English Language Programs

Our library is proud to offer many opportunities for adult emerging bilinguals who are interested in improving their English language skills. If you need more information on any of these programs, please direct your messages to Kavita Pandey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the library at 732-745-5108 x20. Haga clic aquí para español.


Virtual English Conversation Groups

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 12 through December 19, 2023, via Zoom.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, September 14 through December 21, 2023, via Zoom.
~ No session on November 23 (Thanksgiving Day).
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.

Please feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or requests for more information.


English Conversation Cafés

In person: Mondays, October 16 - December 4, 2023 at 6:30-8:00 p.m.,
      and Fridays, October 20 - December 8, 2023 (no session on November 24) at 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Register here / Regístrese aquí.
Virtual: Tuesdays, October 17 - December 5 (no session on November 21) at 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Register here for virtual only.

Are you interested in practicing English and meeting new people? Join one or more of our English Conversation Cafés! The Conversation Café is an informal conversation practice group for adult language learners with all levels of proficiency. Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group conversations with Conversation Facilitators discussing a variety of topics. Advance registration is required to get the Zoom link for the virtual Café; participants may register in person on the first day they attend an in-person Café. Download a calendar/flyer here listing all our cafés.

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.



The New Brunswick Free Public Library has again partnered with The Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County to offer in-person Citizenship Classes in 2023.

Citizenship Classes

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, October 5 - December 21 (excluding November 23), 2023.
(Planned 2024 dates are as follows: January 4 - March 21; April 4 - June 20; July 11 - September 26; October 3 - December 19.)

Do you need to improve your English and pass the Citizenship Test? Do you need help with your Naturalization Application? This free 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 x29 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.