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American Corners are information resource centers that provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about the United States, and thus promote mutual understanding between the American and Kyrgyz people. American Corners is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy Bishkek and local institutions.
American Corners hold a variety of programs, including talking clubs, movie screenings, and workshops and master classes on topics like career development, leadership, and English language learning. U.S. Fulbright participants, alumni of U.S. government-funded programs, English Language Fellows, and Peace Corps Volunteers regularly implement programming at American Corners.
Currently there are 8 American Corners in the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Osh, Talas, Kant, Karakol, and Naryn. American Corners are open to every citizen who is interested in learning more about the USA.
The Bishkek AC has been operating at the Bayalinov Library since 2008. It serves as the ‘flagship’ corner for the U.S. Embassy, showcasing all the Public Diplomacy programs offered.
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Bayalinov Library for children and youth 242 Ogonbaev St., Bishkek 2nd floor, right sectionPhone:
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The Batken Info Resource Center, opened in 2003 at Batken State University, became an American Corner in 2020, hosting events with U.S. Embassy. After renovations in 2018-19, it reopened and was dedicated in 2023 by Ambassador Lesslie Viguerie.
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Batken State University 21 Zhusupov Street, Batken 2nd floor, left sectionPhone:
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In March 2003, the first American Corner, known as “America Ordosu,” opened at Jalal-Abad State University through collaboration between the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. Renovations were done in 2013, including the conference hall in 2016.
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Jalalabad State University 57 Lenin Str., Jalal-Abad 3rd floor, right sectionPhone:
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Chui Oblast Library hosts Kant American Corner since 2007,initially as a reading room.In 2012, it added a Language Library,and in 2018, a Maker Space. Kant AC is a vital public platform, demonstrating the AC program and other Public Diplomacy initiatives.
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Chui Oblast Library 5 Malikova Str., Kant 2nd floor, right sectionPhone:
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kantamericancorner15@gmail.com
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The US Embassy and Regional Library Consortium launched Osh AC on February 17, 2012 at Toktogul Satylganov Library. It serves young adults, hosting lectures, discussions, films, and cultural events, welcoming 250-300 visitors daily.
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Osh Oblast Library 271 Kurmanjan Datka Str., Osh 2nd floor, right sectionPhone:
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The Naryn AC, opened in 2012, is one of the most remote American Corners in Kyrgyz Republic. It serves over 2000 people annually, hosts 150+ programs, and plays a crucial role in empowering local youth with language and tech skills for employment.
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Naryn Oblast Library 33 Lenin Street, Naryn 1st floor, right sectionPhone:
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Established in 2004, the Talas American Corner, initially an Information Resource Center within the English Department of Talas State University, expanded in 2008 and added 100 square meters in 2012.
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Talas State University, Department of Humanities 192 Chyngyz Aitmatov Str, Talas 2nd floor, left sectionPhone:
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In Jan.2022, Karakol American Corner celebrated its 15-year anniversary at Issyk-Kul Regional Library. The Karakol AC underwent two renovations, with the latest in Sep. 2020, resulting in the creation of a Media Literacy Center.
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Issyk-Kul Oblast Library 35 Koenkozova Str., Karakol 1st floor, left sectionPhone:
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