ESL/Family Literacy | en español

The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a first-step 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 Call Larry Britt or Sherry Lehane at 455-8016. Volunteer Opportunities

2007-2008 Providence Schedule ~ September 10 - May 23

Casey Family Services, 1268 Eddy Street
Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-12pm, Beginner

Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue
Wednesday, 4:30-7:30, Citizenship Preparation

Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 315 Academy Avenue
Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm, Intermediate

Olneyville Branch Library, 1 Olneyville Square
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Beginner & Intermediate

Rochambeau Branch Library, 708 Hope Street
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Beginner &
Thursday, 10am-12pm, Computer Class for ESL students

Smith Hill Branch Library, 31 Candace Street
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-12pm, NEW! Workplace Communications

South Providence Branch Library, 441 Prairie Avenue
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm, Beginner

Learner Web Project 2008

Major funding for these programs is provided from the RI Department of Education (RIDE), our Library Partners, the City of Pawtucket Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from US HUD, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and Federal LSTA funds through the RI Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS).