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American Corner Zanzibar

A gateway to American culture, education, and information resources

About American Corner

American Corners are partnerships between U.S. Embassies and host institutions that provide information about the United States through book collections, films, speakers, and educational advising services.

American Corner Space

Our Mission

The American Corner Zanzibar serves as a dynamic information and program center that builds bridges between the United States and Zanzibar through cultural exchange, educational opportunities, and access to current and reliable information about the United States.

Resource Center

Access to books, magazines, and multimedia about the U.S.

EducationUSA

Guidance for students interested in studying in the U.S.

Cultural Programs

Events showcasing American culture and values

Partnership with U.S. Embassy

The American Corner Zanzibar is supported by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania. Through this partnership, we bring American expertise, culture, and educational opportunities to the people of Zanzibar.

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Our Services

Discover the range of services we offer to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Zanzibar.

Library Resources

Access our collection of books, magazines, and multimedia materials about the United States, its history, culture, and values.

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EducationUSA Advising

Get free guidance on U.S. higher education opportunities, application processes, and scholarship information.

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Cultural Programs

Participate in our diverse cultural programs including film screenings, speaker events, and holiday celebrations.

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Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events that promote cultural exchange and learning.

Independence Day Celebration
July 4
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

U.S. Independence Day Celebration

Join us for a celebration of American independence with music, food, and cultural presentations.

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Study in the U.S. Workshop
July 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Study in the U.S. Workshop

Learn about the application process for U.S. universities and scholarship opportunities.

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Film Screening
July 22
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

American Film Screening

Monthly film screening featuring an award-winning American movie with discussion to follow.

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Featured Resources

Explore our collection of American resources available at the Corner.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Literature Details
Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

Ta-Nehisi Coates

History Details
National Geographic

National Geographic

Various Issues

Magazine Details
The New York Times

The New York Times

Daily Newspaper

Newspaper Details

What People Say

Hear from our visitors about their experiences at American Corner Zanzibar.

Aisha Mohamed

Aisha Mohamed

University Student

"The EducationUSA advising at American Corner helped me secure a scholarship to study in the U.S. I'm now pursuing my dream degree at an American university!"

Jamal Hassan

Jamal Hassan

Teacher

"The resources at American Corner have been invaluable for my teaching. The books and materials help me bring American perspectives into my classroom."

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

U.S. Exchange Program Alumna

"Attending events at American Corner keeps me connected to American culture even after returning from my exchange program. The film screenings are my favorite!"

Visit Us

We welcome visitors to explore our resources and attend our events.

Contact Information

Location

Zanzibar Main Library
Maisara, Unguja
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Email

americancorner@zanzibarlibrary.org

Phone

+255 24 223 3445

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