Virtual English Conversation Groups

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesdays, January 13 through May 12, 2026, via Zoom.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursdays, January 15 through May 14, 2026, via Zoom.
Register here / Regístrese aquí.

These conversation groups are for adult language learners (over age 18) who are able to speak some English. Each week the group will discuss a topic in English to help improve their conversational skills. Advance registration is required to get the Zoom link for these virtual programs. Download a flyer here.

These programs are supported by a grant from the Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health.

English Conversation Café

Will return in the Fall

Are you interested in practicing English and meeting new people? Join one or more of our English Conversation Cafés! This program is an informal conversation practice group for adult language learners who can hold a simple conversation in English. Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group conversations with Conversation Facilitators discussing a variety of topics. You must be over the age of 18 to participate. Registration is required.

The English Conversation Cafés are made possible through a partnership with The Conversation Tree: Community-Based Language Partnerships, a program created by Rutgers Graduate School of Education and The Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. Please feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

English for Beginners

Mondays and Wednesdays, from June 1, 2026 to July 22, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Register here

The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold an 8-week English for Beginners class. This program is for adult English-learners who know little to no English. This registration form is available in English and Spanish. If you have any questions please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Citizenship Classes

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Cycle 4: August 4 - September 22, 2026; Cycle 5: October 20 - December 8, 2026.
Register with John Tello of Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County at 732-777-1940.

Do you need to improve your English and pass the Citizenship Test? Do you need help with your Naturalization Application? This Citizenship class is available for beginner and intermediate English learners who are legal Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). During the class, you will work with certified teachers and dedicated tutors to improve your English. The teachers are Board Certified to represent you with your citizenship case.

To register, please call John Tello at 732-777-1940 (se habla Español). The class will take place in the library's community room or, on some dates, in the Henry Guest House next to the library. Feel free to call librarian Kavita Pandey at 732-745-5108 x2732 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with library-related questions.