Adult Education aims to support the community in learning. Whether you are learning a new language, obtaining a GED, obtaining your citizenship, or learning a new skill, our commitment is to support your learning journey.
The programs listed below are only part of what we can do. If you want to learn something, the library is ready to find ways to better serve the needs of our community.
Dr. Nathaniel Ramos, Bilingual Community Education Coordinator
Contact : nramos@clpvd.org | 401-467-2619
Meet Our Team


Dr. Nathaniel Ramos Jr.
Dr. Nathaniel Ramos Jr is our Bilingual Community Education Coordinator. Nate supervises our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, our GED program, language learning programs, and other adult education programs at Community Libraries of Providence.
To learn more about our adult learning programs, contact Nate Ramos at: nramos@CLPVD.org
Bilingual Adult Education Programs:
- College Unbound at Olneyville Library
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- GED in Spanish
- Italian classes
- Spanish classes


Carolina Briones
Carolina Briones is our Latino Programs Manager. Carolina supports our adult education programming by creating programs that celebrate our Latina/o community.
Conducts educational and cultural programs and events for the Latino community, such as: Spanish reading club, computer classes, citizenship preparation, book fair, arts and crafts book fair, arts and crafts workshops, the Abuelitos Club, the annual Dia de los the annual Dia de los Niños celebration, the bilingual writing contest for children ages 8 to 12 years old, and the bilingual writing contest for children ages 8 to 12. Among other programs.
- Citizenship
- Computer Literacy
- Feria del Libro
- Spanish language workshops
- And so much more!


Zoila Bernal
Zoila Bernal, from Peru, loves serving the community through her work at the CLPVD, as the Spanish Language Outreach & Support Specialist she brought her passion and enthusiastic personality to promote Spanish language and bilingual library programs and services bringing people and families together for meaningful and enjoyable activities to improve the quality of life of the participants and their neighborhoods.
Zoila Bernal supports our Adult Education Programs and Latino Programs. Zoila helps us promote new and interesting programs, reach out to community members, and make sure every program is a welcoming and fun experience.