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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.
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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 |
| Monday |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM* |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM* |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM* |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM |
6:00 PM* |
| *Please note:
To contact Literacy Unlimited after 3:00 pm, stop by the
Newcomers
and Neighbors Center next to the tutoring room, or call the regular number: 508-532-5574. |
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News and Events
 Concert to Benefit Literacy Unlimited
Saturday May 10, 2:00 pm, Framingham Civic League
Buy your ticket at the Main Library circulation desk: $20 adults; $10
seniors/students.
The Sharing a New Song chorus will perform U.S. and international music
from the chorus's many tours. The chorus is a Metrowest nonprofit
organization dedicated to using the shared love of music to break down
barriers between people at home and abroad. In June 2008, SANS will
travel to Brazil, joining with local choruses in Rio de Janeiro,
Salvador de Bahia, and other locations. In the past, the chorus has
travelled to Russia, China, Cuba, Vietnam, and South Africa as well as
to New Orleans following hurricane Katrina.
This is a benefit concert to raise funds and increase local awareness of
the library's literacy program, which has offered free instruction since
1986 to thousands of adults in basic literacy or English for speakers of
other languages.
Bake Sale Café
Saturday May 17, 9:30 am-1:00 pm, Main Library, near the Friends' Book Sale.
A café style setup with coffee, tea, and pastries to eat on the spot
or take home. We are always in need of bakers and eaters! Contact Rosa
Menard at
LUBakers@aol.com if you could bake
something or help at the sale table.
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