Citizenship Resources at the Chicago Public Library
Citizenship resources are available at all CPL locations. Ask a librarian for help finding what you need.
Citizenship Corners are CPL locations that work with community organizations to offer English as a Second Language classes, citizenship workshops and more. They also offer a wide selection of materials on immigration and U.S. citizenship.
- Albany Park
- Back of the Yards
- Bezazian
- Chinatown
- Little Village
- Lozano
- Northtown
- Sulzer Regional Library
- Uptown
- West Lawn
Helpful Websites
Office of New Americans
Works to improve services for Chicago’s immigrant communities
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Oversees legal immigration to the United States
- Citizenship eligibility and application
- Naturalization test study materials
- Recursos para la naturalización
WelcometoUSA.gov
Provides basic information on how to settle in the United States and how to become a citizen
CitizenshipWorks
Learn about eligibility for naturalization and citizenship. Get help preparing for the naturalization tests.
Illinois Legal Aid
Get help with immigration issues
