Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.

AGENCY TESTIMONY

English literacy and civic education programs at Queens Public Library

0:10:44

·

63 sec

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
Â
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected

      Scott McLeod highlights Queens Public Library's integrated English literacy and civic education classes, which cover various aspects of U.S. history, citizen rights, and the electoral process. The library also offers additional English language learning programs in partnership with other organizations.

      • The program has an annual enrollment of 280 students
      • In fiscal year 2023, nearly 59,000 attended English learner classes
      • The library partnered with the Mayor's Office on Immigrant Affairs to offer 'We Speak NYC' program, serving 868 students