Showing Off Our American Corner :)

An Exhibit of the American Corner Room

Hello! Today we will give you a quick tour of our corner in the Public Library of Ceadir Lunga. Come with us!

The American Corner at the Ceadir Lunga Public Library opened in October 2006. During this time, with the collaboration between the US Embassy in Moldova and the Public Library, our room was provided with bookcases, chairs, tables, computers with internet access, art supplies, printers, and a lot of other things!

When our American Corner opened in 2006 many important public officials and education experts showed up such as the US Ambassador to Moldova, Michael Kirby, the Mayor of Ceadir Lunga, English Language teachers from every school in the city, officials from the government and non-profit institutions, and many others. It was a very fun event.

Our American Corner in Ceadir Lunga boasts about 1550 books for children, teenagers, and adults. That is a lot of books for a small corner! These books showcase the American culture, with a focus on history, education, politics, and economics. We also have bestselling fantasy and fiction books from America.

In addition, the Corner provides access to a wealth of entertainment and information through the Internet, films, and educational CD Roms, DVD’s and audio cassettes.

We have an active group of young students, teachers, and professionals that frequently collaborate with us through clubs and projects!

For example, there are many in our community that come to our Corner to study English and attend our free English discussions. Younger children are also involved in our English Club and Film Club, where we watch films in English and followed by a discussion. As well, we also provide trainings and presentations relating to life skills (Public Speaking, Computer Skills, Blogging) that are important in our daily lives.

Some of the services we provide are:

-       Books and periodicals about American culture

-       English instruction materials

-       Collection of CDs, Films and audio cassettes

-       Internet access and computers

-       English Language Classes

-       Discussion Club, English Club, Film Club, Snap Circuits Club

-       And more!

Right now, there are only 4 American Corners in Moldova: Ungheni, Balti, Tiraspol, and Ceadir Lunga. Therefore, our Corner is unique and special!

We want to show you more of what we have to offer, and we hope that you will take an interest in American culture and books.

Скоро увидимся! Bye!