This fall, the Library started partnerships with the City Colleges and UIC's Center for Literacy to offer GED and ESL (English as a Second Language/English Language Learning) classes at some libraries. Depending on the success of the classes this fall, we will continue these programs and grow them in the spring and following semesters. These classes are free and open to Illinois residents ages 18 and over. Students who are 16 and 17 can take city college classes if they show a high school separation form. Once you're registered for the City College classes, you're able to use any of the college's resources. These are pilot programs and partnerships, so please visit this post for updates about start dates and other details.
Archer Heights Library started ESL classes on Saturday, October 4th, and classes will continue until early December and start at 9:15am. Enrollment is closed for the fall, but please let the branch know if you're interested in spring classes. You may also email adultservices@chipublib.org.
Legler started ESL classes on October 25th with Malcolm X College. If you're interested in future classes, please let the branch know, or you may email adultservices@chipublib.org.
Back of the Yards is offering GED classes in Spanish this fall through UIC's Center for Literacy. Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-8pm beginning on September 22nd. Please contact the Center for Literacy if you want to enroll.
UIC's Center for Literacy also started adult literacy classes at Back of the Yards on Mondays from 4-6pm! Tutoring for children is available at the same time. Please find out more information here.
Little Village is hosting UIC's GED classes in Spanish. Classes started on September 22nd and will be held from 1-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact UIC's Center for Literacy if you want to enroll.
Be sure to check out the ESL classes and conversation groups offered by nonprofit organizations at other libraries. If you need some help studying for the GED, improving your reading or writing skills, or learning a language, then check out these online resources.
Information about future GED, ESL, and ABE (adult basic education; adult basic literacy like beginning reading and writing) will be posted here. Please contact adultservices@chipublib.org with any questions or if you need help finding a GED or ESL class or reading tutor.