Literacy and Language

Language Literacy and ELL Provided by the Library

The Library has informal language conversation groups and other resources to help you practice your language skills: 

English Conversation Group

• Location: Longmont Public Library Unquiet Study Area, upstairs 
• Date: Every Saturday 
• Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am 

Spanish-English Conversation Group

• Location: Longmont Public Library, Unquiet Study Area, upstairs 
• Date: Every Thursday 
• Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

American Sign Language (ASL) Conversation Group

• Location: Longmont Public Library, Unquiet Study Area, upstairs 
• Date: Second Tuesdays 
• Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Beginner English Practice

• Location: Longmont Public Library, Unquiet Study Area, upstairs 
• Date: Every Wednesday 
• Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

Books and Other Language Learning Resources in the Library

Search the library’s catalog for books and other resources about learning languages in the Library:

• English Language Learning Bags 

• Foreign language DVDs 

• Language learning CDs 

• Grammar books, language dictionaries, verb books, and workbooks 

• Children’s picture books 

Libby

The library has Language Literacy and ELL books you can access on the Libby app or website using your library card. 

• Visit the Libby website

Language Literacy and ELL Outside the Library

Here is a list of resources, conversation groups and classes outside of the Library for you to explore:

Longmont Senior Center

• Visit the Longmont Senior Services website
• Call the Senior Center at 303-651-8411 for information about their language conversation groups and bilingual Spanish and English programs. 

El Comité de Longmont

• El Comité de Longmont offers programs including ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, GED (General Education Development) classes, and Citizenship classes.
• Visit the El Comité website

Intercambio 

• Intercambio offers a series of ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. You can also learn vocabulary and civics information to help you pass the Citizenship exam. 
• Visit the Intercambio website

Front Range Community College 

• FRCC (Front Range Community College) offers several ESL courses. 
• Visit the Front Range Community College website

Boulder Family Literacy Program

• The Boulder Family Literacy Program provides Adult Education Programs and more for low-income families. 
• Visit the Boulder Family Literacy Program website

Boulder Public Library BoulderReads 

• The Boulder Public Library provides language literacy resources and ESL classes in their BoulderReads program. 
• Visit the BoulderReads website

Learn a language online with these resources.

The Library provides access to online language learning resources with your Library card:

Mango Languages

Mango offers personalized courses for over 70 Languages, including Endangered and Indigenous Languages and ASL. Included with the service is Little Pim, a language learning program for children.

Mango can be accessed both on a browser and on Mobile devices. To get started, click here.

1. Create a profile. Note: You have the option to access Mango Languages as a guest, but your progress will not be tracked. Signing in as a guest will have you input your library card number and pin for every session.
2. Select your language course. Choose from over 70 world languages, including English.
3. Download the app! Go to your app store and search for Mango Languages.

Mango Tutorials:

English tutorial

Spanish tutorial

Pronunciator

Pronunciator will no longer be available after December 31, 2025. We will provide updates and access to the new service on this page.

Pronunciator is a language learning website that you can access using your Library card.

• Pronunciator includes lessons and audio lessons

• Toddlers and up can use Pronunciator
• Visit the Pronunciator’s online Help Center for any questions before starting.

Click the links below to access Pronunciator:

• Pronunciator for English-language Speakers
• Pronunciator para hablantes de español

Find resources on Adult Basic Education (ABE), career-prep, and test-prep.

Adult Literacy and Careers Provided by the Library

Learning Express Online Test Prep

• • Learning Express is an online service that you can access for free with your library card. Practice exams, test preparation, and career information are available.
  • Visit the Learning Express website

Tutor.com from The Princeton Review

Tutor.com Adult Learning & Career Center offers test preparation, practice tests, and tutors in English and Spanish.

• • Tutors are available 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. No appointment necessary.
  • Resources are available in English and Spanish. Live Spanish-speaking tutors are available for some subjects.
  • A Library card is required to login to this service. Set up a free account with Tutor.com in order to access all services.
  • Visit Tutor.com from INSIDE the Library.
  • Visit Tutor.com from OUTSIDE the Library. NOTE: You still need to have your library card number.

Libby

• The library has Adult Literacy books published by Gemma Open Door available on the Libby app or website. 
• View available titles on Libby

Adult Literacy and Careers Outside the Library 

Boulder Family Literacy Program

• The Boulder Family Literacy Program provides Adult Education Programs and more for low-income families.
• Visit the Boulder Family Literacy Program website

Boulder Public Library BoulderReads

• The Boulder Public Library provides one-on-one tutoring in their BoulderReads program. 
• Visit the BoulderReads website

Improve various skills in technology and on computers.

