Skip to main content

Duke GANO ESL class

Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Venue: Main Library – Conference Room #3214, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join us for ESL classes offered in collaboration with Duke GANO students. GANO, which stands for Gente Aprendiendo Para Nuevas Oportunidades ("People Learning for New Opportunities"), is a student organization at Duke University that provides free personalized English instruction. These classes are open to all adults eager to improve their English language skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. Registration is required to participate in these weekly sessions. Únase a nuestras clases de ESL ofrecidas en colaboración con estudiantes de Duke GANO. GANO, que significa Gente Aprendiendo Para Nuevas Oportunidades, es una organización estudiantil de la Universidad de Duke que brinda instrucción personalizada de inglés. Estas clases son completamente gratis y están abiertas a todos los adultos interesados en mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés, en un ambiente de apoyo y acogedor. Es necesario registrarse para participar en estas sesiones semanales.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Family · Durham

Duke GANO ESL class

“Register early online and bring a notebook to jot down your weekly goals.”

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
durhamlibraryfreefamily friendlyregistration required

Duke GANO ESL class is a weekly program providing free, personalized English instruction for adults in partnership with Duke University students. The sessions offer a welcoming space for language learners of all levels to practice speaking, reading, and writing with dedicated tutors. These sessions are designed for adults, making it a perfect opportunity for parents looking to build their language skills. The classes are entirely free, but you must register in advance to secure your spot. The Main Library in downtown Durham offers free parking in the attached deck on weekends, and the facility is fully stroller-accessible with elevators leading directly to the third-floor conference room. This program is an excellent weekend choice because it allows you to invest in your personal growth while utilizing a premier local resource. Since the class takes place inside the library, one parent can attend the session while the other keeps the kids entertained with books and toys on the lower levels.

View on durham-library

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost for the Duke GANO English classes?
No, these weekly tutoring sessions are completely free, though you do need to register online before attending.
Where should I park at the Durham Main Library?
You can park for free in the library's dedicated parking deck on Saturdays, with easy elevator access to the third-floor meeting rooms.

Last updated

FREE

Next Saturday

Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Duke GANO ESL class runs Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. It repeats every saturday.

Getting There

Main Library – Conference Room #3214 is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

More events at Main Library – Conference Room #3214 →

What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

Family Guides

All guides →
Family

Wake County School Meal Benefits: What Expires and Who Eats Free

Last year's free and reduced-price meal benefits do not roll over — they expire on a date set by your child's WCPSS calendar, and traditional-calendar families have until October 6, 2026. A Raleigh mom walks through all eight expiration dates, how to apply at any point in the year, the CEP sibling gap that catches families with kids at two schools, and what meals actually cost.

6 min read

Family

Things to Do With Kids in Zebulon and Wendell, NC

A local mom's honest guide to the libraries, parks, petting farm and small-town festivals of Zebulon and Wendell in eastern Wake County — including the closures nobody tells you about.

12 min read