FREE READING CLASSES*
For American and intermediate ESL students who have difficulty with reading. Master teachers direct trained volunteers to provide tutoring assistance. Classes focus on developing reading skills to meet personal goals.

Three programs are offered
. Learn to Read to Learn
. Bridges to Academic Reading
. Bridges to Academic Writing

. Classes can be taken day or evening at one of several convenient locations
. Classes meet twice weekly for up to 3 hours over 11 weeks
. Courses are free to all students.

Counseling and Registration
Although best to join at the first session, students may start at any time if space is available; students are encouraged to discuss goals and needs with a counselor at registration. For more information, call 847-635-1427.

*Classes are funded by the Illinois Community College Board, the Office of the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library.

Learn to Read to Learn
Focused on developing reading skills for personal or employment needs.

EVENING CLASSES
Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Registration: Monday, September 11, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, 6:45-9 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:45-9:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 19

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton, Niles
Registration: Monday, September 11, 6:30-8:15 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Registration: Monday, September 11, 6:30-8:15 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18


DAYTIME CLASSES
Oakton Community College - At this site, two daytime sections offered to choose from.
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie

Registration: Monday, September 11, 9:20-11:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:20 am-noon
First Class: Monday, September 18

Registration: Monday, September 11, 12:30-2:30 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-3 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton, Skokie
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, 9:15-11:30 am
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 am-noon
First Class: Tuesday, September 19

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Registration: Monday, September 11, 9:15-11:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:15 am-noon
First Class: Monday, September 18

Niles Community Church
7401 Oakton St., Niles
Registration: Monday, September 11, 9:30-11:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-noon
First Class: Monday, September 11

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Registration: Monday, September 11, 12:15-2:45 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:15-3 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny, Northbrook
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, noon-2:15 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, noon-2:40 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 19


SATURDAY CLASSES
Golf Mill Shopping Center
Milwaukee Ave. and Golf Rd., Entrance 1 - J.C. Penney, 2nd floor
Registration: Saturday, September 9, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Meets: Saturday, 10:30 am-1 pm
First Class: Saturday, September 16

Lincolnwood Public Library
Pratt and Crawford, Lincolnwood
Registration: Saturday, September 9, 10 am-noon
Class Meets: Saturday, 10 am-12:45 pm
First Class: Saturday, September 16

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie
Registration: Saturday, September 9, 9-11:30 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-noon
First Class: Saturday, September 16

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton, Niles
Registration: Saturday, September 9, 9:30-11:30 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-noon
First Class: Saturday, September 16

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Bridges to Academic Reading and writing

About the Program
For adults whose native language is not English. The focus in on developing the reading and writing skills necessary to pursue college credit classes. Classes meet twice weekly for 2 1/2 hour sessions over 20 weeks. For more information, call 847-635-1427.

EVENING CLASSES
Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B122, Skokie
Registration: Monday, September 11, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

Glenbrook South High School (Reading)
4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
Registration: Tuesday, September 5, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 12

Maine East High School (Reading)
Dempster Street at Potter Road, Park Ridge
Registration: Thursday, September 7, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 12

Maine West High School (Reading)
1755 Wolf Road, Des Plaines (at Oakton Street)
Registration: Wednesday, September 6, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Monday, September 18

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Room B122
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, 7-9 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 19

DAYTIME CLASSES
Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B122, Skokie
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, 9:20-11:30 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:20 am-noon
First Class: Tuesday, September 19

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B122, Skokie
Registration: Monday, September 11, 9:20-11:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:20 am-noon
First Class: Monday, September 18

North Suburban YMCA (Reading)
2705 Techny, Northbrook
Registration: Tuesday, September 12, noon-2:15 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, noon-2:40 pm
First Class: Tuesday, September 19

SATURDAY CLASS
Center for Professional Development, Westfield, Old Orchard Mall (Reading)
34 Old Orchard Center, Suite E34, Skokie
Registration: Saturday, September 9, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Meets: Saturday, 10:30 am-1 pm
First Class: Saturday, September 16

VOLUNTEER TO BE A VITA LITERACY TUTOR
Help adults learn to speak English or to read. Learn about methods and materials especially suited for tutoring individuals who are new to the U.S. and those who are improving their reading skills.

SIGN UP FOR THREE SESSIONS
Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 Lincoln Ave., Skokie
Wednesday, September 6, 6:30-10 pm
Saturday, September 9, 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Saturday, September 30, 1:30-3:30 pm

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