Free ESL and U.S. citizenship information at all library locations and select community centers.
In observance of the Christmas holiday, all library locations close at 1 PM Monday, December 23, and reopen Thursday, December 26.
Learn English
Online learning tools, ESL class listings, and ESL books and DVDs.
Citizenship and Immigration Resources
Online citizenship test prep tools, in-person class listings, books and DVDs.
Resources for Teachers
Library and adult literacy resources in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Visit a New Americans Corner Location
New Americans Corners can help New Americans in Nashville move along the path of citizenship. At these information booths, people can get free information about English language learning (ESL), immigration, naturalization, and citizenship. NPL and Parks also partner with local nonprofits to host English and citizenship skills classes.
New Americans Corner information booths are at all Nashville Public Library and select community centers:
About Pathway for New Americans
Pathway for New Americans is a partnership between US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the city of Nashville. It’s a community-wide approach to promoting citizenship education and awareness in Davidson County.
This project is supported and managed by Nashville Public Library, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement and Metro Parks Community Centers.
Adult Literacy
Nashville Public Library
615-880-2264
adultliteracy@nashville.gov