Free Reading/Literacy Classes* - Spring

Classes are for native and non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their reading. Lead teachers direct trained tutors to help students develop 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.

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
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 6:15 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15-9:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, January 10
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 3/27, 6:15 pm

Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston
Registration: Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9:15 pm
First Class: Thursday, January 12
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 4/10, 6:30 pm

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton St., Niles
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 6 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Thursday, 6-8:30 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 6 pm

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 6 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6-8:30 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 6 pm

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 6 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 6 pm

Daytime Classes

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:15 am -12:15 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 9:15 am

Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm
First Class: Thursday, January 12
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Thu., 3/29, 9:15 am

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 12:30 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 12:30-3:30 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 12:30 pm

Oakton Community College
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room B110, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 am-12 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 9:30 am

Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 12:30 pm
Class Meets: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30-3 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 12:30 pm

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St., Skokie
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm
First Class: Tuesday, January 10
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 3/27, 9:15 am

Saturday Classes

Lincolnwood Public Library
Pratt and Crawford, Lincolnwood
Registration: Saturday, January 7, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
First Class: Saturday, January 14
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat., 3/31, 9:30 am

Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton St., Niles
Registration: Saturday, January 7, 9:15 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9:15 am-12:15 pm
First Class: Saturday, January 14
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat., 3/31, 9:15 am

Oakton Community College
1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines
Registration: Saturday, January 7, 9 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
First Class: Saturday, January 14
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat., 3/31, 9 am

Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie
Registration: Saturday, January 7, 9 am
Class Meets: Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
First Class: Saturday, January 14
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Sat., 3/31, 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 ESL class.

Evening Classes

Glenbrook South High School (Reading)
4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview
Registration: Tuesday, January 10, 6:45 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:45-9:30 pm
First Class: Thursday, January 12
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 4/3, 6:45 pm

Maine East High School (Reading)
Dempster Street at Potter Road, Park Ridge
Registration: Tuesday, January 10, 6:45 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:45-9:30 pm
First Class: Thursday, January 12
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 4/3, 6:45 pm

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 6:30 pm
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 6:30 pm

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 6:30 pm
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, January 10
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 3/27, 6:30 pm



Daytime Classes

Oakton Community College (Reading)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Registration: Thursday, January 5, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
First Class: Tuesday, January 10
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Tue., 3/27, 9:30 am

Oakton Community College (Writing)
7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Room A211, Skokie
Registration: Wednesday, January 4, 9:30 am
Class Meets: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
First Class: Monday, January 9
Mid-Spring Registration for new students: Mon., 3/26, 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: Mondays/Wednesdays, 9:30 am-3 pm and 6:30-9 pm; Tuesdays, 9:30 am-12 pm and 6:30-9 pm; Fridays, 12:30-2:30 pm

Availability Dates: January 9-May 24, 2012

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