conversation Group
Thursdays
10:30 AM
Join LiteracyCNY at Salina Free Library to practice your English speaking skills in a safe, welcoming environment. Have fun and make friends along the way!
Complete the application to get started.

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

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.