Conversation Circles
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A Conversation Circle is... a weekly gathering of adults who practice everyday conversational
English and get to know the public library! Meet once a week for 1–2 hours.
You need to speak some English to participate.
Why join?
• Talk to others using English words.
• Practice pronouncing English words and reducing your accent.
• Practice saying words used for job interviews, renting an apartment, using the phone.
• Practice how to say words you need with teachers, health workers and others.
• Learn about the library.
The library also offers English classes, tutors, and homework help.
Conversation Circles
Minneapolis Central Library
Room N-402
March 1-May 30
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4-6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1-3 p.m. (except March 31)
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
East Lake Library
Sundays, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 19 & May 26, 1:00 – 3 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Augsburg Park Library
Mondays, March 4–May 20, 6:15 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Sumner Library
Fridays, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 & May 31, 10:30 a.m. – noon p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Brooklyn Park Library
Saturdays, March 2–May 25, 10:15–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Hosmer Library
Saturdays, March 2–May 25, noon–2 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Minneapolis Central Library
Room N-402
Saturday, June 1, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 13, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 16, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 22, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 29, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 30, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31, 1–3 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Brooklyn Park Library
Saturdays, June 1–Aug. 24, 10:15–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Hosmer Library
Saturdays, June 1–Aug. 31, noon–2 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
East Lake Library
Sundays, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 & Aug. 25, 1:00 –3 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
Conversation Circles
Sumner Library
Friday, June 7, 10:30a.m.–noon
Friday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Friday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.
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