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Friday, November 110:00—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, October 4th, to talk with the staff and enjoy some coffee, tea, and pastries. Open to all patrons, no advance registration required.Friday, November 110:30 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 More2
Saturday, November 2Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, November 210:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose - Saturday Edition
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! For children age 3 and younger. No sign up required.3
Sunday, November 3Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, November 43:30—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 MoreMonday, November 46:30—8:00 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 More5
Tuesday, November 510:00—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, November 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 511:00 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.6
Wednesday, November 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 Wednesday, November 63:00—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, November 66:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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, November 67:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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, November 72:00—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, November 76:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Liv
November 2019 Selection: Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives by Jane BroxThe 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.…Learn More8
Friday, November 810:30 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, November 83:00—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. 9
Saturday, November 9Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, November 910:00 AM—1:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Coalition for a Better Acre Fall Community Swap
Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre e puts on a free Community Swap. It's a rummage sale, but everything is free! The idea is that you bring stuff you don't need anymore and take stuff you can use. It's a great excuse to clear out your closet, or take home something fun.…Learn More10
Sunday, November 10Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, November 11Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, November 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 124:00—7:00 PMLiteracy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
US Census Recruitment
The US Census Bureau is Hiring for the 2020 Census. Jobs include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U. S. citizen or legal resident.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 1310:30—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, November 133:00—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, November 134:30—5:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Veterans Day Reception Honoring Samuel S. Pollard - Lowell Library Celebrates 175th
The library will be unveiling a commemorative plaque under the portrait of Samuel S. Pollard on the library’s first floor. There will be a presentation of colors by an honor guard, followed by a short speaking program including city representatives and members of the Pollard family, a brief presentation about the library providing new access to Lowell’s veterans documents.…Learn More14
Thursday, November 147:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Parker Lecture: Jane Brox “Silence a Social History”
Jane Brox will be reading from and discussing her new book, Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives, which examines the ways in which silence – both chosen and imposed – shapes our minds and our lives. She focuses her inquiry on two institutions that place silence at their center, the monastery and the penitentiary, and she considers the essential and increasingly rare role of silence in contemporary life.…Learn More15
Friday, November 1510:30 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, November 153:00—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. 16
Saturday, November 16Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, November 169:30—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. Saturday, November 1611:00 AM—2:00 PMLiteracy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
US Census Recruitment
The US Census Bureau is Hiring for the 2020 Census. Jobs include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U. S. citizen or legal resident.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 17Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, November 183:30—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 MoreMonday, November 186:30—8:00 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 More19
Tuesday, November 1910:00—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, November 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 196:30—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, November 2010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friends-Giving Celebration
Come celebrate friendship, family and fun!
Join us for songs, dance, and stories. All children and their grownups are welcome.Wednesday, November 203:00—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, November 206:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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, November 207:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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, November 2110:00—11:00 AMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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.
Thursday, November 2110:30—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, November 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
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.
Thursday, November 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, November 216:30—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 More22
Friday, November 2210:30 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, November 2212:30—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Meet and Greet CLW Staff Community Forum
Join the staff of the Pollard Memorial Library and Center for Living & Working for a “meet and greet” open to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Presentation will be in American Sign Language. If you need any other communication access or to RSVP to attend, please contact Denise Paro by November 19th.…Learn MoreFriday, November 223:00—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. 23
Saturday, November 23Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, November 24Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, November 253:30—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 MoreMonday, November 256:30—8:00 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 More26
Tuesday, November 2610:00—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, November 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn More27
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Thursday, November 28Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Friday, November 29Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Saturday, November 30Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, November 3011:00 AM—1:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Wreath Decorating Workshop
Celebrate City of Lights and the holiday season by joining the Library staff for a fun wreath decorating event. Open to everyone. We recommend that families register just one parent for one wreath, but all family members can attend. We'll provide everything you need to decorate—you just need to provide the artistic inspiration.…Learn More