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Benjamin Franklin Library, United States Embassy library in Colonia Juárez, Mexico City, Mexico.

The Benjamin Franklin Library functions as the official information center of the United States Embassy, offering lending services, research assistance and conversation clubs.

Established in 1942 with an $80,000 grant from the American Library Association, the library started with 3,500 volumes primarily in English.

The library promotes international education through EducationUSA, providing guidance to Mexican students seeking academic opportunities in the United States.

Located at Liverpool 31, the facility provides access to traditional library resources, English language learning tools, movie screenings, and 3D printing services.

The collection expanded from 3,500 to 90,000 volumes by 1968, with the addition of Spanish language materials representing 25 percent of the holdings.

Location: Mexico City

GPS coordinates: 19.42760,-99.15780

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:16

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