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Library Closed | Biblioteca cerrada | Biblioteca fechada | Bibliyotèk la FèmenBoth the Main Library and McAuliffe Branch are closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Both libraries reopen on Thursday, November 12. Tanto la Biblioteca Principal como la sucursal McAuliffe permanecerán cerradas el miércoles 11 de noviembre en conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos. Ambas bibliotecas volverán a abrir el jueves 12 de noviembre. Tanto a Biblioteca Principal quanto a unidade McAuliffe estarão fechadas na quarta-feira, 11 de novembro, em homenagem ao Dia dos Veteranos. Ambas as bibliotecas reabrem na quinta-feira, 12 de novembro. Ni Bibliyotèk Prensipal la, ni Branch McAuliffe la ap fèmen mèkredi 11 novanm nan okazyon Jounen Veteran yo (Veterans Day). Tou de bibliyotèk yo ap relouvri jedi 12 novanm. 

Volunteering

Become a tutor or homework helper at our Homework Center

Adult volunteer tutors provide free tutoring for Framingham students K-12. Tutoring takes place at the Homework Center Program located at the Main Library (49 Lexington Street).

Our Homework Center Helper pool is currently full. Please fill out our Homework Center Volunteer Intake form if you are interested in joining the waitlist to become a Homework Center volunteer. Thank you for your interest!

Volunteer Information

The Homework Center (HWC) is an initiative by the Framingham Public Library made up of volunteers committed to helping local students with their homework.

Our Goals

  • Provide a nurturing environment for learning
  • Provide essential support for homework success

Daily Operation

  • Main Library: Mondays & Thursdays from 3 to 6PM 
  • McAuliffe Branch: Wednesdays from 3 to 5PM

Roles & Responsibility

  • Academic Assistance: Provide one-on-one help with homework assignments in various subjects
  • Motivation and Empathy: Encourage and motivate students with patience and empathy
  • Adaptability: Tailor support to diverse learning styles and needs of students
  • Maintain a positive learning environment

Typical Session

  • Coordination: Staff or volunteer coordinator prepares the HWC for students, including setting out snacks; welcomes students; and tracks relevant data
  • Volunteers tutors meet with students as they enter the HWC and offer one-on-one support
  • Volunteers keep track of how many students participate and which subjects students work on
  • If students arrive without homework, volunteers help them with provided supplemental materials, such as word searches, journal writing, reading, or similar tasks