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NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE

Date
October 15, 2024
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
lapl.org/newamericans
Council District
City Council District 14
Event Series Dates
Ongoing

As the second-largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is home to immigrants from more than 140 countries. New Americans Initiative is working with our community partners to bring important immigration and citizenship information to you. Do you want to make an appointment or have questions? Call us and leave a message in English or Spanish at 213.228.7390. A library staff member will return your call within two days.

 

New Americans Centers are located at the following libraries: Central Library,
Echo Park Branch Library, Junipero Serra Branch Library, Pacoima Branch Library,
Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library, Wilmington Branch Library

Location

Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071 United States + Google Map
Phone:
213.202.5567
Website:
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Organizer

Los Angeles Public Library

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