The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota
has just completed its 25th year. What first started out as a group of
people wanting to keep alive their Polish heritage has grown to over 500
members, an eight page monthly magazine, a library of over 4300 titles
in both English and Polish and many programs, events and classes all to
preserve, promote and celebrate Polish heritage, Polish culture and
Polish-American traditions here in Minnesota and beyond.
PACIM recognizes the importance of engaging Poles, Polish Americans, and
people of many ethnic backgrounds in programs and activities that
cultivate the traditions of the Polish American community; honoring
Polish culture past and present; and enriching American society with the
best of Polish tradition and ideals.
As part of Minnesota's multi-ethnic community, PACIM
is committed to
1. Sharing the essence of the Polish experience,
culture, and joie-de-vivre.
2. Creating and promoting
opportunities for Poles and Polish Americans to discover and engage
in a sense of being Polish.
3.
Showcasing Polish and Polish American culture and heritage to all
Minnesotans.
PACIM is affiliated with the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC),
www.polishcultureacpc.org, a national organization that serves as a
network of national leadership for affiliated Polish American cultural
organizations across the United States.
PACIM Resources:
1. Classes, lectures, film previews, readings, and
exhibits of Polish culture.
2. Polish language instruction.
3. Books, audio books, movies, CDs and DVDs in our library of 4,400
titles in both English and Polish. (Go to Library Page)
4. Online resources on local and national Polish and Polish American events
and general Polish topics. Our e-mail Polish Update reaches
over 300 people with many recipients forwarding it on to their friends and family.
5. Zupa!, a published collection of Polish soup recipes.
6. Pol-Am, a monthly subscription publication with articles about Polish
culture, arts, history, and cultural events in America and Poland.
(go to Pol-Am page for more information)
7. Information on local and national groups and organizations whose mission
is to build a greater Polish presence in Minnesota and the United States.
Our Institute and Library is located at:
2514 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Open on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:30 pm or by appointment.
Click here for a map to the library
Our Mailing address:
PACIM
PO Box 18403
Minneapolis, MN 55418-0403
Email
Or phone and leave a message: 612-378-9291
