Two Librarians & A Microphone

As a community resource for all members of society, libraries play an integral part in building the thriving and diverse country we have now. To help new community members successfully become integrated into American society, LA Public has developed the New Americans Initiative. By stationing six centers across library branches in order to expand access to information, services, and resources among immigrant community members, library employees working in conjunction with community-based organizations, help guide individuals through citizenship, community integration, and legal service processes. By connecting them to the assistance they would ordinarily have difficulty obtaining, LA Public is helping the newest members of their community build a more secure future for themselves and their families.