Learning English

Welcome to the Library!

We have many books and other materials to help you learn English. We also offer services for learning online, as well as events and programs at the library. All library services and events are free.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to help!

For Young Children

Borrow at the Library

Wonderbooks

Wonderbooks are printed books with an audio player attached inside the cover. Just press play to read along with the story! Learn more about Wonderbooks.

Bilingual Books

Online Storybooks

LOTE4Kids: Digital audio picture books in over 50 languages

LOTE4Kids Digital Audio Picturebooks

Read along as you listen to these digital picture books, available in over 65+ languages.

Kanopy Kids

Movies, TV Series, Storytimes & Readalong Storybooks

Storytimes at the Library

Story Time with Mr. Brian, part of a series

Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.

Saturday Stories!, part of a series

Storytime and activities, fun for the whole family! ¡Hora de cuentos y actividades, diversión para toda la familia! ADA Accommodation…

Storytime at Point Reyes Library, part of a series

Come for songs, games, and stories in Spanish and English at the Point Reyes Library on Mondays at 10:30am.

Preschool & Family Storytime, part of a series

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10am. Join us for stories, movement, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-5.

Storytime at Home Videos

For Older Children

Borrow at the Library

Wonderbooks

Wonderbooks are printed books with an audio player attached inside the cover. Just press play to read along with the story! Learn more about Wonderbooks.

ESL Books & Media

Online Language Learning

Mango Languages (ESL)

Learn English in your native language for free with the Mango language learning program. Available online or download the app.

Free Tutoring & Homework Help

Reading Buddies (Grade K-3)

The Reading Buddies program pairs volunteer tutors with students in grades K-3 to build literacy skills and develop a love of reading.

Reading Buddies Events

Homework Helpers (Grade 3-10)

Students in grades 3-10 can sign up to get extra help with homework and school assignments from local high school students.

Homework Helpers Events

Online Tutoring (All Ages)

HelpNow: Free online tutoring

HelpNow! Free Online Tutoring On Demand

Get live online homework help from an expert tutor. For students of all ages, available in several languages.

For Adults

Borrow at the Library

Online Language Learning

Mango Languages (ESL)

Learn English in your native language for free with the Mango language learning program. Available online or download the app.

Classes & Conversation Clubs

Free ESL Classes

Join these library ESL classes. All are welcome! Click on the events below for more details.

Conversation Clubs in English

Join us at the library to practice your English conversation skills together with tutors and other participants.

Upcoming Conversation Clubs

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