"The American public library empowered many immigrants to transform
their individual dreams
and potentialities into
American realities." Eric Frederick Goldman, "Century of the American dream," Saturday Review 3
(13 Dec. 1975):20-22
The
American Place is a free library service for immigrants and refugees. Our goal is to help
you adjust to life in
America
while preserving elements of your native culture. All our programs are
free and include practical advice for living in the U.S.; classes for
learning English; information on becoming a U.S. citizen; and instruction on
how to use the library to find information on jobs, health, housing,
education and other topics of interest.
Professional
development programs dedicated to improving understanding and
communication in an increasingly diverse community are also
provided.
