MGPL supports diversity in our community with ESL and World Language resources.
Languages Collection
Learning English for the first time or new to the United States? Check out our Language Learning corner in the Nonfiction area for books, DVDs, audiobooks, and other helpful resources.
Want to read books in non-English languages? We have titles in Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. If you’re looking for materials in a language we do not provide, we can help locate them for you within our consortium.
Citizenship Resources
Taking the U.S. citizenship test? Our Language Learning corner in the Nonfiction area has helpful books, practice tests, and study guides. Other free online resources:
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant And Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
- Immi - Free and simple information for immigrants
- Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
- National Immigration Justice Center (NIJC)
- Immigration Advocates Network (IAN)
- Preparing for the Oath - online study guide for the civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test
- Civics Practice Test (YouTube video series)