All Library locations will be closing early at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 and remain closed Thursday, January 1, for New Year's.
This 8-week, pre-literate ESL course builds on English Basics 1. It continues to teach students foundational English skills such as phonological awareness, writing the English alphabet, and high frequency sentence frames. Students and volunteers must attend both Wednesday and Friday sessions.
- Week 1
- Session 1: Jan 14, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Jan 16, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 2
- Session 1: Jan 21, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Jan 23, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 3
- Session 1: Jan 28, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Jan 30, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 4
- Session 1: Feb 4, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Feb 6, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 5
- Session 1: Feb 11, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Feb 13, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 6
- Session 1: Feb 18, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Feb 20, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 7
- Session 1: Feb 25, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Feb 27, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Week 8
- Session 1: Mar 4, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Mar 6, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
If you need ADA accommodation to use Library services or attend Library events and programs, please notify us at least 3 business days in advance at 816.701.3409 or ADA@kclibrary.org. (TTY access available via 711 or 866.520.7309 for Spanish.)
The Kansas City Public Library could be videotaping and taking photos for possible inclusion in marketing and promotional communications.
English Basics 2
