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THURSDAY

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All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Central Library is open from 1-5 p.m. today. All community library locations are closed.

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To help English as a Second Language students and teachers, all Kitchener Public Library locations offer a wide selection of language learning materials.

Topics include vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, communication, grammar, idioms as well as TOEFL, IELTS and other English tests.

English conversation circles

Practice your English speaking skills and meet new people while we talk, listen, learn and laugh about life in Canada.

Find an English conversation circle at KPL

Conversation circles in the community (PDF)

Pronunciator
Pronunciator

Learn over 80 languages! Set up a free Pronunciator account to track your progress. 

Use inside or outside library

Pronunciator ProCitizen Canada
Pronunciator ProCitizen Canada

An interactive course to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test. You must have a Pronunciator account to take this course. 

Use inside or outside library

Road to IELTS
Road to IELTS

Prepare for the IELTS test with reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises.

Use inside or outside library

Find ESL materials

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Stories at my level

Beginner English

Intermediate English

Listening and Pronunciation

IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP Preparation

Grammar

Picture dictionaries

Workplace English

Resources for teaching ESL

Tour the library!

We welcome ESL teachers and tutors to bring their students for a library tour, or we can visit your ESL class.

For more information, or to book a tour, contact librarian Erica Dudszus.

Email: erica.dudszus@kpl.org

Phone: 519-743-0271 ex 216