The Novi Public Library offers the following materials in our Adult ESL/ELL collection:

  • Picture dictionaries
  • Idiom and Slang Definitions
  • Student/Teacher workbooks
  • Accent Reduction Materials
  • Easy Reader Books (Simplified English Novels)
  • Easy English Newspapers (Now downstairs in the Newspaper Room)

For more information about our ESL/ELL Resources please click here.

ELL Citizenship

Programs

Currently the Novi Public Library offers 3 different ESL/ELL Programs:

An Evening of English 
Select Mondays at 6:30pm 
East Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels.. No childcare provided. Ages 18+ Registration Required. Click here to go to our events calendar to register or call 248-349-0720.
 
English Language Lessons
Fall Session & Spring Session
Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced
Board Room
2 eight-week sessions 1 session for Beginners and 1 session for High Intermediate/Advanced. We will have conversation time for listening, speaking, and writing. The final class will conclude with a party type group activity. Ages 18+ Registration Required. Register for the Beginner OR Intermediate/Advanced class. Click here to go to our events calendar to register or call 248-349-0720.

ESL Book Club
Fall Session & Spring Session
Fridays
Board Room
Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Books are provided and must be picked up the 1st week of class. $7 book fee. Ages 18+ Registration Required. Register for the Monday OR Wednesday class. Click here to go to our events calendar to register or call 248-349-0720.

 

Spring English Language Learning
Watch on YouTube
Vocabulary, read aloud and practice questions about spring for English Language Learners.

Internet Safety English Language Learning
Watch on YouTube
Vocabulary, read aloud and practice questions about internet safety for English Language Learners.

English Conversation Group: COVID-19
Watch on YouTube
Vocabulary, read aloud and practice questions about the Coronavirus for English Language Learners.

English Conversation Group: Banking
Watch on YouTube
Vocabulary, read aloud and practice questions about banking for English Language Learners.

Citizenship

The Novi Public Library has recently added a Citizenship Collection, adjacent to the ESL/ELL section on the 2nd floor. This collection contains Citizenship Test Books, a Guide to Immigration from USCIS (United States Customs and Immigration Services), along with guides by NOLO about Green Cards, Visas and more.

For more information about our Citizenship Collection click here.