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Saturday, August 1Closed
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Sunday, August 2Closed
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Monday, August 3All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Big Library Read Kicks Off - The Darwin Affair - Access to the e- & audio-book
Pollard Memorial Library cardholders can join millions of other readers around the globe in enjoying a historical fiction thriller eBook and audiobook during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From August 3-17, borrow and read Tim Mason’s “intellectually stimulating and viscerally exciting” The Darwin Affair without waitlists or holds by visiting the MVLC OverDrive collection or downloading the Libby app.…Learn MoreMonday, August 311:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Grab & Go Packet Pickups
Open to 6th grade and older. You must be registered for the Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners programs before you can pick up packets. Please make sure you are registered!Have you been interested in learning about Dungeons and Dragons? Here is your chance! Over 3 weeks, we will give you activities to help you create a character, develop your powers, and other important parts to playing D&D.…Learn MoreMonday, August 32:00—2:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Grab & Go Crafts Pick-up for grades K-4 - Cardboard Sword and Shield
En garde! Junior knights can bring home a cardboard sword and shield to decorate with sparkling plastic jewels. Keep your kids busy with the Library's Grab & Go Crafts. Open to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Monday, August 32:30—3:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Grab & Go Crafts Pick-up for grades K-4 - Cardboard Sword and Shield
En garde! Junior knights can bring home a cardboard sword and shield to decorate with sparkling plastic jewels. Keep your kids busy with the Library's Grab & Go Crafts. Open to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Monday, August 33:00—3:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Grab & Go Crafts Pick-up for grades K-4 - Cardboard Sword and Shield
En garde! Junior knights can bring home a cardboard sword and shield to decorate with sparkling plastic jewels. Keep your kids busy with the Library's Grab & Go Crafts. Open to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 4. 4
Tuesday, August 410:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Children's Book Bundle Day
Have you missed the Library and Children's Department staff? We miss you, too! Join us for a Children's Book Bundle Day where you can get lots of great books selected by our Library staff just for you! Books will be pre-arranged in groups of three.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 43:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 6th grade and up
. Join our expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, a game in which, you are always the main character in the story. As the main character your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More5
Wednesday, August 53:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Interactive Fiction (Advanced)
Open to 6th grade and up .
Join our expert Brendan Desilets for Interactive 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 More6
Thursday, August 69:00—10:00 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 10AM - 5PM
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, August 66:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
August 2020 Selection: White Fragility by Robin DiAngeloThe 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. Check out our events page for a full list of upcoming books and past discussions.…Learn More7
Friday, August 7All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Sandwich Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends!
Each Friday throughout the summer, the Library will be posting a special link with a new trivia challenge focusing on a different topic. Keep track of your scores and let us know what you think. The link to play the game as your convenience will be added to the events page as well as on the Library's social media platforms.…Learn MoreFriday, August 710:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
Hey adults and high schoolers, have you missed the Library and browsing? We miss you, too! Join us for a special opportunity to browse our new books that have arrived in the past few months. Books will be arranged for browsing and information on each item will be available.…Learn MoreFriday, August 73:00—4:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
VIRTUAL Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
Open to 6th grade and older. Have you been interested in learning about Dungeons and Dragons? Here is your chance! Over 3 weeks (July 27, August 3, and August 10 from 11 am - 12 pm), we will give you activities to help you create a character, develop your powers, and other important parts to playing D&D.…Learn More8
Saturday, August 8Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, August 9Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Monday, August 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Grab & Go Packet Pickups
Open to 6th grade and older. You must be registered for the Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners programs before you can pick up packets. Please make sure you are registered!Have you been interested in learning about Dungeons and Dragons? Here is your chance! Over 3 weeks, we will give you activities to help you create a character, develop your powers, and other important parts to playing D&D.…Learn MoreMonday, August 101:00—2:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animation Workshop for Teens - Materials Pick Up
Open to Grades 6 and up Space is limited to sign up on the library’s web site
You cannot pick up materials unless you are registered for the program. Make sure that you have registered for the August 12th or August 19th program. Join us for a two day exploration of the possibilities of animation.…Learn MoreMonday, August 102:00—2:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Catapult Challenge
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home. Monday, August 10th – Catapult Challenge – Make your own catapult out of craft sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon. Launch pom poms with your creation and see how…Learn MoreMonday, August 102:30—3:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Catapult Challenge
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 10th – Catapult Challenge – Make your own catapult out of craft sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon. Launch pom poms with your creation and see how far they go!
