Citizenship Preparation Class

Citizenship Preparation Class is an 11-week course for aspiring U.S. citizens, presented by the Boston Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Communication Education. The course helps participants prepare for the Naturalization interview by strengthening English skills and covering all 128 questions in the civics portion of the citizenship exam. Experienced, trained instructors lead the class, with individual tutoring available during each session to review the lesson material.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Registration is required. Register through the library’s event registration link.

Course length: 11 weeks

Instruction: The class includes English-language improvement, preparation for the Naturalization interview, and instruction on all 128 official civics questions. Individual tutoring is available at each class.

Eligibility: Participants must have applied for citizenship on or after October 20, 2025; have held a green card for four years and nine months, or two years and nine months if married to a U.S. citizen; and be able to speak some English.

Venue: Central Library in Copley Square, Mezzanine Conference Room 3

Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services can be requested through the department listed in the event’s contact information. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Class questions: Contact Barbara VanScoyoc at btvanscoyoc@gmail.com.

Library questions: Contact Literacy Services at literacyservices@bpl.org or 617-859-2446.