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Published: September 9, 2008
Norman Public Library to host series of free Spanish classes
NORMAN — Spanish teacher Mel Messer will offer a series of free Spanish classes Tuesday evenings at Norman Public Library , 225 N Webster. The classes begin at 6:30 p.m. today through Oct. 7.

The language immersion classes are for everyone from beginning students who want to learn basic Spanish to advanced students who want to practice their reading, writing and speaking skills.

Norman's Spanish-speaking p...

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