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The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is an English language literacy program for adults and their children (ages 3-10) offered at five public library systems in Rhode Island. The program offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation and computer instruction, as well as children's programming, student resource support and links to library resources and services. Classes are free. Call Larry Britt or Sherry Lehane at 455-8016 for more information.

2009-2010 Providence Schedule ~ September 2009-June 2010

Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street
Monday & Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Intermediate ESL
Friday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, ESL Distance Learning Lab

Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 315 Academy Avenue
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 12-2:30 pm, Beginner ESL

Rochambeau Branch Library, 708 Hope Street
Tuesday, 12-2:30 pm, Citizenship Preparation

Casey Family Services, 1268 Eddy Street
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am -12 pm, Intermediate ESL

Learner Web Project 2008

Children ages 3-10 welcome.
For general inquires, please call Amanda Duffy at (401) 455-8041.

Major funding for these programs is provided from Bank of America, Bristol COunty Savings Bank, Building #19 Foundation, the Juanita Sanchez Communityu Fund, the RI League of Women Voters, Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees of the McAdams Charitable Foundation, the RI Department of Education (RIDE), our Library Partners, and Walmart.