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Sunday, September 1Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Monday, September 2Closed
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Wednesday, September 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 More
Wednesday, September 46:00—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, September 47:00—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, September 59:00—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, September 56:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Reads 2019: Body Leaping Backward - Non-Fiction Book Club Discussion
September 2019 Selection is the Lowell Reads 2019 book: Body Leaping Backward: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood by Maureen StantonThe 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 More
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Friday, September 610:00—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, November 3, to talk with the director and enjoy some coffee, tea, and pastries. Open to all patrons, no advance registration required.
Friday, September 610:30—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 More
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Saturday, September 7Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, September 8Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, September 96:30—8:00 PMFirst FloorMain 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 More
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Tuesday, September 1010:00—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, September 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 More
Tuesday, September 107:00—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Reads - Memoir Writing Workshop with Dr. Melissa Juchniewicz
Everyone has a story to tell. That is the premise of the “Memoir Writing: Share that Story of Yours” program led by UMass Lowell adjunct English Professor Melissa Juchniewicz
But where do you start? What do you need to begin? Do you have to be a great writer? What if others don’t like what you have to say? Juchniewicz will demonstrate how with just your memories and pencil and paper, you can begin to voice your wonderful stories.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 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 More
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Thursday, September 1210:30—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, September 122:00—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, September 126:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Reads 2019: Movie Night - The Anonymous People
2013 | Documentary |Directed by Greg Williams | 88 min. The Anonymous People is a feature documentary film about the 23. 5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Deeply entrenched social stigma and mass participation in widely successful anonymous 12-step groups have kept recovery voices silent and faces hidden for decades.…Learn More
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Friday, September 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 More
Friday, September 133:00—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.
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Saturday, September 14Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, September 15Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, September 166:30—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 More
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Tuesday, September 1710:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Email - Computer Workshop at Senior Center
New users will learn to use email. Tech Night appointments can be made to set up new accounts.
Tuesday, September 1710:30—11:30 AMPicture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
"Mini" 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 More
Tuesday, September 176:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - The Crazed by Ha Jin
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, September 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 More
Wednesday, September 186:00—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, September 187:00—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, September 1910:30—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 More
Thursday, September 192:00—3:00 PMComputer 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.
Thursday, September 196:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Protect Yourself & Others from Immigration Scams - "Notario" Fraud - Mass. Attorney General
Avoiding Immigration Scams
The Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law, also known as “Notario” fraud, can be devastating and costly to its victims. Join us for this presentation by the Attorney General’s Office to help you and others you know avoid immigration scams and protect your assets.…Learn More
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Friday, September 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 More
Friday, September 203:00—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.
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Saturday, September 21Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, September 219:30—10:15 AMPicture Book 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. &n…Learn More
Saturday, September 2111:00 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, September 22Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, September 236:30—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 More
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Tuesday, September 2410:00—11:00 AMComputer 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.
Tuesday, September 2410:30—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 More
Tuesday, September 246:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lowell Reads 2019: Vinyassa Flow & Deep Relaxation Yoga - ALL LEVELS
Presented by yoga instructor Sarah Thibodeau. Drawing from her own experience, her focus is on mindful breath and movement, followed by deep relaxation. This grounding practice will ease the body, mind, and spirit, laying a foundation of wellness.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2510:30—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, September 253:00—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 More
Wednesday, September 256:00—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, September 257:00—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, September 2610:30—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 More
Thursday, September 262:00—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.
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Friday, September 2710:30 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 More
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Saturday, September 28Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, September 29Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, September 306:30—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 More