U.S. Embassy inaugurates seventh American Shelf at library in eastern Romania

U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated the seventh American Shelf at the Panait Istrati County Library in Braila, eastern Romania, during his first visit to the city. The book collection includes 136 titles offering access to reference books, classic and contemporary U.S. literature, English language teaching methodology and English language learning, as well as children’s books, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy to Bucharest. “The launch of this American Shelf strengthens the bonds between the American people and the people of Braila, and it starts an enduring partnership and relationship between the U.S. Embassy, the County Library and the people of Braila,” said the Ambassador at the inauguration ceremony. The American Shelves are a part of the U.S. Embassy’s outreach program throughout Romania. The other six American Shelves can be found in libraries in Botosani, Galati, Brasov, Sibiu, Drobeta Turnu-Severin, and Arad. Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com (Photo source: U.S. Embassy Bucharest on Facebook)