Want help practicing your English? The library offers English conversation groups at most of our 22 branches, with levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced.

Many branches also offer one-on-one practice sessions with a conversation partner (registration required). Some branches also offer conversation groups for other languages.

To find one, visit librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov and choose “Learning English” or “Languages Other than English” under “View Programs by Type.”

One-On-One-English

Burke Centre, Centreville Regional, Chantilly Regional, City of Fairfax Regional, George Mason Regional, Herndon Fortnightly, Oakton, Patrick Henry, Pohick Regional, Reston Regional, Thomas Jefferson, Tysons-Pimmit Regional

Visit the Library Calendar to see One-On-One-English dates and times.

Other Language Conversation Groups:

• French—Great Falls, Herndon Fortnightly, Kings Park, Martha Washington
• German—Centreville Regional, Patrick Henry
• Hindi—Kings Park
• Polish—Richard Byrd
• Spanish—Centreville Regional, Great Falls, Kings Park,  Reston Regional, Tysons-Pimmit Regional

Visit the Library Calendar to see Language Conversation Groups dates and times.

Bilingual Storytimes for Kids

• Hindi—Kings Park
• Korean—Chantilly Regional, Centreville Regional
• Spanish—City of Fairfax Regional, Tysons-Pimmit Regional 

Visit the Library Calendar to see Bilingual Storytimes for Kids dates and times.

Volunteer

If you’re interested in volunteering to lead or help with one of these groups, contact your local branch or search for current volunteer opportunities at research.fairfaxcounty.gov/volunteer. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Program availability is subject to change. For the latest offerings, please check the Library Calendar using the links listed above.