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Tuesday, September 43:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Interactive Fiction Club - Make-Up Day
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 More5
Wednesday, September 55:00—6:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Bow WOW for Books Meet & Greet 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 MoreWednesday, September 56:00—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, September 57:00—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, September 69:00—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, September 62:00—3:00 PMComputer 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. Thursday, September 66:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Anne Dillard
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 More7
Friday, September 710:00—11:00 AMKerouac Corner (First Floor)Main 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 to talk with the director and enjoy some coffee, tea, and pastries. Open to all patrons, no advance registration required.Friday, September 710:30 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, September 73:00—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. Friday, September 73:00—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.
Open to young people grades 8-12. No registration required. 8
Saturday, September 810:00 AM—2:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Donation drop off - Children's Shopping Day
The Friends of the Library needs your
new or gently-used stuff! Why donate? The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell’s public library) will host
its popular annual Children’s Shopping Day on Saturday, November 24. During this highly anticipated event, children ages 4 to 14 shop for gifts on their own or with the help of friendly
library volunteers, who then help the young shoppers wrap and tag their treasures for friends and family.…Learn More9
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Monday, September 103:00—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 MoreMonday, September 107:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Alzheimer's Educational Workshop - Know the 10 Signs
Know the 10 signs. Early detection matters. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future.…Learn More11
Tuesday, September 1110:00—11:00 AMComputer 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. Tuesday, September 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, September 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, September 126:00—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, September 127:00—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, September 131:30—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, September 132:00—3:00 PMComputer 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. comThursday, September 137:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Parker Lecture & Lowell Reads Presentation - "Lessons from Lewiston, Maine: A Refugee Story" - Chery
In 2002, Lewiston, Maine garnered national attention when more than 2,500 Somali migrants chose to make the city their home. The unexpected migration changed the city forever, and the lives of many local residents, including Cheryl Hamilton. As the manager of the resettlement program at the time, Hamilton offers a unique perspective of her hometown in the months following 9/11.…Learn More14
Friday, September 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, September 143:00—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. 15
Saturday, September 159:30—10:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club
Children are welcome to join us and use your creativity to make a Lego masterpiece! All Lego Club creations will be put on display in the library until the next meeting. Legos are provided by the library. …Learn MoreSaturday, September 1510:00 AM—2:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Donation drop off - Children's Shopping Day
The Friends of the Library needs your
new or gently-used stuff! Why donate? The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell’s public library) will host
its popular annual Children’s Shopping Day on Saturday, November 24. During this highly anticipated event, children ages 4 to 14 shop for gifts on their own or with the help of friendly
library volunteers, who then help the young shoppers wrap and tag their treasures for friends and family.…Learn More16
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Monday, September 173:00—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 MoreMonday, September 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, September 1810:00—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, September 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, September 186:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club - Lowell Reads Complimentary Selection - Crossbones by Nuruddin Farah
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 More19
Wednesday, September 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, September 1912:00—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, September 195:00—6:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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 MoreWednesday, September 196:00—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, September 197:00—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, September 202:00—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, September 206:00—7:00 PMDirector's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library meet to discuss various fundraising projects to support the library's musuem pass program and other initatives.Thursday, September 207:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Fall Book Tasting
Fall is coming and it's time to snuggle up and get to reading.
Join us for a special program to give you some suggestions to read in a variety of categories, including fall-themed selections, scary stories, family-focused fiction, young adult literature for adults, and more! Build your to-be read list and consider taking a few home that night!
Light refreshments served.…Learn More21
Friday, September 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, September 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, September 2210:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Special Needs Friends: A Playgroup for Special Needs Children & Their Families
Come and play with us! We'll sing songs, play games, move and groove, and more! For all special needs children and their families. Siblings are always welcome!
For more information contact Molly Hancock, Coordinator of Youth Services at 978-674-1527 or at mhancock@lowelllibrary.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 2210:00 AM—2:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Donation drop off - Children's Shopping Day
The Friends of the Library needs your
new or gently-used stuff! Why donate? The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell’s public library) will host
its popular annual Children’s Shopping Day on Saturday, November 24. During this highly anticipated event, children ages 4 to 14 shop for gifts on their own or with the help of friendly
library volunteers, who then help the young shoppers wrap and tag their treasures for friends and family.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 221:00—2:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell and the Flu Pandemic of 1918
Free event! Presented by Walter Hickey and the Lowell Historical Society
Spanish Influenza, Influenza, Flu, Grippe, La Grippe…by whatever name it was called, Lowell was impacted by this Pandemic.
From mid-September to December, there were 7394 Influenza cases with 163 deaths.…Learn More23
Sunday, September 232:00—3:30 PMLowell National Historical Park Visitor's Center, 246 Market St.
Lowell Reads presents Suitcase Stores in the Neighborhood
Everyone has an immigration story. Listen to three inspiring stories from U. S. and foreign-born residents with local Lowell ties.
Program includes a talk-back with the storytellers about his or her perspective on immigrant integration.
Sponsored by the Pollard Memorial Library Foundation in partnership with the International Institute.24
Monday, September 243:00—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 MoreMonday, September 246:30—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 More25
Tuesday, September 2510:00—11:00 AMComputer 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. Tuesday, September 2510:30—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, September 257:00—8:30 PMUMass Lowell Cushing Field Complex, 275 Riverside St.
Lowell Reads Library Night at UML Soccer vs. Holy Cross
Cheer on former Lewiston High School soccer player, Abdi Sharrif-Hassan, & teammates as he plays for the River Hawks!26
Wednesday, September 2610:30—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, September 266:00—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, September 267:00—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, September 2710:30—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 More28
Friday, September 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 More29
Saturday, September 2910:00 AM—2:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Donation drop off - Children's Shopping Day
The Friends of the Library needs your
new or gently-used stuff! Why donate? The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell’s public library) will host
its popular annual Children’s Shopping Day on Saturday, November 24. During this highly anticipated event, children ages 4 to 14 shop for gifts on their own or with the help of friendly
library volunteers, who then help the young shoppers wrap and tag their treasures for friends and family.…Learn More30