Impact on Adult Learning
We provide free educational classes so people can gain skills necessary to succeed in today’s world.
Programs and Services for Adult Learning in 2018
Summary of Adult Learning Programs
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
- We offered English language learning and conversation classes for adults and families
- Nearly 4,500 Seattle residents attended more than 380 English language classes in 2018
Citizenship classes
- We offered classes to help people prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and civics test
- 920 total attendance at U.S. citizenship classes held in 2018
- 62 people from 23 countries became U.S. Citizens at a Naturalization Ceremony at the Central Library April 13
Adult education workshops
- We offered help with job readiness, GED preparation, life skills and more through one-to-one adult education tutoring.
- 4,014 adults attended adult education workshops in 2018
- 380+ classes offered through community partnerships
Other key 2018 initiatives
- Computer classes for Somali refugee women have continued at the NewHolly Branch
- We continue to offer a Fake News Survival class
- 4,478 patrons took 400 classes to learn new technology skills
- The Library and community partners published an alphabet board book in Somali
- More than 270 people got personalized learning plans from the popular Your Next Skill service