
American Center at the U. S. Embassy Freetown

American Center Freetown
Welcome to the American Center in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues and Thurs: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed: 09:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fri: Closed
The American Center is co-located at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown in Southridge Hill Station. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 1000 titles and 40 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours. The Modern American Center provides Internet access to visitors for research purposes.
“Accessing American Center Freetown”:
American Center Freetown membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Only card-carrying members can borrow books. However, all patrons are welcome to the American Center Freetown to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours and to bring a photo ID.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the center during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the American Center at the circulation desk or by email (pasfreetown@state.gov) or by telephone (232) (99) 105000 ext 5363/5360; (232) (99) 105 360
Emerging Voice Specialist / EducationUSA Adviser: Abass Kalokoh
Emerging Voices Coordinator: Lansana Fofana
Africell American Corner

Africell American Corner
Welcome to Africell American Corner in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: Closed – Open only by appointment
The Africell American Corner is located at Africell Customer Care Office, 25 Bathurst Street, and Central Business District of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 700 titles and 20 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours. The Africell American Corner provides Internet access to visitors for research purposes.
Accessibility to Africell American Corner:
Corner membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Only card-carrying members can borrow books. However, all patrons are welcome to the Africell American Corner to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Corner during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Africell American Corner at the circulation desk or by email (americancorner@africell.sl) or by telephone (+232) 77 928 652 or (+232) 77 928482
Africell American Corner Coordinator: Francis Kabia
Bo American Corner
Bo American Corner
Welcome to Bo American Corner in Bo, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: Closed – Open only by appointment
The Bo American Corner is located at 1 Hardup Lane, Bo City Library, back of the Bo Central Police Station. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 516 titles and 41 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours. The Bo American Corner provides Internet access to visitors for research purposes.
Accessibility to Bo American Corner:
Corner membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Only card-carrying members can borrow books. However, all patrons are welcome to the Bo American Corner to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Corner during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Bo American Corner at the circulation desk or by email (boamericancorner@yahoo.com/fodayokamara@gmail.com) or by telephone (+232) 78 096 926 or (+232) 79 775 836
Bo American Corner Coordinator: Foday O Kamara
Bo American Corner Assistant Coordinator: Abu Bakarr Kargbo
Kissy American Corner

Kissy American Corner
Welcome to Kissy American Corner in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri: 09:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat: 09:00 to 1 pm
The Kissy American Corner is located at the Sierra Leone Library Board Kissy Branch, Old Site, Low-Cost Housing, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 1,700 titles and 20 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours. The Kissy American Corner provides Internet access to visitors for research purposes.
Accessibility to Kissy American Corner:
Corner membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Books can only be consulted within the Corner. Patrons are welcome to the Kissy American Corner to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Corner during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Kissy American Corner at the circulation desk or by email (aminatabangura763@yahoo.com) or by telephone (+232) 77 988 426 or (+232) 78 894 844
Kissy American Corner Coordinator: Aminata Bangura
Kissy American Corner Assistant Coordinator: Hafsatu Smart
Fourah Bay College American Shelf
Fourah Bay College American Shelf
Welcome to Fourah Bay College American Shelf in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: Closed
The Fourah Bay College American Shelf is located at Fourah Bay College Academic Library, University of Sierra Leone. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 250 titles and 20 periodicals is available to the general student body during regular hours.
Accessibility to Fourah Bay College American Shelf:
Shelf membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Books are only consulted within the shelf. All students and faculty staff are welcome to the Fourah Bay College American Shelf to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Students and staff may come to the Shelf during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these students will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Fourah Bay College American Shelf at the circulation desk or by email (suzannettem@yahoo.com) or by telephone (+232) 76 953 600 or (+232) 76 221 845
Fourah Bay College American Shelf Coordinator: Miss Suzannette Mangay
Fourah Bay College American Shelf Coordinator: Alusine Kargbo
Kenema American Shelf
Kenema American Shelf
Welcome to Kenema American Shelf in Kenema, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: 09:00 am to 1 pm
The Kenema American Shelf is located at the Kenema City Library, Mission Road, Kenema, Sierra Leone. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 213 titles and 15 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours.
Accessibility to Kenema American Shelf:
Shelf membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Only card-carrying members can borrow books. However, all patrons are welcome to the Kenema American Shelf to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Shelf during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Kenema American Shelf at the circulation desk or by email (turaythomast@gmail.com) or by telephone (+232) 76 555 138 or (+232) 76 740 714
Kenema American Shelf Coordinator: Thomas Terena Turay
Kenema American Shelf Assistant Coordinator: Isattu B. Turay
Makeni Regional Library American Shelf
Makeni Regional Library American Shelf
Welcome to Makeni Regional Library American Shelf in Makeni, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: 09:00 to 1 pm
The Makeni Regional Library American Shelf is located at Azzolini Highway, Opposite Ernest Bai Koroma University, Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 200 titles and 15 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours.
Accessibility to Makeni Regional Library American Shelf:
Shelf membership is free to the public, inquire with the staff about how to become a member. Books are only consulted in the Shelf . Patrons are welcome to the Makeni Regional Library American Shelf to read or do research. First time and casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Shelf during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the Makeni Regional Library American Shelf at the circulation desk or by email (bomofornah@gmail.com) or by telephone (+232) 76 936 791 or (+232) 77 364 677
Makeni Regional Library American Shelf Coordinator: Samuel Bomo Fornah
Makeni Regional Library American Shelf Assistant Coordinator: Denis Kanu
University of Makeni American Shelf
University of Makeni American Shelf
Welcome to University of Makeni American Shelf in Makeni, Sierra Leone.
We open:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat: 09:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sun: Closed
The University of Makeni American Shelf is located at the Fatima Campus, University of Makeni, Northern Region. Members of the general public are invited to take advantage of our periodicals, books, computer center, and regularly-scheduled programming.
The core-collection consisting of 300 titles and 15 periodicals is available to the general public during regular hours. The University of Makeni American Shelf provides Internet access to students and university staff for research purposes.
Accessibility to University of Makeni American Shelf:
Shelf membership is free to students but the general public can also become members. Inquire with the staff about how to become a member if you are not a student or university staff. Books can only be consulted within the Shelf. Casual users are advised to come during the above mentioned business hours.
Reference Services:
Patrons may come to the Shelf during opening hours for reference purposes. Under the guidance of the staff, these patrons will be shown how to find answers to their questions.
Please address enquiries and questions to the University of Makeni American Shelf at the circulation desk or by email (massaquoileonardm@yahoo.com/paulkamara999@gmail.com) or by telephone (+232) 78 857 774 or (+232) 77 362 788
University of Makeni American Shelf Coordinator: Leonard Moinina Massaquoi
University of Makeni American Shelf Coordinator: Paul Kamara