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Tuesday, October 110:30—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 More2
Wednesday, October 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, October 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, October 36:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization
October 2019 Selection: The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization by Vince BeiserThe 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 More4
Friday, October 410:00—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, October 410:30 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, October 43:00—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. 5
Saturday, October 5Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, October 510:30—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.Saturday, October 511:00 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, October 6Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, October 76:30—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 More8
Tuesday, October 810:30—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 More9
Wednesday, October 911:00 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, October 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, October 96:00—7:00 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.
Wednesday, October 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, October 1010:30—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, October 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, October 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!Have questions about the upcoming films? Contact Bridget Cooley, Community Planning Librarian, at bcooley@lowelllibrary.…Learn MoreThursday, October 107:00—8:30 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Intro to Genealogy
Intro to Genealogy – October 10, 2019 – Memorial Hall at the PML – 7:00 pm Want to start looking into your family history but don't know where to start? Want to try out research without having to spend a lot of money for online resources? The Pollard Memorial Library reference staff and Lowell Historical Society members will be offering an introduction to genealogy with helpful hints on how to organize your research, what tools to consider, free resources both in the library and online, and much more.…Learn More11
Friday, October 1110:30 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, October 112:30—5:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! - Jonathan Collins Art Opening and Reception
Opening and Art Reception of Jonathan Collins Art exhibit featuring Images of Kerouac. Full List of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Festival events here.Friday, October 113:00—4:00 PMYoung Adult (YA) Area - First FloorMain 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, October 113:30—5:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! - Orlando and Lowell—The Jack Kerouac Orlando Project
Presentation by Erik Deckers from the Orlando Writers in Residence. Full List of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Festival events here.12
Saturday, October 12Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, October 1212:30—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Cathy Cassady
Cathy will present a program about her parents Neal and Carolyn, and share some stories about what it was like growing up surrounded by prominent figures of the Beat Generation.13
Sunday, October 13Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, October 14Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, October 1510:00—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, October 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 156:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - The Cave by Jose Saramago
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 More16
Wednesday, October 1610:30—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, October 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, October 166:00—7:00 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.
Wednesday, October 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, October 1710:30—11:30 AMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Play Zone
Ready, set, play! Children and their families are invited to join us in a playtime program in the Picture Book room. This program focuses on one-on-one interaction between a caregiver and a child, socialization with other families with young children, and PLAYTIME with fun and age-appropriate toys.…Learn MoreThursday, October 172:00—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.18
Friday, October 1810:00 AM—1:00 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
Friday, October 1810:30 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, October 183:00—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. 19
Saturday, October 19Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, October 199:00—10:30 AMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Halloween Drop-in Craft
Come to the Children’s Desk and make a ghoulish decoration take home and get in the spirit of Halloween! For children 3 and up. While supplies last. Saturday, October 199:30 AM—3:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Genealogy Day at the Pollard!
Join other genealogy enthusiasts for a day of hints, tips, and tricks to making your family research and genealogy projects more efficient with new technology, opportunities, and access. Registration required!
9:30 am—Family History on your Smartphone or Tablet—Pam Holland Discover new ways to enhance your research and capture data.…Learn More20
Sunday, October 20Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, October 216:30—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 More22
Tuesday, October 2210:00—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, October 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! We will have one session each day at 10:30AM.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 227:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
John Desmond Author Talk
About the Book:The number of evictions in Balinmore, Ireland is on the rise. Eamonn McDonagh feels that he must resist the English landlord who is responsible for the misery inflicted on the Irish people in his town, so he forms a secret society known as "The Black Thorn.…Learn More23
Wednesday, October 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, October 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 MoreWednesday, October 236:00—7:00 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.
Wednesday, October 237:00—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, October 2410:30—11:30 AMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Play Zone
Ready, set, play! Children and their families are invited to join us in a playtime program in the Picture Book room. This program focuses on one-on-one interaction between a caregiver and a child, socialization with other families with young children, and PLAYTIME with fun and age-appropriate toys.…Learn MoreThursday, October 242:00—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, October 246:00—7:00 PMGround Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Meet & Greet with the Friends!
Bring a Friend, Meet a Friend! Learn what the Friends contribute to the library and how you can use your time, talent & treasure to assist the Friends and the Library. Light refreshments served. Thursday, October 247:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Parker Lecture: Jane Sweetland “Boxcar Diplomacy: Two Trains that Crossed an Ocean”
Boxcar Diplomacy is about two trains that crossed the Atlantic after WWII.
“The Friendship Train” was initiated by columnist Drew Pearson who noted that Communists were getting a foothold in a hungry Europe and Americans could showcase democracy with gifts of food.…Learn More25
Friday, October 2510:30 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, October 2512:00—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 October 22nd.…Learn MoreFriday, October 253:00—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. 26
Saturday, October 26Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, October 269:30—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. …Learn MoreSaturday, October 2611:00 AM—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Friends of the PML Pop-Up Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library for a Pop-Up book sale to help us keep our spaces organized. Get new and gently used books, DVDs, and CDs at amazing prices. Something for everyone!27
Sunday, October 27Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, October 283:30—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, October 286:30—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 More29
Tuesday, October 2910:00—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, October 2910:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Un-Scary Halloween
Wear your costume & get into the Halloween spirit! Our annual UN-scary Halloween celebration is full of stories, rhymes and songs. All children and their grownups are welcome.
No registration required.…Learn More30
Wednesday, October 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, October 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