New Americans Corners
Available across our neighborhood branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, New Americans Corners (NAC) are dedicated spaces offering materials and informational resources on citizenship, as well as other immigration-related services and English language learning opportunities at the Library.
Find your nearest NYPL location to visit a New Americans Corner, and read on to learn more about the free resources and services available in-person and online.
For Aspiring U.S. Citizens
- Study guides and flashcards for the Civics and English portions of the naturalization test
- Official materials from USCIS
- Books and videos on U.S. history and government
- Information on the naturalization process and your rights and responsibilities
- Practice tests and lessons via LearningExpress Library
- Study groups
- Learn more
For English Language Learners
- Bilingual materials and English-language books for all levels
- Online tools to build vocabulary, reading, and listening skills
- ESL classes and conversation groups at select branches
- Learn more
More Immigrant Services at the Library
- Immigrant Heritage Month (June)
- Upcoming: Library Open House Week (Sept 15–21)
- World Literature & Arts Festival (during NYC Immigrant Heritage Week in April)
- World Languages Collections
- Multilingual books, resources, and more for all ages
- Language learning conversations groups, databases, and more
- Pasculano Learning Center at SNFL
- Classes, workshops, and programs
- Learn more
This initiative is part of a city-wide partnership to promote citizenship for all New Yorkers, in conjunction with Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library, as well as support from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA).