{"id":406,"date":"2019-06-18T22:46:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T22:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.douglascountylibraries.org\/press\/?p=406"},"modified":"2021-02-05T20:08:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T20:08:58","slug":"26-new-u-s-citizens-sworn-naturalization-ceremony-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/26-new-u-s-citizens-sworn-naturalization-ceremony-library\/","title":{"rendered":"26 New U.S. Citizens Sworn in During Naturalization Ceremony at Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For immediate release: June 18, 2019<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Douglas County Libraries (DCL) was pleased to host the naturalization ceremony for 26 new citizens, from 17 different countries, at its Parker location on Saturday, June 15. The new citizens, including one current DCL employee, took the Oath of Allegiance in the library\u2019s event hall in front of their families, friends and library patrons, who also enjoyed a reception of light hors d\u2019oeuvres and refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>DCL Adult Literacy Specialist Tiffany Curtin worked with USCIS to facilitate the ceremony. \u201cI have had the pleasure of seeing firsthand how new Americans enrich our lives,\u201d said Curtin. \u201cAt the library, we see new Americans gain the language skills to become volunteers, gain employment, pursue professional goals, earn promotions, enter higher education, support their children in school, and transform their lives. DCL is honored to host these ceremonies and welcome our community to join the celebration,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Following a performance by High Spirit Harmonies a cappella group, Chaparral High School student Ryan McPherson opened the ceremony by singing \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner.\u201d The entire room also joined in the singing of the national anthem.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin and DCL Information Technology Director Jeff Konishi each spoke to the room of new citizens and their guests, and an adult literacy volunteer shared her immigration story as a naturalized citizen. Mi Familia Vota was also present to help with new voter registration, and Daughters of the American Revolution representatives spoke and presented the new citizens with the United States Flag Code.<\/p>\n<p>DCL offers one-on-one tutoring in English as a second language; citizenship preparation classes to help with citizenship application and interviews, with representatives from USCIS available to answer questions; English-language conversation practice groups; and basic adult education classes for aspiring citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about DCL\u2019s Adult Education and Test Prep programs and services at <a href=\"https:\/\/dcl.org\/adult-education\/\">DCL.org\/adult-education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-5129 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ color: #ffffff }#jtg-5129 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-5129 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-5129 .modula-item .figc {color:#000000;}#jtg-5129 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-5129 { width:100%;}#jtg-5129 .modula-items{height:400px;}@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {#jtg-5129 .modula-items{height:400px;}}@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {#jtg-5129 .modula-items{height:400px;}}#jtg-5129 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-5129 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;}#jtg-5129.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-5129.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-5129.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-5129.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } @media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-5129 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title {  font-size: 12px; }#jtg-5129 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;font-size:14px; }}<\/style>\n<!-- Gallery Container -->\r\n<div  id=\"jtg-5129\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-creative-gallery\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:400,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:400,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:400,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:400,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;creative-gallery&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:3,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:3,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:3,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:3,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;toolbar&quot;:true,&quot;keyboard&quot;:false,&quot;wheel&quot;:false,&quot;buttons&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;],&quot;hash&quot;:false,&quot;lang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:false,&quot;protect&quot;:false,&quot;i18n&quot;:{&quot;en&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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