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The consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou suspended non-emergency services effective July 24, 2023. Until further notice, only cases meeting emergency appointment criteria continue.
American Spaces are open-access learning and gathering places around the world that promote interaction – both in-person and virtual – among local audiences and the United States. More than 600 American Spaces are located in universities, shopping malls, libraries and other public places, as well as on embassy compounds, in more than 140 countries.
In a welcoming American-themed environment, American Spaces deliver compelling programs and activities on a wide range of themes and topics — everything from free internet access to objective news publications to advanced technology to programs on freedom of cultural expression. For example, visitors may find
Educational advising for those who want to study in the U.S.
Workshops on a range of topics from career skills to English language learning
Classes and clubs introducing new technologies, 21st-century digital skills and academic resources
Films, discussions and lectures on entrepreneurship, leadership, current events, international affairs and much more
Visit one of the American Spaces below to learn more!
The American Center (library) is one of the U. S. Embassy’s American Spaces in Burkina Faso. It serves as a research, information, and engagement space to strengthen relationships with host country communities, showcase American culture and values, promote English language learning, encourage study in the United States, and privilege constructive dialogue among Burkinabe and between Americans and Burkinabe on priority issues of shared interest.
American Corners are spaces that provide access to recent and reliable information about the United States of America through books, the Internet, and local programs for the public. Established as a partnership between the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America and host institutions, American Corners serve as outposts of information, similar to public libraries where books, periodicals, and multimedia resources are available. American Corners are also spaces of discussion and engagement. Reading rooms and meeting facilities are available to accommodate programs and activities such as English clubs, book clubs, film shows, workshops, meetings, training, and exhibitions.
Information on the U.S. Embassy-Ouagadougou’s American Corner:
American Corner-Koudougou
Université Norbert Zongo, Koudougou
Director: Mr. Harouna Sawadogo
Tel. +226 25-44-10-48
Facebook account: @americancornerkoudougou
Email: americancornerkoudougou@gmail.com
Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; members and non members
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; members only
Library Services
Library membership
Book lending program
On-site study and research space
Free Internet access
Smart Board for courses, trainings, webinars
English Conversation Hour – weekly
Fridays reserved to adult professionals
Bibliographies
Webographies
Trainings
Demonstrations on Internet use and research techniques
Ask a librarian: Questions about the USA? Find your answers here
The Collection
More than 6,000 titles on a multitude of subjects— 60% French, 40% English
Literature | Human & Social Sciences | Economics, Finance | Business Management | Human Resources | Chemistry | Biochemistry | Physics Mathematics | Medicine | English Grammar | Phonetics Phonology | Linguistics
208 titles for university professors in American literature, culture, and civilization
44 periodicals
U.S. Department of State Electronic Journals are accessible in print or digital form
Fill in completely the application form you find there and submit.
Someone on the American Center staff will contact you with an appointment date and time to come to the U. S. Embassy to make your new card.
Come to the U. S. Embassy on the date and at the time indicated by library staff who contact you. Please bring along your national ID card or passport and also a PHOTOCOPY of this document.
If you are already a library member with an old and/or expired card, please bring that card with you to the appointment.
Periodicals
American Scholar
Amina
Atlantic, The
Diabetes Forecast
Discover
Economist, The
English Teaching Forum
Entrepreneur
Essence
Food & Wine Magazine
Frankie
Foreign Affairs
Governing
Harvard Business Review
Harper’s Bazar
High Five
In Style Magazine
Jeune Afrique
Kiplinger Magazine
KidYz Mag
Maximum PC
Money Magazine
National Geographic
Naturally Curious
Newsweek
New Yorker, The
Oprah Magazine, The
Parents Magazine
People Magazine
Ploughshares
Popular Mechanics
Popular science
Prevention
Rolling Stone
Scholastic Teacher Magazine
Scientific American
Selection
Sports Illustrated
Taste of Home
Travel + Leisure
Time
Vanity Fair
Week, The
Wired
Emergency Assistance
U.S. Citizens with Emergencies
Please call: (+226) 25-49-53-00
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (+226) 25-49-53-00
Outside of Burkina Faso: (301) 985-8742 or 011-226-25-49-53-00
