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NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE

Name: NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE
Start: 2024-11-27T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-27T23:59:59-08:00
Location: Los Angeles Central Library

Daytime Free Latino Heritage Month Lecture/Educational Workshop

Date: November 27, 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:: View Venue Website

Organizer

: Los Angeles Public Library

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