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December 7, 2004

Register Jan. 5 - 8 for Free Reading Classes

Intermediate ESL students who have trouble reading English are invited to enroll in free spring reading classes offered through Oakton Community College's Alliance for Lifelong Learning. Classes are funded by the Illinois Community College Board, the Office of the Secretary of State, and the Illinois State Library.

The purpose of these free classes is to develop reading and writing skills for personal or employment purposes. Students may discuss their individual goals and needs with a counselor during registration. Free reading classes start the week of Jan. 12, 2005, and meet at various times and locations throughout the district.

Registration for daytime classes will be held:

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005

Oakton Community College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
9:20 - 11:30 a.m. (morning session)
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (afternoon session)

Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines

9:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Golf Mill Shopping Center, Entrance 1, Golf Road at Milwaukee Ave., Niles
12 - 2:30 p.m.

Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook

12:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie
9:15 - 11:30 a.m.

North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
12 - 2:15 p.m.

Registration for evening classes will be held:

Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005
Oakton Community College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie
7 - 9 p.m.

Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
6:45 - 9 p.m.

Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

Registration for Saturday classes will be held:

Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005

Lincolnwood Public Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie
9 - 11:45 a.m.

Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Golf Mill Shopping Center, Entrance 1, Golf Road at Milwaukee Ave., Niles
10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/cont_ed or call 847-635-1426.



Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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