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Sunday, December 1Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Monday, December 23:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEAM Exploration with Full Steam Learning - CANCELLED - Make-up session added 12/16/19
Join us for a series of workshops about STEAM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - Math). Workshops are open for grades 3 - 5. Registration is required. Sign up once and attend all of the workshops. Please register using the child's name only.…Learn More3
Tuesday, December 310:00—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, December 310:30—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 More4
Wednesday, December 410:30—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, December 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 More5
Thursday, December 52:00—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, December 56:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
December 2019 Selection: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy SnyderThe 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 More6
Friday, December 610:30 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 63:00—4:00 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. 7
Saturday, December 7Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, December 710:30—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 MoreSaturday, December 71:00—2:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Northeast Birds of Prey
Presented by Wingmasters
Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize")…. he program is designed to explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world.…Learn More8
Sunday, December 8Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, December 93:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEAM Exploration with Full Steam Learning
Join us for a series of workshops about STEAM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - Math).
Workshops are open for grades 3 - 5. Registration is required. Sign up once and attend all of the workshops. Please register using the child's name only.…Learn More10
Tuesday, December 1010:00—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, December 1010:30—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 More11
Wednesday, December 1110:30—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, December 1111:00 AM—2:00 PMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
School's Out Drop-in Craft
Get crafty in the children’s department on select early release or days off from school. All children (ages 5+) are invited to drop by the Children’s Department and make a special craft. While supplies last. No registration required.Wednesday, December 113:00—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 More12
Thursday, December 122:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Email - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
New users will learn to use email. Tech Night appointments can be made to set up new accounts.Thursday, December 126:00—7:00 PMDirector's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friends of the PML
Join the Friends for a quarterly meeting. They'll be discussing their goals for 2020, events (both planned and new, exciting ones), outreach opportunities, and more! Have some ideas for the Friends? They'd love to hear it! Can't attend, but want to get involved? Email volunteer@friendsofpml.…Learn More13
Friday, December 1310:30 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 133:00—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Anime Club - CANCELLED
Due to a conflict, this session of Anime Club has been cancelled. =========================================================================Love all things anime? Share your fandom with others who like the same. Enjoy everything anime with this special club.…Learn More14
Saturday, December 14Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, December 149:30—10:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club & Little Builders
Calling all builders! Children ages three and up are welcome to come to our brand new Lego Club featuring building supplies for big and little builders. We will be providing Lego bricks, giant building blocks, and more. No sign up required. 15
Sunday, December 15Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, December 163:30—4:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEAM Exploration with Full Steam Learning
Join us for a series of workshops about STEAM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - Math).
Workshops are open for grades 3 - 5. Registration is required. Sign up once and attend all of the workshops. Please register using the child's name only.…Learn More17
Tuesday, December 1710:00—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, December 1710:30—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, December 176:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club
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 More
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Wednesday, December 1810:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Wiggly Wednesday
Come get your wiggles and jiggles out with us!
We’ll dance, jump, move and groove. All children and their grownup are welcome. No sign up required. Wednesday, December 181:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Pollard Potlucks - Holiday Cookie Swap - CANCELLED
Due to lack of signups, the cookie swap is cancelled. Wednesday, December 183:00—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 More19
Thursday, December 1910:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Bow WOW Storytime
Join us select Thursday mornings for a special storytime featuring our therapy dog, Thor and his handler Joyce. We will be reading books, singing songs, and making a craft. For ages 2 - 5.Thursday, December 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, December 196:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Wrap your holiday presents!
It's that time of the season! Visit the Community Room from 6:30 - 8:00 pm for all your wrapping needs. We'll provide paper, tape, bows, tags and more to get your holiday wrapping done right in time for the holidays! We'll have tips for making your own holiday bags using wrapping paper and other tricks to help your get all your wrapping done.…Learn More20
Friday, December 2010:30 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 203:00—4:00 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. 21
Saturday, December 21Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, December 22Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, December 2311:00 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Gingerbread House Decorating
Celebrate the holiday season in sweet style by decorating your own “gingerbread” house with graham crackers and lots of candy! Children in PreK - grade 4 will be provided with supplies to decorate one house with their family. Sign up begins Monday, December 2nd.…Learn More24
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Wednesday, December 25Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Thursday, December 2610:30 AM—12:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Drop-in Family Game Day
No sign up needed. All children, teens and their families are invited to attend. Go old school with a variety of board games. Thursday, December 262:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Movie & Hot Chocolate
All children, teens and their families are invited to join us for an escape from the winter weather with some hot chocolate and the adventures of one of our favorite snowpeople!27
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Saturday, December 28Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, December 29Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, December 3010:30—11:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club & Little Builders - Special Vacation Week Time!
Calling all builders! Children ages three and up are welcome to come to our brand new Lego Club featuring building supplies for big and little builders. We will be providing Lego bricks, giant building blocks, and more. No sign up required. 31
Tuesday, December 3110:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Microsoft Excel- Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Learn how to store organize, and manipulate data with Microsoft Excel. PC Skills required.