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Thursday, August 16:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Gulf by Jack E. Davis
August 2019 Selection: The Gulf: The Making of An American Sea by Jack E. DavisThe 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 More2
Friday, August 210:00—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, August 210:30—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 More3
Saturday, August 3Closed
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Sunday, August 4Closed
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Monday, August 510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Explorers Club Storytime
Are you a curious kid? Join us for a special storytime just for explorers. For cihldren ages 3-6 years. Sign up required. Monday, August 56:30—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 More6
Tuesday, August 610:30—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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 66:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Out of this World Family PJ Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and getting out those night time wiggles! All children and their grownups are welcomed. No sign up required. 7
Wednesday, August 712:00—1:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
"The Origin of Madame Time" - Interactive Fiction Club
As an avid fan of superheroes and a harsh critic of villains, the battle over the abandoned amusement park captured your imagination. But when the nuclear airship Mephistopheles exploded above you, it seemed like all was lost--that is, until your latent…Learn MoreWednesday, August 72:00—4:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Drop-in Craft for Ages 3 and Older
While supplies last. No sign up necessary. 8
Thursday, August 811:00 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEAM Wars
Is the force with you? Children in grades K-4 will test their Jedi powers in Star Wars STEAM activities and make a lightsaber craft. Sign up required. Thursday, August 86:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Summer of '69 Flashback Movie
The Summer of '69 was epic for a number of reasons. This summer, we'll be playing a selection of some of the most influential events of this period.
August's topic is focused on the generation-defining concert, showing how the concert known as Woodstock came to being.…Learn More9
Friday, August 910:30—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 More10
Saturday, August 10Closed
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Sunday, August 11Closed
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Monday, August 122:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Out of this World Family Summer Movie Series
Enjoy the adventures of Piggy, Kermit, Animal and more as they explore the universe beyond our atmosphere. Monday, August 126:30—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 More13
Tuesday, August 132:00—4:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
From Books to the Big Screen - Teen Movie Series
We are showing movies based on popular teen books. We'll have trivia contests and prizes at each showing. Hope you'll join us!August 13th—Everything, Everything
August 14th—Golden Compass
August 15th—It’s Kind of a Funny Story
August 16th—Ready…Learn MoreTuesday, August 136:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Night Time Movie Series
A 12-year old boy realizes that time does fly when he gets involved with a spaceship that causes him to travel 8-years into the future. 14
Wednesday, August 1410:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club
Like Legos? Come build with us! For children ages 5 and older. No sign up necessaryWednesday, August 1412:00—1:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
"The Origin of Madame Time" - Interactive Fiction Club
As an avid fan of superheroes and a harsh critic of villains, the battle over the abandoned amusement park captured your imagination. But when the nuclear airship Mephistopheles exploded above you, it seemed like all was lost--that is, until your latent…Learn MoreWednesday, August 142:00—4:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
From Books to the Big Screen - Teen Movie Series
We are showing movies based on popular teen books. We'll have trivia contests and prizes at each showing. Hope you'll join us!August 13th—Everything, Everything
August 14th—Golden Compass
August 15th—It’s Kind of a Funny Story
August 16th—Ready…Learn More15
Thursday, August 152:00—4:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
From Books to the Big Screen - Teen Movie Series
We are showing movies based on popular teen books. We'll have trivia contests and prizes at each showing. Hope you'll join us!August 13th—Everything, Everything
August 14th—Golden Compass
August 15th—It’s Kind of a Funny Story
August 16th—Ready…Learn MoreThursday, August 157:00—8:45 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Local Author: A.G. Reidy - dinkweed: stories
Local author A. G. Reidy will talk about her new colleciton of stories dinkweed. Copies will be available for purchase. Reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Book Synopsis: Three brothers. One city. Countless shenanigans. 1970s Lowell, Massachusetts is a different place from what we know today.…Learn More16
Friday, August 1610:30—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, August 162:00—4:15 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
From Books to the Big Screen - Teen Movie Series
We are showing movies based on popular teen books. We'll have trivia contests and prizes at each showing. Hope you'll join us!August 13th—Everything, Everything
August 14th—Golden Compass
August 15th—It’s Kind of a Funny Story
August 16th—Ready…Learn More17
Saturday, August 17Closed
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Sunday, August 18Closed
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Monday, August 199:30 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 MoreMonday, August 196:30—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 More20
Tuesday, August 209:30 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, August 206:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
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 More21
Wednesday, August 2112:00—1:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
"The Origin of Madame Time" - Interactive Fiction Club
As an avid fan of superheroes and a harsh critic of villains, the battle over the abandoned amusement park captured your imagination. But when the nuclear airship Mephistopheles exploded above you, it seemed like all was lost--that is, until your latent…Learn More22
Thursday, August 227:00—8:45 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Local Author: Norma Murphy - A Better Life
Local author Norma Murphy will talk about her new novel A Better Life. Copies will be available for purchase. Reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Book Synopsis: One summer morning, Jenny takes a little girl from the back seat of a car, telling herself and her boyfriend Gene she was saving her.…Learn More23
Friday, August 2310:30—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 More24
Saturday, August 24Closed
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Sunday, August 25Closed
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Monday, August 266:30—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 More27
Tuesday, August 2710:30—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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn More28
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Thursday, August 296:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Reads - Mindful Eating: Understanding How We are Manipulated into Eating Too Much with Liz Ba
Have you ever eaten an entire bowl of popcorn when you weren’t hungry? Do you know what 1 cup of cereal really looks like? When we eat mindlessly we often miss the triggers and signs that our bodies send us to let us know we are not hungry. Join chef Liz Barbour as she helps to identify the cycle of mindless eating and offers some simple ways to help you be a more “mindful” eater so you can change your eating habits with success.…Learn More30
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