English Language Learner (ELL) | May - June 2026

All E.L.L. programs are reserved for Livingston residents only.

Casual Conversation

In Person

English Language Learners interested in practicing speaking, listening, and reading everyday English with a volunteer tutor one hour a week. Space is available for students and tutors. Please complete contact form at main patrons desk.

Basic Grammar Workshop

In Person | Tuesdays 11am - 12pm

English Language Learners with a proficient understanding of the English language who want to improve their writing and reading English skills.

Reading for Meaning

In Person | Tuesdays 1-2pm

English Language Learners with proficient reading skills will read short stories and discuss. Each week learners will work with a trained facilitator to explore different reading skills to enhance comprehension.

Level 1 Beginner Book Club

In Person | Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am

English Language Learners with proficient reading, writing, and speaking English skills who would like to develop a more nuanced understanding of written English in novel form.

Level 2 Advanced Book Club

Virtual | Wednesdays 7-8pm

English Language Learners with advanced reading, writing, and speaking English skills who would like to develop a more nuanced understanding of written English in novel form. Must be comfortable facilitating a Book Club meeting.

ELL Student Registration Form - Click Here

Volunteer Tutors Needed!

Tutors work with English Language Learners in a small group setting one hour a week

All sessions take place in the common areas at The Livingston Public Library
All learning materials are prepared in advance
The specific day and time of the session is arranged between the tutor and students.
Tutors do not need teaching experience, foreign language skills or Livingston residency

If interested please complete the contact information form below or ask a librarian at the main patrons desk for more information.

ELL Volunteer Facilitator Form - Click Here

E.L.L. Resources

World Language Collection

The Livingston Public Library’s World Language Collection is located to the right of the main entrance as you walk in the door. It is directly across from the public computer tables and the reference desk. The collection includes books and resources in Chinese, Indian languages, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

The ELL Shelf

Located alongside the World Language Collection, the ELL Shelf has a great selection of books and resources on educational topics such as ESL/TOEFL, American idioms, English grammar & vocabulary, immigration resources, and past editions of the Easy English News. The newspaper writes in clear, simple English, with vocabulary explained.

Language Learning Apps

Check out our Language-Learning Resources, all available right on your smart device (and free), courtesy of your Livingston Library card. Little learners can watch language-learning episodes of Muzzy & Little Pim in various languages on Kanopy Kids. Use Mango Languages to take full-length courses in over 70 languages, including English from your first language.