Free Reading/Literacy Classes* - Spring

Classes are for native and non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their reading, writing, and/or math skills.

• Students must be at least 16 years old and not currently enrolled in high school.
• Literacy students may not enroll in a Bridges class.
• Students may take one free reading class per term and one ESL class, if needed.
• Classes may be canceled at particular sites due to low enrollment.
• Students may enroll after the registration date, if space permits.

For more information call 847.635.1426.

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

FREE READING/LITERACY CLASSES

Evening Classes

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:45-9:15 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 3/22, 6:30 pm

Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 4/12, 6:30 pm

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton, Niles
Class Meets: Monday and Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Thu, 3/24, 6:30 pm

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 6:30 pm

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-9 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 6:30 pm

Daytime Classes

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-12 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 9:30 pm

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-3 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 12:30 pm

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-12 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 9:20 am

Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-3 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 12:30 pm

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton, Skokie
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 3/22, 9:30 am

Saturday Classes

Lincolnwood Public Library
Pratt and Crawford, Lincolnwood
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat, 3/26, 9:30 am

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton, Niles
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat, 3/26, 9:30 am

Oakton Community College
1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat, 3/26, 9:30 am

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat, 3/26, 9 am

Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing

About the Program

Classes are for adults whose native language is not English and who speak at an intermediate level of English. Classes focus on developing reading and writing skills necessary to pursue GED or college classes.

• ­Bridges students may not enroll in a Reading class.
• Students may take one Bridges and/or one ESL class.
• Classes may be canceled at particular sites due to low enrollment.
• Students may enroll after the registration date, if space permits.

Evening Classes

Glenbrook South High School (Reading)
4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 4/5, 7 pm

Maine East High School (Reading)
Dempster Street at Potter Road, Park Ridge
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 4/5, 7 pm

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-9 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Wed, 3/23, 6:30 pm

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 pm


Daytime Classes

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am-12 pm
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue, 3/22, 9:30 am

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am

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Computer Lab for ESL, Literacy, and GED Students

Open only to students enrolled in Oakton’s free ESL, Literacy, GED, and Bridges classes. Practice English or Math skills on the computer with the help of an instructor. Nine (9) seats available on a first come/first served basis.

Location: Oakton Community College, Room A210, Skokie Campus

Days and times: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 pm.; Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and
6:30-9:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Availability Dates: January 10-May 25, 2011

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