Digital Literacy Provided by the Library

Niche Academy

• The Library’s database on technology and resources, including short how-to videos explaining how to use popular Library services.
• Access Niche Academy

Books and Other Resources About Digital Literacy in the Library 

• Search the library’s catalog for books and other resources about technology and computers.

Libby

• The library has books about technology and computers you can access on the Libby app or website using your library card. 
• Visit the Libby website

Digital Literacy Outside the Library

Senior Center Tech Connect (SCTC)

• The Longmont Senior Center’s SCTC program helps seniors learn about and navigate technology. 
• Call the SCTC at 303-834-7703 for information about their tech programs. 
• Visit the Senior Center Tech Connect website

Boulder Family Literacy Program

• The Boulder Family Literacy Program provides Adult Education Programs and more for low-income families. 
• Visit the Boulder Family Literacy Program website

Learn how to become a U.S. Citizen. Practice questions on the Citizenship exam.

Citizenship Provided by the Library

ProCitizen Online Test Prep from Pronunciator

• Pronunciator is an online language learning service that you can access for free with your Library card. They provide Citizenship prep courses to help those who are trying to become U.S. Citizens. 
• Click the links below to access Pronunciator: 
• Pronunciator for English-language Speakers 

• Pronunciator para hablantes de español

Learning Express Online Test Prep

• Learning Express is an online service that you can access for free with your Library card. Practice tests for the U.S. Citizenship test are available. 
• Visit the Learning Express website

Tutor.com from The Princeton Review 

• Tutor.com Adult Learning & Career Center offers test preparation, practice tests, and tutors in English and Spanish. U.S. Citizenship Test help is available. 
• Tutors are available 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. No appointment necessary. 

• Resources are available in English and Spanish. Live Spanish-speaking tutors are available for some subjects. 

• A Library card is required to login to this service. Set up a free account with Tutor.com in order to access all services. 
• Visit Tutor.com from INSIDE the Library. 
• Visit Tutor.com from OUTSIDE the Library. NOTE: You still need to have your library card number.

Books and Other Resources About Citizenship in the Library

• Search the library’s catalog for books and other physical resources about becoming a U.S. Citizen.

Libby

• The library has books about Citizenship you can access on the Libby app or website using your library card. 
• Visit the Libby website

Citizenship Outside the Library

Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 

Learn about becoming a U.S. Citizen from the Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: 

• Visit the Citizenship Resource Center

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition 

• Know your constitutional rights as an immigrant in the United States and more. 
• Visit the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition website

El Comité de Longmont 

• El Comité de Longmont offers programs including ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, GED (General Education Development) classes, and Citizenship classes. 
• Visit the El Comité website

Intercambio 

• Intercambio offers a series of ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. You can also learn vocabulary and civics information to help you pass the Citizenship exam. 
• Visit the Intercambio website

Boulder Public Library BoulderReads 

• The Boulder Public Library provides Citizenship classes in their BoulderReads program. 
• Visit the BoulderReads website

Practice High School Equivalency tests, like the GED (General Education Development) and HiSET (High School Equivalency Test).

HSE Provided by the Library

Learning Express Online Test Prep 

• Learning Express is an online service that you can access for free with your library card. Practice exams, test preparation, and career information are available. 
• Visit the Learning Express website

Tutor.com from The Princeton Review 

Tutor.com Adult Learning & Career Center offers test preparation, practice tests, and tutors in English and Spanish. 

• Tutors are available 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. No appointment necessary. 

• Resources are available in English and Spanish. Live Spanish-speaking tutors are available for some subjects. 

• A Library card is required to login to this service. Set up a free account with Tutor.com in order to access all services. 
• Visit Tutor.com from INSIDE the Library. 
• Visit Tutor.com from OUTSIDE the Library. NOTE: You still need to have your library card number. 

Books and Other Resources About High-School Equivalency in the Library 

• Search the library’s catalog for books and other physical resources about passing HSE and GED tests. 

Libby 

• The library has books about High-School Equivalency you can access on the Libby app or website using your library card. 
• Visit the Libby website

HSE Outside the Library 

El Comité de Longmont

• El Comité de Longmont offers programs including ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, GED (General Education Development) classes, and Citizenship classes. 
• Visit the El Comité website

Open Door 

• Open Door provides English Second Language/High School Equivalency Classes in Longmont. 
• Visit the Open Door Website

Boulder Family Literacy Program 

• The Boulder Family Literacy Program provides Adult Education Programs and more for low-income families. 
• Visit the Boulder Family Literacy Program website

Boulder Public Library BoulderReads 

• The Boulder Public Library provides HSE classes in their BoulderReads program. 
• Visit the BoulderReads website

Workforce Boulder County Learning Lab Program 

• Workforce Boulder County has a Learning Lab Program to assist participants in getting their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). 
• Visit the Learning Lab Program website