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Thursday, November 29:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain 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, November 23:00—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, November 26:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non Fiction Book Club - Metaphysical Club
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 More
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Friday, November 310:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Coffee with the Director
Do you have some questions, ideas or suggestions that you'd like to share with the staff of the Pollard Memorial Library? Come by on Friday, November 3, to talk with the director and enjoy some coffee, tea, and pastries. Open to all patrons, no advance registration required.Friday, November 32:30—4:45 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friday Classic Movie - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Pollard Memorial Library is excited to present Friday Classic Movie Matinees throughout the fall. Today's selection is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring Jimmy Stewart. Come into the library to find out what's playing next or contact Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian, at bcooley@LowellLibrary.…Learn More4
Saturday, November 49:30—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.5
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Tuesday, November 710:30—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, November 76:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Color Me Calm - Adult Coloring Session
Color your way to a more relaxed, focused, and better you! Open to adults 18+. Discover the many benefits of coloring at the library. Join the Adult Services staff as we create beautiful art while enjoying calming music and lights, and unplugging from technology.…Learn More8
Wednesday, November 810:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Make & Take
Come join us for a story and then create a souvenir to take home. All children and their grownups are welcome to this drop-in event. No registration is required.9
Thursday, November 910:30—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, November 93:00—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, November 96:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Independent Film Night - Blush
Naama is seventeen and bored. Living in a sleepy suburb outside Tel Aviv, she spends most of her time drinking and partying in order to escape from her bickering parents at home. Everything changes when Dana, a free-spirited new girl shows up at school.…Learn More10
Friday, November 10Closed
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Saturday, November 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World War I in Lowell
Ninety-Nine years after the Armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Eileen Loucraft, Lowell blogger and Clerk of the Lowell Historical Society will present a talk on Lowell's involvement during World War One. Lowell contributed greatly to the Great War.…Learn More12
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Tuesday, November 1410:30—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
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Wednesday, November 1510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Make & Take
Come join us for a story and then create a souvenir to take home. All children and their grownups are welcome to this drop-in event. No registration is required.16
Thursday, November 1610:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Toe-Tapping Thursday
Come get your wiggles out with us! We will stretch, dance, and move to the beat! All children and their grownups are welcome to this drop-in activity. Yes, even prewalkers are invited because they can move and groove with the assistance of their grownups.…Learn MoreThursday, November 163:00—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, November 167:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Parker Lecture Series - Alex Beam: American Crucifixion
Alex Beam: American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith & The Fate of the Mormon ChurchTheir founder was Joseph Smith. In the 1820s, Smith began to translate, from tablets he kept wrapped in a tablecloth, a series of visions that became the Book of Mormon, a turgid sci-fi novel that nonetheless managed to sway a nucleus of converts.…Learn More17
Friday, November 1712:00—1:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Fall into Fun Crafternoon for Adults
Get ready for fall with arts and craft activities. Meet in the ground floor meeting room to try your hand at some afternoon crafts focused on getting you ready to celebrate the holidays. November's craft is Gingerbread Themed Bird Houses. Guarantee your spot to participate by registering with Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian at (978) 674-1548 or email bcooley@LowellLibrary.…Learn MoreFriday, November 172:45—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 | 978-674-154318
Saturday, November 1810:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Special Needs Storytime
For special needs children of all ages and their families. Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement. This is a drop-in program. Questions about this activity? Contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services, at 978-674-1527 or email mhancock@lowelllibrary.…Learn More19
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Tuesday, November 213:00—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, November 216:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club - Rouse Up O Young Men
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 More22
Wednesday, November 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Thanksgiving Drop-In Craft
Thank goodness for Thanksgiving! All children are invited to drop by the Children's Department and make a Thanksgiving creation. While supplies last. No registration required.23
Thursday, November 23Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Friday, November 24Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Saturday, November 2510:00 AM—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Friends of the Library Children's Shopping Day
It is with great regret that we have to make this announcement from the Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library: We're sorry to announce that this year's Children's Shopping Day has been cancelled. Today we assessed the amount of donations for the event and decided that it isn't going to be enough for the many eager young shoppers planning to come to the event next week.…Learn More26
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Tuesday, November 2810:30—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
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Thursday, November 3010:30—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, November 303:00—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, November 306:30—8:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Fall into Fun Craft Night for Adults
Get ready for fall with arts and craft activities. Meet in the ground floor meeting room to try your hand at some crafts focused on getting you ready to celebrate the holidays. November's craft is Gingerbread Themed Bird Houses. Guarantee your spot to participate by registering with Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian at (978) 674-1548 or email bcooley@LowellLibrary.…Learn More