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Tuesday, January 1Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Wednesday, January 23:00—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 More3
Thursday, January 39:00—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, January 36:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
January 2019 Selection: A Brief History of Time by Stephen HawkingThe 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 More4
Friday, January 410:30—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, January 43:00—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. 5
Saturday, January 5Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 59:30—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 More6
Sunday, January 6Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 73:00—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, January 76:30—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 More8
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Wednesday, January 93:00—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, January 97:00—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, January 102:00—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, January 106:30—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!This month's selection - This American Western film released in 1969 follows 2 Wild West outlaws who are on the run from a posse looking to recoup the losses from a series of train robberies.…Learn More11
Friday, January 1110:30—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 More12
Saturday, January 12Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, January 13Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 143:00—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, January 146:30—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 More15
Tuesday, January 159:00 AM—1:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
No Public Computers Available Due to MaintenanceUpgrade
Due to a scheduled maintenance upgrade, there will be no computers or printers available for public use from 9 am until approximately 1 pm. If the work is completed earlier than expected, computers will be made available as early as possible. Thank you for your understanding.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 1510:30—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, January 153:30—4:30 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 Tuesdays from 5 PM - 6 PM. Readers can sign up for 15 minute slots.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 156:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
World Literature Book Club - Elegance of the Hedgehog
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 More16
Wednesday, January 163:00—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, January 167:00—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, January 172:00—3:00 PMComputer 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. Thursday, January 176:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Be Curious & Never Stop Learning - Topic: Procrastination
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 More18
Friday, January 1810:30—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 More19
Saturday, January 1910:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Special Needs Play Group
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 More20
Sunday, January 20Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 21Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, January 2210:30—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 More23
Wednesday, January 2310:30—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, January 233:00—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 More24
Thursday, January 2410:30—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, January 242:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Cell Phone Skills with Digital Photos - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
Learn to use your smartphone to send and receive texts and email; attach and download digital photos.25
Friday, January 2510:30—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, January 253:00—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. 26
Saturday, January 26Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, January 27Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 283:00—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, January 286:30—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 More29
Tuesday, January 2910:30—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 More30
Wednesday, January 3010:30—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, January 303:00—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 More31
Thursday, January 312:00—3:00 PMComputer 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. Thursday, January 316:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Let's Get Crafty - Pinecone Animals
Let’s Get Crafty Series
Each month, the library will be offering a special open art activity to try your hand at arts and crafts. This series to combine creativity and relaxation into creating something new. This series is open to all ages, but parents must stay with their children if attending.…Learn More