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The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, first-step family literacy program for adults and their children based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island. RIFLI offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation and computer instruction as well as children's programming, student resource support and links to library resources and services.
RIFLI 2009-10 Classes Underway in Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket and Providence. Click here for schedule.
You Tube video introduces ESL learners to the library.
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Names RIFLI to Top 15 List of Performers for FY08. Read more.
Thank you! Thank you! We are extremely appreciative of the following funders for supporting RIFLI which allows the participation of 235 adults and 25 children.
Bank of America
Bristol County Savings Bank
Building #19 Foundation
Cranston Public Library
East Providence Public Library
Friends of the Pawtucket Library
Juanita Sanchez Community Fund
League of Women Voters, Rhode Island
Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees of the McAdams Charitable Foundation
Pawtucket Public Library
Providence Public Library
RI Department of Education (RIDE)
Mr. Herman Rose
Walmart Foundation

