American corners worldwide foster ties between Americans and local people. American Corner Mostar is a partnership between the U.S.
Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina , the Public Library of HNŽ Canton and Gymnasium Mostar. It opened in 2010 in cooperation with the Public Affairs Office of the United States Embassy in Sarajevo as the ninth American Corner in BiH. A network of over 500 Corners in 167 countries is operating globally through the partnership between the U.S. Department of State and local host organizations. Its mi
ssion is to provide free access to current and reliable information about cultural, educational, economic and political life in the United States and to foster mutual understanding between BiH and the United States through information services and ongoing activities. In a modern-equipped and easily-accessible place the American Corner Mostar offers Internet access free of charge to its users , as well as the access to digital resources on mobile devices, such as e-readers, ipad-s, laptops and computers. American Corner Mostar provides a multi-functional programming platform for engaging a broad range of audiences through activities, such as;
- 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 workshops introducing new technologies, 21st century digital skills, and
academic resources,
-Films, discussions, and lectures on entrepreneurship, leadership, current events,
international affairs, etc.. American Corner Mostar contains a collection of books, as well as a multimedia collection of DVDs, and CDs, and the free access to E-library USA , an online library with free access to 30+ authoritative and up-to-date databases.