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Monday, April 23:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
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. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 310:30—11:00 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, April 410:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a story time for children aged 3 and over.
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Thursday, April 59:00—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, April 56:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non Fiction Book Club - Massacre on the Merrimack by Jay Atkinson
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 full 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, April 62:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friday Class Movie Musicals - Cabaret
The Pollard Memorial Library will be offering a classic musical matinee one Friday at month at 2:30 pm in our community meeting room. A full list of the musicals can be found in the library or by contacting Bridget Cooley at 978-674-1548 or bcooley@LowellLibrary.…Learn More
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Monday, April 93:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
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. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 1010:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Intro to PCs- Computer Workshop at Senior Center
This class is a general introduction to PCs and Windows 10; users will also practice using the mouse and keyboard.
Tuesday, April 1010:30—11:00 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, April 1110:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a story time for children aged 3 and over.
Wednesday, April 116:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, April 117:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, April 122:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Internet & Browsers- Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Topics include opening a browser, surfing the web, performing a search, and online safety.
Thursday, April 126:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Independent Film Night - Amnesia
On Ibiza in the early nineties, Jo is a twenty-five-year-old music composer from Berlin, who wants to be part of the nascent electronic music revolution. Martha has been living alone in her house facing the seas for forty years. One night Jo knocks on her door.…Learn More
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Friday, April 133:00—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. org
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Monday, April 16Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, April 1710:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Email - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
New users will learn to setup and use email using mail. com
Tuesday, April 172:00—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM Explorers
Calling all STEM explorers! Join us in a building challenge that will let you explore the magic of circuits and 21st century STEM learning with LittleBits! LittleBits is a platform of electronic building blocks for creating inventions that easily snap together with magnets.…Learn More
Tuesday, April 176:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club - Strawberry Fields by Marina Lewyca
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 More
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Wednesday, April 1810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teddy Bear Picnic
Come celebrate spring with us! Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Bring your favorite cuddly stuffed animal too!Appropriate Ages: 3 & up!Registration begins April 2, 2018.
Wednesday, April 182:00—3:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teen Cupcake Wars
Here is your chance to create art out of cupcakes and othr decorating materials. We'll give you cupcakes, frosting and other treats that you can turn into art.
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Wednesday, April 186:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, April 187:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, April 192:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Digital Photos - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Learn to upload, download, crop and enhance photos from email, smartphones and tablets.
Thursday, April 196:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Fort Storytime
Build your own special family fort and join us for a special storytime. We will provide some building supplies but feel free to bring flashlights, pillows, blankets and other cozy items from home. Appropriate Ages: 3 & upRegistration begins April 2, 2018.
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Saturday, April 219:30—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.
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Monday, April 2310:00—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Volunteers Tutor Coffee Connection
A special coffee event for Literacy Volunteers Tutors where they, the tutors, can get together and discuss what has been working and what has not and share some of their favorite resources and websites that they use.
Monday, April 233:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
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. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 2410:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Cell Phones - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Learn to use your smartphone to send and receive texts and email; attach and download images and documents.
Tuesday, April 2410:30—11:00 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, April 246:00—7:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Book Bites
Take a bite out of a good book at the library! Do you have a favorite book, series, or author? Children in grades 3-5 are invited to bring your favorite book with you to share and your appetite for a special book club at the library. Pizza and drinks will be provided.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 2510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a story time for children aged 3 and over.
Wednesday, April 256:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, April 257:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night
Our IT Specialist will answer technology questions; direct you to other resources; and provide demonstrations. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, April 2610:30—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 More
Thursday, April 262:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Microsoft Word - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Learn how to create, edit and save documents with Microsoft Word. PC Skills required.
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Friday, April 273:00—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. org
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Saturday, April 2810:00—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 More
Saturday, April 2810:00 AM—1:00 PMGround Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friends Booksale Donation Drop Off
SAVE THE DATES2018 Friends Annual Book Sale (June 20-23)Donation drop of Schedule:Saturdays, April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 1610AM - 1PMGround Floor (Colburn St. entrance) of the Library, 401 Merrimack St. Donate your new or gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video games.…Learn More
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Monday, April 303:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
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. For more information call the Youth Services Department 978.…Learn More