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Services for English Language Learners

Learn English at the Library

For more information and to register, email Nathan Thebarge at nthebarge@cooklib.org with your name, email address, and telephone number.

English Conversation Café

Practice speaking English in a relaxed group setting.

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English Language Learners’ Book Club

Read and discuss books with others while practicing English in conversation.

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Personalized English Practice Sessions

Practice speaking English with our ELL librarian in sessions designed to match your interests and goals. Appointments are available in person at Cook Park Library and Aspen Drive Library, and also virtually.

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Community ESL Classes at the Library

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

Free ESL classes are offered through Mundelein High School Adult Education program throughout Lake County, including Cook Park Library in Libertyville and Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.

  • Mondays & Wednesdays
    9:15 am-12:15 pm | Aspen Drive Library
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
    9:15 am-12:15 pm | Cook Park Library

Registration through Mundelein High School is required. For more information and to register, call 847-949-2200 x1399.

Se requiere inscripción a través de Mundelein High School. Para más información y registrarse, llame 847-949-2200 x1399.


Learn English on Your Own

Mango Languages

Learn English by listening and repeating phrases from real-life conversations. Features courses for speakers of over 20 languages, including Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Bengali.

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ELL Collection

A collection of materials designed for English language learners.

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