Embassy of the United States

Resources

American Corners in Sri Lanka

• The American Corner Kandy
• The American Corner Oluvil

An American Corner is a cultural center focusing on United States society, culture and values. U.S Embassy, Colombo has established two American Corners in Sri Lanka and one in Maldives.

Two American Corners in Sri Lanka are housed at Kandy Public Library and South Eastern University, Oluvil. They provide a collection of books and other resources highlighting key aspects of life in the U.S. 

The American Corner Kandy

The American Corner was established at the D.S. Senanayake Public Library as a cultural and information office for the people of Kandy. This is the only American Corner in the Central Province of Sri Lanka functioning as a resource center to the general public and more specifically to youth.

The basic function of the American Corner is to provide access to current and reliable information about the U. S. via books, video and DVD collections, the Internet, and through events such as public readings, films, speaker programs, workshops, meetings, exhibits and digital video conference (DVC) programs.

Products & Services

• Books and multimedia collections
• Periodicals and newspapers
• U.S. Government materials
• CD-ROM Databases
• Internet access
• Cultural programs
• DVC programs
• Photocopy service
• Computer printouts

Events & Programs

• Orientation program on “Higher Education in the United States” by US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for graduates, undergraduates, O/L and A/L students
• Digital Video Conference programs with notable speakers from the U.S.A.
• Screening of films for children, youth and adults
• Training programs for youth
• Public Lectures
  
  Mohammed Imthiyas
  Coordinator
  American Corner
  D.S. Senanayke Public Library
  Kandy
  
  Tel / Fax: (081) 222-3716
  e-mail: ilyasmimthiyas@yahoo.com

The American Corner Oluvil

The American Corner was established at Oluvil to serve as a cultural and information center for the people of Ampara District. This is the only American Corner in the entire Eastern region of Sri Lanka functioning as a resource center to the general public and more specifically to youth.

The basic function of the American Corner is to provide access to current and reliable information about the U. S. via books, video and DVD collections, the Internet, and through events such as public readings, films, speaker programs, workshops, meetings, exhibits and digital video conference (DVC) programs.

Products & Services

• Books and multimedia collections
• Periodicals and newspapers
• U.S. Government materials
• CD-ROM Databases
• Internet access
• Cultural programs
• DVC programs
• Photocopy service
• Computer printouts

Events and Programs

• Orientation program on “Higher Education in the United States” by US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission for graduates, undergraduates, O/L and A/L students
• Learn English through Computer – DynEd English Language Software
• Regular screening of films
• Youth training program on “Motivation and Self Realization” with an NGO as the facilitator
• Public Lectures
  
  M. M. Rifaudeen
  Coordinator - American Corner
  South Eastern University
  Oluvil
  
  Tel / Fax: (067) 2255160
  e-mail: rifayiqa@seu.ac.lk