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Monday, April 16:30—7:30 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 More2
Tuesday, April 210:30—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 More3
Wednesday, April 37:00—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 49:00—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, April 43:00—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 MoreThursday, April 46:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - Winter World by Bernd Heinrich
April 2019 Selection: Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd HeinrichThe Pollard Library Non-Fiction 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 More5
Friday, April 510:00—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, April 510:30—11:30 AMKerouac Corner (First Floor)Main 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, April 53:00—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. 6
Saturday, April 6Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, April 610:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose - Saturday Edition
Join us for a special Spring edition of Mother Goose on the Loose on Saturdays! 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.…Learn More7
Sunday, April 7Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, April 86:30—7:30 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 More9
Tuesday, April 910:30—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 More10
Wednesday, April 1010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Storytime
All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music, and movement. Wednesday, April 106:00—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 107:00—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 1110:30—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, April 112:00—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, April 113:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
175th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration
Plaque Dedication Honoring 2002 Library Renovation Project
As a kick off to our year-long celebration of the 175 anniversary of our founding. There will be a short speaking program followed by a screening of a short documentary about the project—and of course, cake! This event will be held on Take Action for Libraries Day during ALA’s National Library week.…Learn MoreThursday, April 116:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Movie Replay - Watch Recent Classics from the past 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years!
Some amazing films have been produced in the past 50 years. This special event will offering special viewings of some of the more modern classics. Visit the library for an updated list of these modern "classics" that you have to see again!Have questions about the upcoming films? Contact Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian, at bcooley@lowelllibrary.…Learn More12
Friday, April 1210:30—11:30 AMGround 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, April 123:00—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. 13
Saturday, April 13Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, April 14Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, April 15Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, April 169:30 AM—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
2-day Lego Mindstorms Robotics and 3D Printing Camp
Conducted by MC3D Robotics
Ages: 9 - 11 years Sign up required. (Limited to 12 participants)
- Register with the library first either online or in-person. Parents will receive a registration form from MC3D Robotics with information about how the program will run.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 1610:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Internet & Browsers with Email - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Topics include opening a browser, surfing the web, performing a search, and online Email safety. Tuesday, April 166:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - Cold Skin by Albert Sánchez Piñol
The Pollard Library International 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 More17
Wednesday, April 179:30 AM—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
2-day Lego Mindstorms Robotics and 3D Printing Camp
Conducted by MC3D Robotics
Ages: 9 - 11 years
Sign up required. (Limited to 12 participants)Register with the library first either online or in-person. Parents will receive a registration form from MC3D Robotics with information about how the program will run.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 174:30—5:30 PMStudy Room 112Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Frayline Paula
Wednesday, April 176:00—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 177:00—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 1810:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Bow Wow Spring Storytime
Ages 3 - 7Join us for a special spring storytime featuring our therapy dog, Thor, and his handler Joyce! We will be reading spring themed stories, singing songs, playing instruments, and making a craft. Make sure to stay after storytime for a special meet and greet with Thor! Sign up are required.…Learn MoreThursday, April 182:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Movie - Doing whatever a Spider can!
All children and their families are invited to join us for a family movie. This animated film stars Miles Morales as a New York teen struggling with a new school, friends, and on top of all that, being the new Spider-Man. He meets various versions of this iconic superhero from different dimensions and trains to become the new protector of his city.…Learn MoreThursday, April 182:00—3:00 PMComputer 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 digital photos.Thursday, April 186:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Be Curious & Never Stop Learning Thursdays - Bad Art Challenge
Be Curious and Never Stop Learning. Want to learn about something new or share your experiences with others who want to learn from you? Each month, a new topic will be selected by the group who attends. We'll be exploring technology, life experiences, online resources, community assets, and more while having a combination of presentation and interactive discussions to get the most about a particular topic.…Learn More19
Friday, April 19All DayGround 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
Library Closing at 2 pm
The library is closing early per City Manager at 2 pm.
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Saturday, April 20Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, April 21Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, April 226:30—7:30 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 More23
Tuesday, April 2310:00—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, April 2310:30—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, April 231:00—5:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Census 2020 Day at the Library
The United States Census Bureau is in the process of recruiting applicants to work on the upcoming 2020 Decennial Census. The Pollard Memorial Library will hold a Census Day on Tuesday, April 23 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. A representative from the Census Bureau will be here to give information about the jobs they are recruiting for and assist anyone interested in applying.…Learn More24
Wednesday, April 2410:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Storytime
All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music, and movement. 25
Thursday, April 251:30—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! Thursday, April 252:00—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 253:00—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 MoreThursday, April 256:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lantern Decoration with Paper Lanterns Screening Director Q&A
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Points of Light Lantern Decoration 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Film Screening - Paper Lanterns8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Q&A with Director Barry FrechetteFree Lantern Decorating event. Join us to decorate lanterns to be launched in the Western Canal at the 3rd annual Points of Light event on May 4, 2019.…Learn More26
Friday, April 2610:30—11:30 AMGround 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, April 2611:30 AM—2:30 PMStudy Room 107Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Brown Tutor
Friday, April 263:00—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. 27
Saturday, April 27Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, April 279:30—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 More28
Sunday, April 28Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, April 296:30—7:30 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 More30
Tuesday, April 3010:30—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, April 307:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Author Visit: Eleanor Dunfey-Freiburger "Counter Culture: Clams, Convents , and a Circle of Global C
Join us for a special book talk by author Eleanor Dunfey-Freiburger on her book Counter Culture: Clams, Convents and a Circle of Global Citizens. The book traces the powerful legacy of The Dunfey family. With roots in Lowell's Acre neighborhood where they opened a variety store luncheonette which grew to a fried clam stand on Hampton Beach to a hotel empire.…Learn More