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Friday, March 110:30—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, March 13:00—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. 2
Saturday, March 2Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, March 29:30—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 More3
Sunday, March 3Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, March 46:30—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 More5
Tuesday, March 510:30—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, March 54:30—5:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Staff Volunteer Orientation: On the Road Marathon
We are still looking for a few staff volunteers for our 2nd annual On the Road Reading marathon. Stop by this orientation meeting to learn more. Contact Sean Thibodeau, Coordinator of Community Planning 978-674-1542 or sthibodeau@lowelllibrary. org.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 610:30—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. 7
Thursday, March 79:00—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, March 73:00—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, March 76:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - Revolutionary Mothers by Carol Berkin
March 2019 Selection: Revolutionary Mothers by Carol BerkinThe 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 More8
Friday, March 810:30—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, March 83:00—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, March 87:00—9:30 PMMiddlesex CC Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St. Lowell
Kerouac King of the Beats / Haunted Life Panel Discussion
Join us for a screening of the newly restored in high definition version of John Antonelli film Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985 | 78 min. | Trailer). The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about Kerouac as a young writer and the Merrimack Repertory Theater's adaptation of the novel fragment The Haunted Life set to make it's premier later in March.…Learn More9
Saturday, March 9Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, March 910:00—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 MoreSaturday, March 912:00—11:00 PMMiddlesex CC Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St. Lowell
Kerouac Corner (First Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
On the Road Reading Marathon
Join us for our second annual On the Road Reading Marathon! 2019 Timetable | FAQ12pm-4pm - Kerouac Corner of Pollard Library
4pm-11pm - Middlesex Community College Academic Arts Center, 240 Central StreetEvent is free and open to the public — No registration required to attend.…Learn MoreSaturday, March 92:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lexington Robotics Outreach
Interested in Lego Robotics?This program for grades 4-8 will include a robot demonstration and hands-on program experiences. No sign-up needed. 10
Sunday, March 10Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Sunday, March 102:00—3:30 PMBoott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John St., Lowell
Lowell Talks Presents: Kerouac: His Life and Legacy in Lowell
Join us for Lowell National Historical Park’s March’s Lowell Talks program featuring poet Matt W. Miller. Together, we’ll discuss the life and legacy of Jack Kerouac, the successful beat writer who was born and raised in Lowell, MA. Free and open…Learn More11
Monday, March 113:00—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, March 116:30—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 More12
Tuesday, March 1210:00—11:00 AMComputer 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. Tuesday, March 1210:30—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 More13
Wednesday, March 1310:30—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. 14
Thursday, March 1410:30—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, March 142:00—3:00 PMComputer 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. Thursday, March 143:00—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, March 146:30—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 More15
Friday, March 1510:30—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 More16
Saturday, March 16Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, March 162:00—4:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Author Visit: Cliff & Linda Hoyt - A Century of Cures: Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell MA
Cliff & Linda Hoyt’s collection of J. C. Ayer Co. memorabilia was one of the main reasons they moved from Maryland to Lowell. They began writing the book within months of moving here in April of 2004. Since they knew they would have to describe the bottles used by the Ayer Company, they began writing a bottle manufacturing identification guide.…Learn More17
Sunday, March 17Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, March 186:30—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 More19
Tuesday, March 1910:00—11:00 AMComputer 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. comTuesday, March 1910:30—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, March 193:30—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, March 196:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - My Tender Matador
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 More20
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Thursday, March 212:00—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, March 213:00—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, March 216:00—7:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED - Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library meet to discuss various fundraising projects to support the library's museum pass program and other initiatives. Meeting cancelled--check back on the Friends' page for updated meeting info.Thursday, March 217:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Let's Get Crafty - Watercolors!
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 More22
Friday, March 2210:30—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, March 223:00—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. 23
Saturday, March 23Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, March 2310:00—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dave McKean Irish Talk & Book Signing - "The Days That Went Before Us: Stories & Accounts of Lowell'
Author Dave McKean will talk about his new book, "The Days That Went Before Us: Stories & Accounts of Lowell's Early Irish". From the riot that started it all, to the rocky road to Boston. From thousands taking the temperance pledge, to keening at an Irish wake.…Learn More24
Sunday, March 24Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, March 253:00—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, March 256:30—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 More26
Tuesday, March 2610:00—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, March 2610:30—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 More27
Wednesday, March 2710:30—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. 28
Thursday, March 281:30—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, March 282:00—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, March 283:00—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, March 286:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Be Curious & Never Stop Learning - Stress Management
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 More29
Friday, March 2910:30—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, March 293:00—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. 30
Saturday, March 30Closed
Senior Center Branch
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