| Citizenship Resources | Citizenship Resources | <i class="fa-solid fa-flag-usa"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/citizenship-resources | Get Ready for Citizenship with Phoenix Public Library | <div class="ExternalClass0715AEB5E6DB4086BBF063680A24168B"><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Get Ready for Citizenship with Phoenix Public Library</span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></div><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Phoenix Public Library offers print and online resources to help you become a U.S. citizen - from understanding the process to practicing for the citizenship test and building your vocabulary for your interview. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h4><h4><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></h4><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Pick up a </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Ready for Citizenship</strong> envelope</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> at your<a href="/locations"> local Phoenix Public Library location</a>. Place your important application documents in this envelope so they are easier to locate, organize and retrieve.</span></h4><div><br></div><h3><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Identification_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of identification cards in a stack" style="margin:5px;width:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></h3><h3>Identity Documents<br></h3><div><ul><li>Copy of your Permanent Resident Card (front and back)</li><li>Foreign Passport</li><li>Birth certificate (with English translation)</li><li>State-issued identification</li><li>Social Security Number<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Family_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of two children holding hands with two adults " style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of Family Ties<br></h3><div><ul><li>Children’s Birth Certificates (with English translations)</li><li>Court order and evidence of your financial support (child support payments, cancelled checks)</li><li>Marriage certificate</li><li>Evidence of good faith marriage</li><li><p>Proof of termination of all prior marriages (if any)<br></p></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Spouse_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a man and a woman standing side by side" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of Spouse's of Family Members' Immigration Status<br></h3><div><ul><li>U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport</li><li>Lawful Permanent Residence Card/Green Card</li><li>Work permit (TPS/DACA/etc.)<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Residency_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a house" style="margin:5px;width:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of U.S. Residency<br></h3><div><ul><li>List of previous residence addresses with dates for the past 5 years<br></li><li>List of your employers (and/or schools) for past 5 years</li><li>List of all the trips of 24 hours or longer that you have taken outside of the U.S. during the past 5 years<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Legal_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a scale" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Legal Documents<br></h3><div><ul><li>Police and court records, if any<br></li><li>Final court dispositions including judgement and indictments</li><li>“Selective Service Number” or a “Status Information Letter” from the Selective Service (if you are a male between the age of 18 and 26 while living in the U.S.)<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Fees_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a dollar sign within a circle" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>USCIS Application Fees<br></h3><ul><li>USCIS no longer accepts payments made by personal check, money order, or cashier's check for forms filed by paper unless you qualify for an exemption. </li><li>When filing by mail, accepted forms of payment are credit, debit, or prepaid cards and by completing a form for the authorization for credit card transactions. Or, you can make a payment directly from a U.S. bank account by completing a form for the authorization for ACH transactions. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees" target="_blank">Please check the USCIS website for details and for current filing fees</a>.<br></li></ul><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> | citizenship-resources | |
| Earth Day | Earth Day | <i class="fa-solid fa-earth-americas"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/earth-day | Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 but Phoenix Public Library offers you resources to help you celebrate year-round! | <div class="ExternalClass624C42A8FD624006BC6D4547C342FA02"><h2>Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 but Phoenix Public Library challenges you to observe the spirit of Earth Day year-round!<br></h2><h2>Be inspired to be a better Earth-dweller with the reads and resources below.<br></h2></div> | earth-day | |
| Government Benefits | Government Benefits | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/government-benefits | From health to housing, veterans benefits to Social Security, federal and local governments provide assistance to citizens through a variety of programs. Learn which Government Benefits might be available to you. | | government-benefits | |
| Identity Theft | Identity Theft | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/identity-theft | Learn more about this national problem, what you can do to protect your identity and what steps to take if your identity is stolen. | <div class="ExternalClassABD53E20141C4A5DAA0DDF53C711B0D2">The FBI defines identity theft as the misuse of another individual's personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes. It is almost always committed to facilitate other crimes, such as credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, and check fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 8.1 million Americans were reportedly victims of identity fraud in 2010. Find out how you can prevent identity theft and what to do if you are already a victim with these helpful resources.<br></div> | identity-theft | |
| The Informed Voter | The Informed Voter | <i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-box-ballot"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/the-informed-voter | Have your voice be heard. | <div class="ExternalClass261B3D243DCE4815B7DA325B96D4C815"><h2>The next Election Day in Maricopa County is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.<br>This will be a General Election.<br></h2><h3><br></h3><h3>Important Dates<span style="color:rgb(119, 119, 119);font-family:"Segoe UI", Segoe, Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1em;"></span></h3><h4>Wednesday, October 7<br></h4><p>Ballots were mailed and early voting began</p><h4>Friday, October 23</h4><p>Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail<br></p><h4>Tuesday, October 27</h4><p>Last day to mail back your ballot<br></p><h4>Tuesday, November 3</h4><p>Election Day!<br></p><h3><br>Have your voice heard in the next election! Register to vote!<br></h3><h4>The deadline to vote in the November 3 General Election was October 5.<br><a href="https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote" target="_blank">Arizonans, register to vote or update your voter information any time.</a><br><br></h4><h3><br></h3><h3>Already registered? </h3><p>Great! <a href="https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/get-voteready/">Get vote ready</a>.<br><br><br><br></p></div> | the-informed-voter | |
| Water Safety | Water Safety | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/water-safety | According to Phoenix Fire, there were a total of 69 drowning incidents in our community in 2012, including 15 fatalities - of which, 3 were children. Learn what you can do to keep your family safe around water | <div class="ExternalClass5A9080EECC1C45ACA7C890B6371D5386">As desert dwellers, we appreciate water - the local pool or one of Arizona's many beautiful lakes. But water can pose serious danger. Learn more about keeping safe around water.<br></div> | water-safety | |
