Hispanic Community

The SkokieNet Teen Volunteers visit the Cuban Booth at the 2008 Skokie Festival of Cultures.

The Village of Skokie will offer a monthly Immigrant Information Series focusing on issues that are important to immigrant residents. All workshops will be held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street from 7 to 8:30pm on the first Monday of each month from May 2008 to January 2009.

Looking for a Citizenship Class? For information about English and Citizenship classes call: 1-800-321-9511 8:30 am-4:30pm. Monday-Friday The Hotline is managed by the Adult Learning Resource Center 2626 S. Clearbrook, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 1-224-366-8500 HIAS Chicago offers volunteer-led day and evening citizenship classes available in convenient suburban locations. Northwest Suburban Office 1156 W. Shure Dr. Arlington Heights, IL (Wednesdays, 6:30 pm for 8 weeks) Niles District Office 5150 Golf Rd. Skokie, IL (Tuesdays, 6:30pm for 8 weeks) Ezra Multi-Service Center 909 W Wilson Chicago, IL (Wednesdays, 1:15 pm for 8 weeks)

Sunday, April 27 at 2:00pm ion the Petty Auditorium Skokie's own Tricia Sebastian, children's music entertainer and recording artist, will perform a bilingual concert for families with children who love to sing and dance. Along with many traditional and original songs, Tricia will feature Spanish and English songs from her bilingual children's album, Canta Conmigo.

(niños de 3 a 6 años) martes, 28 de febrero de 4:00 a 4:30pm Hora de cuentos para niños en edad preescolar. Vamos a compartir cuentos en ingles y español, rimas, canciones y juegos con dedos. Este programa divertido espera conseguir un aprecio de lenguas, libros, y lectura. No es necesario registrarse.

(ages 3 to 6) Tuesday, February 28 from 4:00 to 4:30pm in the Youth Services Program Room This lively storytime for preschoolers features a variety of English and Spanish stories, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, and other activities aimed at building a love of language, books, and reading. Registration is not required.

Oakton Community College offers free Learn to Read to Learn classes at its campus in Skokie and at several libraries in the area. Classes are offered several times a year. For more information or to register for a class call Oakton Community College at 847.635.1426.

Tutors are needed for these classes. You can volunteer as a tutor by calling the College at the number above or visiting their website Skokie Public Library has the following schedule for the ESL/Literacy Classes:

Tuesday 9:30-12:30
Thursday 9:30-12:30
Saturday 9:30-12:30