Monday, August 17th – Sunprint Pictures – Place objects on the Sunprint paper and lay in the sun, rinse it in water, and your print will appear like magic!
Monday, August 24th - Zipline – Make your own zipline out of a cup, string, and a plastic bobbin.…Learn MoreMonday, August 103:00—3:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Catapult Challenge
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 10th – Catapult Challenge – Make your own catapult out of craft sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon. Launch pom poms with your creation and see how…Learn More11
Tuesday, August 1110:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Children's Book Bundle Day
Have you missed the Library and Children's Department staff? We miss you, too! Join us for a Children's Book Bundle Day where you can get lots of great books selected by our Library staff just for you! Books will be pre-arranged in groups of three.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 113:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 6th grade and up
. Join our expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, a game in which, you are always the main character in the story. As the main character your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 114:00—5:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card
For Pollard eCard patrons only who signed up no later than July 15, 2020. Additional dates will be added in the future for other eCard recipients. Convert your current eCard to a physical card, which will allow you to borrow anything from the Library that we own!eCard patrons must bring proof of name and current Lowell residency to the back entrance of the building.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 115:00—6:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card
For Pollard eCard patrons only who signed up no later than July 15, 2020. Additional dates will be added in the future for other eCard recipients. Convert your current eCard to a physical card, which will allow you to borrow anything from the Library that we own!eCard patrons must bring proof of name and current Lowell residency to the back entrance of the building.…Learn More12
Wednesday, August 1210:00—11:00 AMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card
For Pollard eCard patrons only who signed up no later than July 15, 2020. Additional dates will be added in the future for other eCard recipients. Convert your current eCard to a physical card, which will allow you to borrow anything from the Library that we own!eCard patrons must bring proof of name and current Lowell residency to the back entrance of the building.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 1212:00—1:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Animation Workshop for Teens
Open to Grades 6 and up Space is limited to sign up on the library’s web site
Join us for a two day exploration of the possibilities of animation. Allison will emphasize the DIY technique, proving that no matter where you are or what tools you have, you can make animation happen.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 123:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Interactive Fiction (Advanced)
Open to 6th grade and up .
Join our expert Brendan Desilets for Interactive 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 More13
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Friday, August 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
August Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends!
Each Friday throughout the summer, the Library will be posting a special link with a new trivia challenge focusing on a different topic. Keep track of your scores and let us know what you think. The link to play the game as your convenience will be added to the events page as well as on the Library's social media platforms.…Learn MoreFriday, August 1410:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
Hey adults and high schoolers, have you missed the Library and browsing? We miss you, too! Join us for a special opportunity to browse our new books that have arrived in the past few months. Books will be arranged for browsing and information on each item will be available.…Learn MoreFriday, August 143:00—4:00 PMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
VIRTUAL Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
Open to 6th grade and older. Have you been interested in learning about Dungeons and Dragons? Here is your chance! Over 3 weeks (July 27, August 3, and August 10 from 11 am - 12 pm), we will give you activities to help you create a character, develop your powers, and other important parts to playing D&D.…Learn More15
Saturday, August 15Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, August 16Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Monday, August 171:00—2:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animation Workshop for Teens - Materials Pick Up
Open to Grades 6 and up Space is limited to sign up on the library’s web site
You cannot pick up materials unless you are registered for the program. Make sure that you have registered for the August 12th or August 19th program. Join us for a two day exploration of the possibilities of animation.…Learn MoreMonday, August 172:00—2:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Sunprint Pictures
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 17th – Sunprint Pictures – Place objects on the Sunprint paper and lay in the sun, rinse it in water, and your print will appear like magic! …Learn MoreMonday, August 172:30—3:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Sunprint Pictures
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 17th – Sunprint Pictures – Place objects on the Sunprint paper and lay in the sun, rinse it in water, and your print will appear like magic!…Learn More18
Tuesday, August 1810:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Children's Book Bundle Day
Have you missed the Library and Children's Department staff? We miss you, too! Join us for a Children's Book Bundle Day where you can get lots of great books selected by our Library staff just for you! Books will be pre-arranged in groups of three.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 183:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 6th grade and up
. Join our expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, a game in which, you are always the main character in the story. As the main character your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 186:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - The End of Eddy
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 More19
Wednesday, August 1912:00—1:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Animation Workshop for Teens
Open to Grades 6 and up Space is limited to sign up on the library’s web site
Join us for a two day exploration of the possibilities of animation. Allison will emphasize the DIY technique, proving that no matter where you are or what tools you have, you can make animation happen.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 193:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Interactive Fiction (Advanced)
Open to 6th grade and up .
