Family Literacy is a free program to help primary school children in years 2-6 with reading and writing.

Classes are conducted by a qualified teacher and run for 8 weeks plus a registration day, commencing in the first week of school Term.


For more information about the program click here

Click Here to Connect to 'yourtutor'.

Students from years 4 to 12 can use this web-based online tutoring service for help in Maths, Science, General English, Research and Study Skills.

Students participate in a live, one-to-one individual learning session with a tutor using the Online Classroom. The Online Classroom, much like MSN messenger, allows the tutor and student to text chat, share web pages, transfer files and use drawing tools.

This service can be used from the library or your home.


* Online Tutoring For students in years 4 to 12.
* Available Monday to Friday between 4pm and 8pm.
* Individual learning sessions with a tutor.
* More information is available from Tutoring Australasia

Subjects covered include:
* Assignment Research
Finding information, organising reports/assignments, etc.

*Study Skills
Time management, note taking skills, revision techniques etc.

* Mathematics
Maths - Yr 4-6
Maths - Yr 7-10
Maths - Yr 11-12 General Maths
Maths - Yr 11-12 Intermed. Maths
Maths - Yr 11-12 Specialist/Extension Maths

* English

* General English

* Essay Writing

* Science
Science - Yr 4-6 Science
Science - Yr 7-10 Science
Science - Yr 11-12 General Science
Science - Yr 11-12 Biology
Science - Yr 11-12 Chemistry
Science - Yr 11-12 Physics

'yourtutor' at the Library
The service is available at the following branches.
* Cabramatta
* Fairfield
* Wetherill Park
* Bonnyrigg

If your use the online tutor at the library, remember that we don't take bookings ahead of time, so first come first served.

'yourtutor' at Home
This service is provided for Fairfield City Library members, so you must have your library card number ready when you log in.

Simply follow the onscreen instructions to download the software and remember, if you have any difficulties you can check out the Technical Support at http://support.yourtutor.com.au/

How much is it?
This service is free of charge and is provided by the Fairfield City Library.


Homework Centres



Our Homework Centres are places where Primary School students can get help with their homework projects and assignments from qualified teachers.
A teacher is in the library where the Homework Centre operates, with computers available for students to type up their work or search for information.
Not available during school holidays.



The Whitlam Branch Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 4.00pm -7.00pm
Telephone 9725 0365

The Wetherill Park Branch Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Telephone 9725 0338

The Fairfield Branch Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00pm -7.00pm
Telephone 9725 0370

The Bonnyrigg Branch Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 4.00pm-7.00pm
Telephone 9725 0339