ESL/Family Literacy | en español

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. Call Call Larry Britt or Sherry Lehane at 455-8016. Volunteer Opportunities

2008-2009 Providence Schedule ~ September 2008-June 2009

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

Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue
Wednesday, 5:30-7:30, Citizenship Preparation

Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 315 Academy Avenue
Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Intermediate
Thursday, 3-5pm, Book Discussion

Rochambeau Branch Library, 708 Hope Street
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-12pm, Intermediate

South Providence Branch Library, 441 Prairie Avenue
Monday, 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).