ESL and Citizenship Resources
March - April 2024
Regular Programs
Virtual Adult ESL Conversation
Tuesdays, March 5 & 12 & April 2, 9 & 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual Program
If you already know some English and want to improve your speaking and comprehension skills, please join librarian Elka Frankel for some practice sharing your thoughts and ideas about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Please note that this is not a class, rather it's meant to provide an opportunity to practice speaking English. 
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program. Please register at www.mcl.org.
ESL Conversation 
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Hickory Corner Branch
Improve your English-speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. The sessions are intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence). Please register. 
Learning English
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 & April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30,
5:00 - 8:15 pm
This is an entry-level ESL program taught by experienced staff member Victor Fernandez. New students are welcome any week & you can drop in after 5:00 pm, if needed. Registration is recommended in person or by phone at 609-448-1474.
Citizenship Exam Preparation
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 & April 3, 10, 17 & 24,
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 23, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Hightstown Branch
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required by phone at (609) 448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot. 
ESL Conversation Circle
Wednesdays, March 13 & April 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
This is a fun and non-judgmental conversation circle for anyone who wants to practice their English language skills. We will talk about our lives, our interests and anything else we feel like saying in this safe and relaxed group. No materials are required. Librarian Andrew Punk will facilitate this non-structured class. Advanced registration is appreciated.
Resources and Tips
Saint Anthony of Padua Classes
251 Franklin St., Hightstown, NJ 08520
ESL Beginners, GED and Social Studies
(Estudios Sociales) 
Mondays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm 
ESL Beginners, GED and Math & Science
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
ESL Level 2, GED and Math
Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00pm
ESL Level 1, 3 and 4
Fridays, 7:00 – 9:00pm
LiteracyNJ
 
High School Diploma Classes
Literacy NJ Mercer is offering free online GED (HSE) Classes from April - June 2024 for 18 years and older Mercer County residents. These free classes will be held online on Zoom — math on Wednesdays and Reading and Writing on Thursdays. Classes will run for two hours once a week and cover reading, writing, and math materials found on the GED exam.
 
Citizenship Classes
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ
Literacy NJ Mercer is offering free in person Citizenship classes starting Monday, April 1 – June 24, 2024. This twelve-week session will meet weekly and prepare students for the citizenship test and interview. These classes are free, and the only requirements are that students should have a Green Card and know basic English reading, writing, and speaking.
 
Here is a list of other ongoing classes:
English Classes
Mondays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lawrence Library, Lawrenceville, NJ
 
Beginning English Classes
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Hamilton Library, Hamilton, NJ
 
Beginning English Classes
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Twin Rivers Library, East Windsor, NJ
 
Intermediate English Classes
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
1 N Johnston Ave, Hamilton, NJ
 
Intermediate English Classes
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Hamilton Library, Hamilton, NJ.
 
ESL Writing in English
Thursdays, 2:30 pm
Hightstown Library Branch, East Windsor, NJ
 
Please call (609) 587-6027 or email mercer@LiteracyNJ.org for more information.
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Mercer County Library System
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648
609-882-9246

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