📚 LibrariesAmerican Center HCMC (U.S. Consulate)Ho Chi Minh City · Quận 1
💰 Free👶 3–17 yrs
Address:4 Lê Duẩn, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours:Mon–Fri: 9:00 – 17:00 · Sat: 9:00 – 12:00 · Sun: closed
About this placePublic English-language library run by the U.S. Consulate — native-level children's collection, regular storytime and youth workshops.
The American Center is one of the leading gathering spots for bilingual families in the South. All resources are free: 5,000+ English books (picture books, chapter books, comics, skills books), American magazines, prep materials for TOEFL Junior, SAT, AP.
Programmes for bilingual kids
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Monthly Storytime: American volunteers read to ages 3–8 (usually Saturdays).
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Maker Lab: English-medium STEM workshops for ages 8–15.
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Family Movie Night: original-language animations with subtitles.
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Public Speaking Club for older students.
Tips for parents
Register free via the website or at the desk. Bring a national ID/passport to enter the consulate building. Schedule is updated on the 'American Center HCMC' Facebook page.Highlights
✓Monthly English storytime led by American volunteers
✓5,000+ native-English children's titles
✓English-medium STEM Maker Lab for older kids
✓Completely free, quick online registration
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