Join our expert Brendan Desilets for Interactive 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 More20
Thursday, August 209:00—10:00 AMCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Delayed Opening - Library Hours 10AM - 5PM
Due to a special staff meeting, the Library will have a delayed opening of 10:00 am for all resources. Thank you for your understanding.
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Friday, August 21All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
School Smarts Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends!
Each Friday throughout the summer, the Library will be posting a special link with a new trivia challenge focusing on a different topic. Keep track of your scores and let us know what you think. The link to play the game as your convenience will be added to the events page as well as on the Library's social media platforms.…Learn MoreFriday, August 2110:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
Hey adults and high schoolers, have you missed the Library and browsing? We miss you, too! Join us for a special opportunity to browse our new books that have arrived in the past few months. Books will be arranged for browsing and information on each item will be available.…Learn MoreFriday, August 2110:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card
For Pollard eCard patrons only who signed no later than August 14, 2020. Additional dates will be added in the future for other eCard recipients. Convert your current eCard to a physical card, which will allow you to borrow anything from the Library that we own!eCard patrons must bring proof of name and current Lowell residency to the back entrance of the building.…Learn More22
Saturday, August 22Closed
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Sunday, August 23Closed
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Monday, August 242:00—2:30 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Zipline
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 24th - Zipline – Make your own zipline out of a cup, string, and a plastic bobbin. This excellent educational activity is a hands-on way for budding scientists to learn basic STEM elements, specifically gravity and engineering.…Learn MoreMonday, August 242:30—3:00 PMBack Door (Go past the Coburn St. Entrance towards Fire Station, make a right at the Fire Memorial)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
STEM to Go Bag - Zipline
We're continuing our Grab & Go program with new STEM activities to do at home.
Monday, August 24th - Zipline – Make your own zipline out of a cup, string, and a plastic bobbin. This excellent educational activity is a hands-on way for budding scientists to learn basic STEM elements, specifically gravity and engineering.…Learn More25
Tuesday, August 2510:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Children's Book Bundle Day
Have you missed the Library and Children's Department staff? We miss you, too! Join us for a Children's Book Bundle Day where you can get lots of great books selected by our Library staff just for you! Books will be pre-arranged in groups of three.…Learn More26
Wednesday, August 263:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Interactive Fiction (Advanced)
Open to 6th grade and up .
Join our expert Brendan Desilets for Interactive 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, August 266:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Short Story Book Discussion
Want to join a book club, but can't commit to a lengthy novel? We'll be selecting short stories that are typically less than 50 pages for a small group discussion. August selections:Story 1 – The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
Story 2 – The Things They Carried by Tim O’BrienThe group will be voting on the September selection during the Zoom meeting.…Learn More27
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Friday, August 28All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Arr-guest is Pirate Month Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends!
Each Friday throughout the summer, the Library will be posting a special link with a new trivia challenge focusing on a different topic. Keep track of your scores and let us know what you think. The link to play the game as your convenience will be added to the events page as well as on the Library's social media platforms.…Learn MoreFriday, August 2810:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
Hey adults and high schoolers, have you missed the Library and browsing? We miss you, too! Join us for a special opportunity to browse our new books that have arrived in the past few months. Books will be arranged for browsing and information on each item will be available.…Learn MoreFriday, August 2810:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card
For Pollard eCard patrons only who signed no later than August 14, 2020. Additional dates will be added in the future for other eCard recipients. Convert your current eCard to a physical card, which will allow you to borrow anything from the Library that we own!eCard patrons must bring proof of name and current Lowell residency to the back entrance of the building.…Learn More29
Saturday, August 29Closed
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Sunday, August 30Closed
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