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Friday, December 12:45—3:45 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Anime Club
Free open to young people in grades 7-12. No sign up needed, just stop by. Questions? Contact Beth Brassel ebrassel@LowellLibrary. org | 978-674-15432
Saturday, December 29:30—10:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club
Are you a Lego master builder? Children in grades 1-6 are welcome to join us for a morning of Lego building challenges and fun! Each month will feature a new Lego STEM challenge. No registration is required.3
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Tuesday, December 510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose On The Loose is a series of nursery rhyme programs for children from birth through age three. Big sisters and brothers are welcome too. Come to Mother Goose and give your brood a boost! Join us for our session at 10:30 AM. For children age 3 and younger.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 53:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teen Writers
Open to 7th - 12th grade. No sign up is needed. Are you working on a novel, a short story, poetry or fan fiction? Join the PML Teen Writers Group. Questions? contact Beth Brassel ebrassel@LowellLibrary. orgTuesday, December 56:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Winter Solstice Celebration
A Winter Solstice Celebration includes songs from Chanukah, Christmas and other traditions as well as familiar seasonal sing-a-longs. The program is performed on guitar, mandolin, banjo, Irish Bodhran, African drum, harmonica and Russian balalaika. Audience participation may include singing, clapping and dancing.…Learn More6
Wednesday, December 610:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Story Time
Come join us for stories, songs, and more! All children and their grownups are welcome. No registration necessary.Wednesday, December 612:30—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Better than the Book - YA Movie Matinee
Join us for a special movie matinee just for early releases! Each of the movies being presented will be based on a popular teen novel. Which is better? You be the judge. Come into the library to find out what's playing next or contact Beth Braseel, Young Adult Librarian, at ebrassel@LowellLibrary.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 79:00—11:00 AMDirector's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Picture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 107Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 112Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Delayed Opening - Library Hours 11AM - 9 PM
The Pollard Library has a delayed opening the first Thursday of every month for a staff training. Library hours are 11 AM - 9 PM
Thursday, December 73:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction
Solve murder mysteries. Explore fantastical worlds. Save doomed planets. Interactive Fiction is a computer game in which you are the main character of every story. Open to young people 6th - 12th grade. No sign up needed. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn MoreThursday, December 76:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non Fiction Book Club - The Gene
The Pollard Library Non-Ficiton book club meets at 6:30PM on the first Thursday of every month. The meetings are free and open to the public. Check out our events page for a list of upcoming books and past discussions. Copies of books up for discussion are available for patrons to borrow on a first come first serve basis at the Ground Floor Check Out Desk.…Learn More8
Friday, December 82:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friday Classic Movie - Musical
The Pollard Memorial Library is excited to present Friday Classic Movie Matinees throughout the fall. Come into the library to find out what's playing next or contact Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian, at bcooley@LowellLibrary. org or 978-674-1548.9
Saturday, December 910:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Jingle Jam
Let the music move you with our special Jingle Jam music and movement morning. We'll build your holiday spirit as we sing and dance to some of our favorite tunes, including Jingle Bells, Rudolph, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and some new songs, too! Children of all ages (babies and toddlers too!) and their grownups are invited to this celebration.…Learn More10
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Tuesday, December 1210:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose On The Loose is a series of nursery rhyme programs for children from birth through age three. Big sisters and brothers are welcome too. Come to Mother Goose and give your brood a boost! Join us for our session at 10:30 AM. For children age 3 and younger.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 123:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teen Writers
Open to 7th - 12th grade. No sign up is needed. Are you working on a novel, a short story, poetry or fan fiction? Join the PML Teen Writers Group. Questions? contact Beth Brassel ebrassel@LowellLibrary. org13
Wednesday, December 1310:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Story Time
Come join us for stories, songs, and more! All children and their grownups are welcome. No registration necessary.14
Thursday, December 1410:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Babytime
Join us for a special storytime just for babies from age birth to 18 months old and their caregivers! This storytime will feature songs, rhymes, books, music, and play. This program emphasizes one-on-one interaction with you and your baby that will encourage early literacy skills.…Learn More
Thursday, December 143:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction
Solve murder mysteries. Explore fantastical worlds. Save doomed planets. Interactive Fiction is a computer game in which you are the main character of every story. Open to young people 6th - 12th grade. No sign up needed. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn MoreThursday, December 146:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Independent Film Night - After the Storm
Drawing deeper than ever on his personal memories and experiences, award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with a powerful story of family ties and expectations in After the Storm. When a typhoon strikes, Ryota, a failed writer and third-rate detective, unexpectedly spends the night together with his son, ex-wife and aging mother allowing the estranged family the opportunity to believe in each other once again.…Learn More15
Friday, December 152:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friday Classic Movie - Holiday Classic
The Pollard Memorial Library is excited to present Friday Classic Movie Matinees throughout the fall. Come into the library to find out what's playing next or contact Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian, at bcooley@LowellLibrary. org or 978-674-1548.16
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Tuesday, December 193:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teen Writers
Open to 7th - 12th grade. No sign up is needed. Are you working on a novel, a short story, poetry or fan fiction? Join the PML Teen Writers Group. Questions? contact Beth Brassel ebrassel@LowellLibrary. orgTuesday, December 196:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club - Stone Diaries
The Pollard Library World Literature book club meets at 6:30PM on the third Tuesday of every month. The meetings are free and open to the public. Check out our events page for a list of upcoming books and past discussions. Copies of books up for discussion are available for patrons to borrow on a first come first serve basis at the Ground Floor Check Out Desk.…Learn More20
Wednesday, December 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Happy Holidays Drop-In Craft
Thank goodness for the most wonderful time of the year!
All children are invited to drop by the desk in the Children’s Department to make a holiday souvenir. While supplies last. No registration required.
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Thursday, December 213:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction
Solve murder mysteries. Explore fantastical worlds. Save doomed planets. Interactive Fiction is a computer game in which you are the main character of every story. Open to young people 6th - 12th grade. No sign up needed. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More22
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Saturday, December 23Closed
Main Branch
Saturday, December 23All DayChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Director's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Kerouac Corner (First Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Picture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 107Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 112Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Library closed due to inclement weather
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Monday, December 25Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Wednesday, December 2710:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Story Time
Come join us for stories, songs, and more! All children and their grownups are welcome. No registration necessary.Wednesday, December 272:00—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
December Vacation Movie Matinee - Come Celebrate the Season as the Galactic Misfits Return!
Join us for a special movie matinee of a 2017 film as the family fights to stay together and save the universe. Rated PG-13. Run Time: 137 min. Open to all. No sign up required. Questions: Beth Brassel 978-674-154328
Thursday, December 2810:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club
Are you a Lego master builder? Children in grades 1-6 are welcome to join us for a morning of Lego building challenges and fun! Each month will feature a new Lego STEM challenge. No registration is required.Thursday, December 283:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction
Solve murder mysteries. Explore fantastical worlds. Save doomed planets. Interactive Fiction is a computer game in which you are the main character of every story. Open to young people 6th - 12th grade. No sign up needed. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More29
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Saturday, December 302:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Movie Matinee - Get Dancing!
Join us for a special movie matinee just for families! Come by and relax after the holidays for this inspirational film and get your dance on!31