If you do not have access to the Internet where you live, there are many places in Worcester where you can go to use the Internet. Use of computers and the Internet is free of charge at each of these locations:
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Frances Perkins Branch Library (Greendale)
470 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-799-1687
Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Closed Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Note: You must sign up for half-hour time slots and sign an agreement saying that you will obey the library's Internet policy. You are limited to one half hour when others are waiting and one hour per day. Downloading, chats, and printing are not allowed.
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Great Brook Valley Homework Center
107 Tacoma Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-852-5793
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Note: Only open to students who are residents of Great Brook Valley. A public school teacher is available for help. There is a printer and a copy machine.
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Great Brook Valley - Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)
143 Tacoma Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-421-5170
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Note: Only open to Great Brook Valley residents. You must register when you arrive. A printer and copy machine are available. There is always someone available to help.
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Harlow Street Computer Lab
Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard's Church
corner of Harlow St. and Lincoln St. (enter on Harlow St.)
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-335-6775
Hours: Monday and Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Adult classes: Saturdays, from noon until 3:00 PM.
Note: The lab is open to children, adults, and seniors. You do not have to be from the community. Participants may qualify for a free computer to take home. The computer lab is a joint project of the Marie Anne Center and the Worcester Computer Co-op.
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Lakeside Computer Education Center
19 Garland Street, Apt. 1
Worcester, MA 01603 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-792-5750 (Ask for the Computer Center.)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 3 PM to 6 PM.
Note: Everyone is welcome. There is access to a printer, Fax machine, and copy machine.
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Oak Hill Community Development Corporation
74 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-754-2858
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note: You must sign a form stating that you will use the Internet in an appropriate way.
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Parent Information Center
768 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-799-3194
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Note: You must sign a form agreeing to follow their Internet policy.
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Plumley Village Center for Education and Employment Opportunities
16 Laurel Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-831-9835
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note: You should call before visiting. Upon arrival, you need to fill out an intake form. There is access to a printer.
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WCCA's Free Community Computer Lab
415 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Web site: WCCA Computer Lab
Telephone: 508-755-1880
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note: The lab has three computers with word processing software and Internet access for public use. You must sign in and show a photo ID. Service is first come, first served, no reservations. Minors under 13 must come with a parent or guardian. Time limit per login is 60 minutes (30 minutes if others are waiting).
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Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-799-1655
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Closed Thursdays and Sundays.
Note: You must sign up for half-hour time slots and sign an agreement saying that you will obey the library's Internet policy. You are limited to one half hour when others are waiting and one hour per day. Downloading, chats, and printing are not allowed.
If you have a computer that is set up for wireless, and you need free wireless Internet access, you can use the JiWire Wi-Fi-Hotspot Finder to find free hotspots near you:
