Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester

10/12/2026

LVGW will be closed, and there will be no ESOL classes today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

We honor the history, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn, respect, and uplift their voices.

Indigenous Peoples' Day pays tribute to America's original inhabita...

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

Today we celebrate World Teachers' Day!
Thank you to all our LVGW Teachers.

09/28/2026

📚Happy first day of the fall semester!📚

We registered over 150 students for both in-person and online classes and we’re excited to watch them grow over the next 10 weeks!

09/15/2026

MassHire Central's Job Fair at Polar Park is coming soon! September 18th from 10am to 2pm. The first 500 attendees will receive a voucher for a FREE concession! Register at:
https://tinyurl.com/x9jynwnc

MassHire Central's Job Fair at Polar Park is coming soon! September 18th from 10am to 2pm. The first 500 attendees will receive a voucher for a FREE concession! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/masshire-central-job-fair-at-polar-park-tickets-1995506580901

09/08/2026

FALL 2026 ESOL Class in-person registration begins September 14th. See below for the flyer in 9 different languages.

08/24/2026

📚Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent book swap! We loved welcoming LVGW staff, volunteer tutors, and community members for a morning of books, conversation, and connection.

A special thank you to Root and Press, Café and Books for providing the coffee and pastries that kept everyone fueled throughout the morning☕

08/17/2026

That’s a wrap for our summer classes!

For the last 10 weeks, our dedicated students showed up, practiced, learned, and continued building their English skills. We’re proud of their hard work and the progress they made this summer!

Fall 2026 Registration Information
📅 September 14–25, 2026
🕛 Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 3 Salem Street, Suite 332, Worcester (3rd floor of the Worcester Public Library)

More information can be found here: https://www.lvgw.org/student-stories/fall-2026-english-class/

We look forward to seeing our students back in the classroom this fall!

07/09/2026

This weekend: Latin Jazz in the Park: In Concert with Manolo Mairena and La Pura Vida!

Twice Grammy-nominated Costa-Rican born composer, arranger, singer, and percussionist Manolo Mairena, with his ensemble La Pura Vida, will present a full program of original jazz!

Latin Jazz in the Park will be held on either Saturday, July 11 at 7pm or Sunday, July 12 at 7pm. The concert date will be selected based on the predicted weather. Date to be announced on Friday, July 10 on our page and on our website.

All concerts in our summer series are FREE and are held in Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St., Worcester!