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Who we are: Literacy Unlimited is a group of volunteers that tutors adults in English as a second language, basic literacy, citizenship and GED preparation. Established in 1986 and housed in the Framingham Public Library, Literacy Unlimited is a member of Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts and ProLiteracy America. We are supported with a combination of public and private funding.
The mission of Literacy Unlimited is to provide a solid, comprehensive program for training and supporting volunteers to teach basic reading, writing and/or math skills to adult learners, including those for whom English is a foreign language. We are dedicated to increasing public awareness of the need to eliminate illiteracy in our community and expanding the availability of educational programs that accomplish this. We hold the belief that literacy strengthens society and promotes equality among its members.
The tutoring we offer is confidential, individualized, student-centered, and free of charge. Adult learners and tutors, who usually work one-on-one, are carefully matched and supported to insure the best opportunity for the student to reach his/her individual goals. Typical goals our students achieve include becoming employed or become better employed, getting citizenship, finishing a GED, getting a driver's license, learning to read to their children or simply becoming confident to function in our community.
Donations are always needed and may be made to Friends of Literacy Unlimited, Inc., a 501c(3) corporation, at 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702.
Contact Us
Literacy Unlimited is located in the Main Library of the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702. The office is on the main floor down the short hall next to the Newcomers and Neighbors Center and then to the right. You will see the tutoring room. Go through it to the office.
Telephone: 508-532-5574.
Email: fplmail4@minlib.net
Office Hours
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Open |
Closed |
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9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
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News and Events
Literacy Unlimited May Baskets
Friends of Literacy Unlimited raised $3,500
from its May Basket fundraiser and
congratulates the following winners:
Nick Babineau, Maria Barry, Rachel
Crisafulli, Meg Foster, Mary Garland,
Mary Lou Haroian, Nancy Harrington, Mary
Kearney, Fran Mitchell, Sue Mojica, Alice Rotfort,
Monica Sanchez, Lynne Simonelli, Sue Tenglund,
Suzanne Woolf, and Sally Yanksi. Thanks to everyone
who donated to the Literacy Unlimited program by
purchasing raffle tickets, donating baskets or selling
tickets. Special thanks to the circulation staff at both
libraries for selling tickets throughout May.
First Thursday Movie Night
for ESL students, newcomers and other
interested movie goers will resume in the fall.
Tutor Training
We are offering two ESL tutor training programs this spring. One will be held
mornings from 9:30 – 12:30 at the Marlborough Public Library on April 29, May 6,
13, 20, 27, and June 6 at the other will be held evenings from 6 – 9 at the
Framingham Public Library on May 20 and 27, and June 3, 10, 17 and 24. Contact
the office by email fplmail4@minlib.net or by phone (508-534-5574) if you would like to attend or need more information.
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