People who need to learn or improve their English for a successful life in the United States will be able to study at the San Juan Island Library. Class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6– 8 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 6. Registration is currently being accepted.

A Children’s Enrichment Program with literacy activities will run concurrently. English students are invited to bring their children over four years of age.

Katrien Danniau will teach the English class. She herself speaks English as a second language, and became a citizen of the United States about nine years ago. The Children’s Enrichment Program is offered in conjunction with the San Juan Island Family Resource Center, with activities to stimulate kids and homework help in the library setting.

Students who want to learn English may call or visit the library to sign up for more detailed information. Volunteers who want to help others learn English should contact Beth Helstien or email bhelstien@sjlib.org. In addition to its collections of books, audio books and DVDS to loan, the library also provides computers. The library web site provides 24/7 resources on consumer, financial and academic information, language learning, and test preparation. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Library cards are free to residents with proof of residency.