Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship interview and test? BPL offers a range of services, resources and programming for those preparing to become United States citizens.
Citizenship Classes and Prep Groups
To register for Citizenship classes at the library, email immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org. Classes meet three hours per week and are taught by experienced instructors. You can also join a drop-in weekly Citizenship Prep Group led by a volunteer Citizenship Exam Coach. View the Citizenship Prep Group Schedule and register on our online calendar here.
Join us to:
- Improve your English
- Prepare for the interview
- Review topics on the civics test
New Americans Corners
Every BPL branch offers a New Americans Corner, providing citizenship and immigration information, study materials and more.
Legal Services
- The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has multiple Legal Support Centers across the City that offers New Yorkers free, safe immigration legal help. Services provided are in your language. Your immigration status does not matter. Call NYC's Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365.
Learn more at https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/moia-immigration-legal-support-centers.page