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Easy English Café
2026-09-17 18:00:00 2026-09-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago Easy English Café At this monthly program, non-native English speakers to practice reading and speaking together at the library. Join us for conversation, reading, games and activities in an informal, drop-in setting. Adults. Some knowledge of English is helpful, but all skill levels are welcome! Columbia Public Library - Conference Room B

Thursday, September 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Columbia Public Library

Conference Room B

At this monthly program, non-native English speakers to practice reading and speaking together at the library. Join us for conversation, reading, games and activities in an informal, drop-in setting. Adults. Some knowledge of English is helpful, but all skill levels are welcome!

At this monthly program, non-native English speakers to practice reading and speaking together at the library. Join us for conversation, reading, games and activities in an informal, drop-in setting. 

Adults. Some knowledge of English is helpful, but all skill levels are welcome! (See all upcoming sessions.)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

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