Citizenship & Immigration Resources
The Citizenship Collection contains materials for those thinking about or applying for citizenship. Find study materials for the Naturalization Test, important US documents, and official USCIS multilingual materials on immigration, green cards, and citizenship. Materials are available in 10+ languages. The collection is located on the second floor, between the World Languages Collection and the Adult Graphic Novel Collection.
- RHPL Citizenship Collection – Resources to help you navigate citizenship
- USCIS Citizenship Resource Center
- 10 Steps to Naturalization
- Naturalization Test and Study Resources
- Citizenship Multilingual Resources
- Apply for Citizenship Online
- N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Commonly Asked Questions
- Green Card Eligibility Categories
- How to Apply for a Green Card
- USCIS Resources for Educational Programs
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Free Library Programs
These programs are free with a RHPL library card. Find them on our Program Calendar.
English Matters
- ELL Conversation Group: Conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics. Joining a group will introduce you to new friends for a great time! Questions? Contact Mariano at [email protected] or 248-202-9352.
ELL Book Club
- Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first meeting. Contact [email protected] with questions.
- Everyday English in Conversation
- Voice of America
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ELL Classes and English Learning Resources
Free Classes
- Oakland
Literacy Council
- Free one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English language skills to adults.
- La Casa Amiga
- John Lutheran Church International Bible Study/ESL
- Rochester Community Schools Adult Education
College Classes
Teaching Resources
- Oakland Literacy Council: Become a Tutor
- EL/Civics Online
- EL/Civics Online is a unique professional development opportunity for ESL instructors and volunteers who wish to incorporate EL/Civics content into their adult ESL classrooms
- Center for Adult English Language Acquisition
Library Resources
- Oakland
Literacy Council