Educational Opportunities & Classes

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Teen reading

The Library holds classes and other educational opportunities for residents of all ages including Story Time, the Summer Reading Program and Mansfield Reads!. There are also programs specifically for families, children, teens and adults. All these programs are scheduled at the Library throughout the year.

For information upcoming classes and education opportunities at the Library, check the city calendar.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

ESL resources at Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield Public Library has books and CDs available for checkout designed to help you learn English as a second language.

Alternative ESL Class Locations:

Arlington Public Library Literacy House: 101 E. North St. , TX 76010 

Arlington Workforce Solutions: 140 West Mitchell St., Arlington, TX 76010

First United Methodist Church: 601 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Mansfield, TX 76063 

Forth Worth ISD: 1400 Circle Dr., Forth Worth, TX 76119

TCC Southeast Campus: 2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington, TX 70618


General Educational Development (GED) Resources

GED test preparation materials at Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield Public Library offers GED study guides (including DVDs and Spanish study guides) available for checkout.

GED hotline

Call the GED hotline at 1-800-626-9433. This is a national GED hotline that provides general information on the GED. They can also use your zip code to find the closest testing center to you.

Texas General Educational Development

Visit the Texas Education Agency’s GED website for general information, eligibility, a list of testing centers by city and more. This site is also where you can request copies of your results.

GED preparation

View a list of locations that offer GED instruction. Please call the specific location to learn more about the classes, fees and other details.

GED Test Locations

 Please call the specific location for dates, times, fees and other details.

Tarrant County College:  Northwest Campus or South Campus

Dallas Public Library: Erik Jonsson Central Library

Additional Online Resources at your Library

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CENTER (Learning Express)

Getting ready for your exams? Practice for the GED or HiSET test and prepare for it in the best way possible. Also take practice GED exams in Spanish. Features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and eBooks to help learners of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement; skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science; career certification and licensure exam prep; and college and grad school entrance prep and test prep. Do you need help studying for the GED? Try the practice test on the various subjects to make sure you are prepared. 

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PRONUNCIATOR

Pronunciator is a fun and easy way to learn any of 80 languages. Need to practice a new language or just learn the basics? Practice with Pronunciator to learn from introductory to advanced levels with flash cards, quizzes, and listening drills.  

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COLLEGE CENTER PLUS (Learning Express)

Find ways to prepare for college and the various entrance exams. If you need help in getting better test scores practice with these different graduate and entrance exams. Get the best knowledge and learn ways to succeed.

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