​Are you interested in developing your English language skills? Here is some information about some Pittsburgh organizations that can provide access to learning or perfecting your English! The Carnegie Library services listed below can also provide access to learning many other languages online, too. 
LITERACY PITTSBURGH
CONTACT:             - Can take 61A/B/C/D or 71A/B/C/D from campus.
  • (412) 393-7600
  • Monday-Friday: 9AM -5PM
 
SERVICES:
  • All programs/services are free
  • Programs Offered:
    • English as a Second Language
      • Focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, workplace success, digital literacy, and day-to-day life.
      • Different levels from beginner to experienced.
      • Open enrollment (come as you want)
    • Career Transitions
      • Can meet one-on-one with transitions manager to help explore and identify the next appropriate steps.
    • Family Literacy
      • For both parents and children; includes adult literacy, early childhood education, parenting skills and intergenerational literacy activities.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY SERVICES
SERVICES:
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • It has a variety of audio and physical resources to enhance skills.
    • Also, may attend classes and conversation skills, as well as use online resources.
    • ‘Let’s Speak English’ Conversation Club and ‘Let’s Read English’ Book Club
  • Professional Documents
    • Offers help on writing or editing resumes or cover letters.
 
CONTACT:
  • 19 Locations with varying hours - https://www.carnegielibrary.org/
  • Allegheny
    • 1230 Federal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    • (412) 237-1890
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.
  • Beechview
    • 1910 Broadway Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216
    • (412) 563-2900
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday, Monday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Brookline
    • 708 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15226
    • (412) 561-1003
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday-Saturday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Downtown
    • 612 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    • (412) 281-7141
    • Monday-Thursday 8:30-6, Friday 8:30-5, Sat 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • East Liberty
    • 130 S Whitfield St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
    • (412) 363-8232
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Hazelwood
    • 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
    • (412) 421-2517
    • T-Th 10-8, Friday, Saturday, Monday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Hill District
    • 2177 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • (412) 281-3753
    • Monday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Lawrenceville   
    • 279 Fisk St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
    • (412) 682-3668
    • Monday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-5, Closed Sunday.
  • Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
    • 4724 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    • (412) 687-2440
    • Monday-Friday 9-5, Closed Saturday and Sunday.
  • Main (Oakland)
    • 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    • (412) 622-3114
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5.
  • South Side
    • 2205 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
    • (412) 431-0505
    • Monday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
  • Squirrel Hill
    • 5801 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    • (412) 422-9650
    • Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
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