The New York Library provides free services to immigrants: what you need to know
'04.10.2019'
Source: New york public library
The New York Public Library provides a number of free programs for immigrants to help them find their way in the city. This was reported on the site. Library.
“The New York Public Library welcomes people of different cultural backgrounds and respects the multicultural diversity that has developed in New York. Thanks to many programs and services, the library helps our newly arrived immigrants find their way in the city, ”the message says.
In particular, library branches offer free programs related to the development of life and business skills, as well as cultural and entertaining presentations through local partners, volunteers or contractors for people of all ages.
In addition, the library helps non-English-speaking immigrants understand and interact with the culture, government, and educational system of the United States through the resources and services offered. Among them:
- Free classes for people who want to learn and improve English: English for native speakers of other languages (ESOL).
- Free legal aid and financial advice for people interested in obtaining US citizenship through NYCitizenship, and free legal services for immigrants through fellows IJC Fellows.
"Collections World languages, available in each of our industry libraries, serve and reflect the needs of the local immigrant community, offer a variety of printed materials (books, magazines, newspapers), as well as media (CD, DVD) for all ages and online resources, ”says library site.
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It is noted that 8,5 million people live in New York. About 37% of this population, or more than three million, were born outside the United States.
“About 6 of the 10 New Yorkers are immigrants or children of immigrants. Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the three districts served by the New York Public Library, are home to one-third of the city’s immigrants, ”the site emphasizes.
A list of all resources available to immigrants can be found. here to register:.
Detailed information can be obtained by e-mail: [email protected].
