Get help with literacy & immigrant services:
Learn English, improve your reading skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam with our mix of in-person and online resources available through the Library, including:
  • English as a second language classes and book discussions
  • Weekly conversation clubs
  • Citizenship preparation courses
  • A special collection of books, CDs and DVDs to help improve English skills
  • Online language-learning resources for Schaumburg Library cardholders like Mango

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Karla Alba at @email. You can also check out some of our favorite free sites for language learning.

Mango Languages

Try online English courses for native speakers of many different languages. 

Literacy & Citizenship Classes

Explore our classes for ESL students, prospective citizens and more.

English as a Second Language Classes

Intermediate Level Classes

Registration for the Fall 2026 Intermediate ESL classes is now closed. Registration will re-open for the Spring 2027 semester in December 2026.


Beginner Level Classes

Registration for Summer 2026 Beginner ESL classes is now closed. Registration will re-open for the Summer 2027 semester in May 2027.

View the More ESL Resources section below for other ESL courses in the community.

Read to Learn

Free 1-on-1 literacy tutoring for adult learners. Registration for Fall 2026 is now closed. Registration will re-open for the Spring 2027 semester in December 2026.

Conversation Clubs

We host free discussion groups for intermediate students who want to use and improve their English-speaking skills.

  • Mondays, 1-2 p.m. • Hoffman Estates Branch
    • Sept. 21 - Nov. 23 • No club on Nov. 30
  • Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Hanover Park Branch
    • Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 13 and 27, Nov. 10 and 24
  • Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Online on Zoom
    • Sept. 15 and 29, Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17
  • Fridays, 10 - 11:15 a.m. • Central Library
    • Sept. 11 - Nov. 20 • No club on Sept. 25 and Nov. 27

Family Conversation Club

This is a special Conversation Club for parents and their children.

  • Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17
    • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Central Library

Registration for in-person sessions is preferred, but not required. Registration for online sessions is required.

Learn more and register.

Online Tools for Learning English

Brainfuse HelpNow

Tutors are available 24/7 every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests. 

Go to Brainfuse HelpNow >

News For You

Easy-to-read news stories to help you learn to read, write, speak and understand English. New stories are posted each week along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle and more. Listen to each story in full or sentence by sentence. Type passcode 2AE4B3 in the box that says "Enter Your News For You Password."  

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Citizenship Classes

Prepare for the naturalization exam and interview with our free classes. Registration for Fall 2026 will open July 15. To pre-register, visit the D214 Citizenship website. Please select Schaumburg Library as the class location.

*Bring your Green Card to the first class*

Registration and Testing Day: Sep. 17 • 5:45 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays • 5:45 – 8:45 p.m. • Central Library - Adult Classroom
Free 12-week course • Sep. 17 – Dec. 14

For citizenship process information, civics reviews, or mock interviews, please email @email to book an appointment.

Other Study Resources:

ESL Book Club

Join other intermediate and advanced ESL students to read a book out loud while practicing your pronunciation and building your vocabulary. Books will be available the first day of book club.

During the Fall 2026 Season, we will be reading What Does It Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella. ESL Book Club meets every other Thursday, Sept. 10 - Dec. 3. This Fall season, you can choose between two sessions on the same day: 10 a.m. OR 1 p.m.

Learn more and register.

More ESL Resources

Contact these community organizations directly for more information about their English as a Second Language classes: