American Corner

In February 2005, the U.S. Embassy in Algiers and the National Library of Algeria forged a partnership to open the first American Corner in North Africa.    Centrally located in the El Hamma district of Algiers, the American Corner offers the Algerian public a resource of information on the United States.  The American Corner has documentaries and films, books, and CD-ROMs on a wealth of topics.  Spanning American culture and history to politics, economics, and law, the American Corner’s collection includes hundreds of titles in English, French, and Arabic on these and other subjects.  A key component of its holdings is its large English language section that provides learning materials for students of all levels as well as teaching manuals and reference books for instructors.

Additionally, the American Corner serves as a gathering point for seminars, lectures, and activities.  The Public Affairs Section organizes a program of events during the academic year from September to June held in the National Library.  To view the current schedule, click here.

The Embassy is committed to expanding the American Corner Program and hopes to open new corners in Algerian cities in the coming years.

The American Corner is open to the general public during regular library hours.  For more information, visit the National Library of Algeria’s website.