We provide free 1-on-1 tutoring for adults learning to read, write, and speak English. We started in 1973, and we're based in the Fitchburg Public Library.
We serve students from Gardner to Acton. We are part of a state-wide organization. Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area (LVMont) is about bringing people together to make a real difference in our communities. LVMont promotes literacy in the Montachusett area by providing free, confidential and individualized tutoring to adults in basic literacy, and English to speakers of other languages.
05/29/2026
🎉 BINGO NIGHT is just 5 days away! 🎉
Join Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area for a fun evening of bingo, prizes, raffles, laughter, and community — all while supporting adult literacy and English language learning in our area!
We hope to see you there and would love your support.
Bring your friends and family for a great night out while helping change lives through literacy. 💙
05/27/2026
A huge thank you to the EcoTarium for donating 4 admission tickets to support our upcoming Bingo Fundraiser! 🎉
Located in Worcester, the EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum focused on science, nature, and discovery. With hands-on exhibits, walking trails, wildlife, interactive experiences, and even a small train ride, it’s a wonderful place for families and learners of all ages to explore and connect with the world around them.
We are so grateful for their support of Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area and our mission to promote literacy and English language learning in our community. Thank you, EcoTarium, for helping make our fundraiser extra special! 💚
Do you want to win these tickets? Come to Thirsty Robot Brewery on Wednesday June 3rd and buy your bingo cards!
05/26/2026
Jim's weekly English lesson:
shhhh. Did you ever get “shhh”ed?
Maybe you were in the library making too much noise?
Perhaps your teacher “shhh”ed you when you were talking in class?
Were you and your teenage friends joking and laughing in the movie theater and the people around you gave you a big angry: “shhhhhh”!
When you make the “shhh” sound you are telling somebody to be quiet or, at least, to be quieter.
The English word “hush” mostly means the same thing: “stop making noise” or “quiet down” or “lower your voice” or “be quiet”.
Have you ever seen a mother trying to hush her baby?
The word “hush” can be a verb, noun, or an interjection.
“At the circus, when the tight-rope walker was about to walk across the high wire, a hush came over the crowd (noun).
The noisy crowd hushed as soon as the speaker stepped up to the microphone. (verb)
Hush! I am trying to read my book. (interjection)
Sometimes we say “hush hush” when we want to keep a secret. For example, Bob might say to his friend Bill: “Bill, I am going to ask Matilda to marry me tomorrow, but let’s keep that hush hush.”
When your mother says to you, “Hush up”. She is telling you to be quiet. Shut Up!
In 1967, the very famous British Rock band, Herman’s Hermits, sang a version of the song, “There’s a Kind of Hush”. It became a very big hit single and soon everybody in the USA and England knew the song. It peaked at #4. Then, just 9 years later, Karen Carpenter sang her version of “There’s a Kind of Hush” and it hit #1 on the USA Easy Listening Chart.
It has been said by many people that Karen Carpenter had a perfect voice. What do you think? The link below provides the words to the song with Karen singing it. I think Intermediate Level English speakers can follow and understand the words of this relatively slow-moving song. Do you have a favorite singer?
Carpenters - There's A Kind Of Hush (Lyrics) Support The Channel - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/YoungPilgrim
05/20/2026
🏈 Silent Auction Alert! 🏈
At our upcoming Bingo Night fundraiser, we will be auctioning off a signed photo from Hunter Henry of the New England Patriots!
You can:
✅ Attend Bingo Night and place your bid in person
✅ Email your bid to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
✅ Or skip the bidding and purchase it immediately for $65
All proceeds support Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area and our free adult literacy and ESOL programs.
Don’t miss your chance to own this great piece of Patriots memorabilia while supporting adult learners in our community!
05/14/2026
We are so proud and excited to be a finalist for the excellence award in the small non-profit category! We would love for you to join us at the event to cheer us on! A massive thank you to all our volunteers, adult learners and donors that made this happen!
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Free Summer Citizenship class! Spots are running out - sign up today! www.stmarksesol.org/class-registration
05/14/2026
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled Bingo Night at Thirsty Robot Brewing on June 3 from 6–8 PM! Enjoy an evening packed with over $1,500 in prizes, including a signed Bruins puck, signed Red Sox photo, gift cards, luggage, and much more. Bingo starts at 6 PM, so come a little early to grab your cards and get settled for a great night supporting adult literacy in our community!
05/12/2026
Reminder!!!!! Our bingo event is coming up! Join us for a fun evening with over $1500 in prizes!!! bring all your friends and family!
NEW DATE AND VENUE: JUNE 3
| Monday | 10am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4:30pm |