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Saturday, December 110:30—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 More2
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Monday, December 33:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
let's Talk: Teen Conversation Group
English can be a little bit hard to figure out. There are crazy expressions like “it’s raining cats and dogs, or “What’s up?” Let’s get together, have some fun, share some snacks, and see if we can help each other. Open to young people in grades 7 –12.…Learn MoreMonday, December 36:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn More4
Tuesday, December 410:30—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 More5
Wednesday, December 510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a storytime for children, ages 3 and over. Wednesday, December 512:00—3:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Drop-in Craft Fun!
Get crafty in the children’s department. All children (ages 5+) are invited to drop by the Children’s Department and make a special craft. While supplies last. Wednesday, December 53:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
Open to young people, grades 5-12Interactive What? Fiction!In each story, you are the main character: solving puzzles, finding your way through mazes, avoiding danger. Interactive fiction is a computer game. We'll even try our hand at creating our own epic story.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 55:00—6:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Bow WOW for Books with Prince
Need to practice your reading? If so, the library's "Bow WOW for Books" is just the thing for you. Our dog friend, Prince, and his handler, Joyce, love a good story! Prince and Joyce will be here on select Wednesdays from 5 PM - 6 PM.…Learn More6
Thursday, December 69:00—11:00 AMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Director's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain 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
Young Adult (YA) Area - First FloorMain 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 66:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montogmery
December 2018 Selection: The Soul of an Octopus by Sy MontgomeryThe 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.…Learn More7
Friday, December 710:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Welcoming Week Lowell Conversation Event
Celebrate diversity by participating in a conversation cafe with people of various backgrounds and experiences. 8
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Monday, December 103:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
let's Talk: Teen Conversation Group
English can be a little bit hard to figure out. There are crazy expressions like “it’s raining cats and dogs, or “What’s up?” Let’s get together, have some fun, share some snacks, and see if we can help each other. Open to young people in grades 7 –12.…Learn MoreMonday, December 106:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn More11
Tuesday, December 1110:30—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 More12
Wednesday, December 1210:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a storytime for children, ages 3 and over. Wednesday, December 123:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
Open to young people, grades 5-12Interactive What? Fiction!In each story, you are the main character: solving puzzles, finding your way through mazes, avoiding danger. Interactive fiction is a computer game. We'll even try our hand at creating our own epic story.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 125:00—6:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Bow WOW for Books with Prince
Need to practice your reading? If so, the library's "Bow WOW for Books" is just the thing for you. Our dog friend, Prince, and his handler, Joyce, love a good story! Prince and Joyce will be here on select Wednesdays from 5 PM - 6 PM.…Learn More13
Thursday, December 1310:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Toe-Tapping Thursdays
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, December 136:30—8:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Independent Film Night - The Ardennes
Brothers Kenny and Dave are two Flemish hoodlums whose criminal ineptitude results in Kenny taking the fall after a heist goes wrong. Four years later, Kenny is out of prison, but things have drastically changed. His girlfriend, Sylvie, has moved in with his brother, Dave, and is pregnant with his baby.…Learn More14
Friday, December 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn MoreFriday, December 143:00—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Anime Club
Love all things anime? Share your fandom with others who like the same. Enjoy everything anime with this special club.
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Saturday, December 151:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Cookies & Cocoa
The weather outside might be frightful but inside it is so delightful! Children in grades K through 4 are invited to join us for an afternoon of decorating cookies and drinking hot chocolate. 16
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Monday, December 173:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
let's Talk: Teen Conversation Group
English can be a little bit hard to figure out. There are crazy expressions like “it’s raining cats and dogs, or “What’s up?” Let’s get together, have some fun, share some snacks, and see if we can help each other. Open to young people in grades 7 –12.…Learn MoreMonday, December 176:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn More18
Tuesday, December 1810:30—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 MoreTuesday, December 186:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club
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, December 1910:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Preschool Storytime
Join us for a storytime for children, ages 3 and over. Wednesday, December 193:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club
Open to young people, grades 5-12Interactive What? Fiction!In each story, you are the main character: solving puzzles, finding your way through mazes, avoiding danger. Interactive fiction is a computer game. We'll even try our hand at creating our own epic story.…Learn More20
Thursday, December 201:30—2:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEAM Storytime
S. T. E. A. M. afternoon storytime for Preschoolers age 3 years and older. Join us for a storytime and interactive stations to explore STEAM learning and play! Sign up is required. Register once to attend all these storytimes - September 13, October…Learn MoreThursday, December 207:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Author Visit: Sharon Yang
Reading and book signing from author of Jessica Minton Mysteriy series: Bait and Switch and Letter from a Dead Man. 21
Friday, December 2110:30 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn MoreFriday, December 213:00—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Writers' Club
Get your write on! Share what you are currently working on and get feedback and tips from other writers like yourself! Open to young people grades 7-12. No registration required. 22
Saturday, December 221:00—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Holiday Movie Matinee
Join us for a holiday classic starring Jimmy Stewart as a banker who learns what life would have been like without him. 1946 | 130 min | PG23
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Tuesday, December 25Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Wednesday, December 262:00—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Special Vacation Week Lego Club
Children in grades 1 through 6 are welcome to join us and use your creativity to make a Lego masterpiece in our special afternoon vacation program! All Lego Club creations will be put on display in the library until the next meeting. Legos are provided by the library.…Learn More27
Thursday, December 2710:00 AM—12:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Holiday Drop-in Craft Fun!
Happy New Year! Create a crown to wear on New Year’s Eve while you ring in the new year! While supplies last. No registration required. 28
Friday, December 2810:30 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Conversation Group for Adults
Free and no registration required. Join us in the Pollard Memorial Library Community Meeting Room
For more information, please call 978-674-1541 or email lvpollardmemlib@gmail. com
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard…Learn MoreFriday, December 282:00—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Game Afternoon
Children and teens grades K and up and their families are invited to our family game afternoon. Bring your own family-friendly games or choose from our selection. We will be playing board games, card games, carnival games, and more. Fun for the whole family!
No sign up is required.…Learn MoreFriday, December 283:00—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Anime Club
Love all things anime? Share your fandom with others who like the same. Enjoy everything anime with this special club.
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Monday, December 312:00—9:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 107Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 112Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Building Closing at 2:00 pm
Please be advised that the library will be closing at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 31st. Thank you for your understanding.