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Wednesday, January 1Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Thursday, January 29:00—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, January 26:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Non-Fiction Book Club - Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Str
January 2020 Selection: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl StrayedThe 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 More3
Friday, January 310:30 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 More4
Saturday, January 4Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, January 5Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 66:30—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 More7
Tuesday, January 710:00—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, January 710:30—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 More8
Wednesday, January 810:30—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.9
Thursday, January 92:00—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. 10
Friday, January 1010:30 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, January 103:00—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. 11
Saturday, January 11Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 119:30—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 More12
Sunday, January 12Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 136:30—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 More14
Tuesday, January 1410:30—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. 15
Wednesday, January 1510:30—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, January 153:00—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 More16
Thursday, January 166:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Create a New You! Movement Workshop
Get ready to leave stress and hurry behind in this NEW YEAR, and CREATE A NEW YOU!
Join us for an empowering movement workshop to help you leap forward more quickly and get even better at taking decisive action to create the life you dream of living.…Learn More17
Friday, January 1710:30 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, January 171:00—3:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CLW Community Forum - Winter Safety
Join the staff of the Pollard Memorial Library and Center for Living & Working for their community education series for 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 no later than 1 week prior to the event.…Learn More18
Saturday, January 18Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 1810:00—11:00 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Special Friends: 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 More19
Sunday, January 19Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 20Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, January 2110:00—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, January 2110:30—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. Tuesday, January 216:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
International Book Club - The Sound of Things Falling
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 More22
Wednesday, January 2210:30—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, January 223:00—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, January 226:00—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, January 227:00—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, January 2310:30—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, January 232:00—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, January 236:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Craft Club for Adults
Join us for an evening of crafting! Once each month, we'll offer a special craft project that you can do with like-minded crafters in the community. Aren't interested in this month's activity but want to hang out and work on a craft project you've been…Learn More24
Friday, January 2410:30 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, January 243:00—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. 25
Saturday, January 25Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, January 26Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 276:30—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 More28
Tuesday, January 2810:00—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, January 2810:30—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. 29
Wednesday, January 2910:30—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, January 293:00—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, January 296:00—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, January 297:00—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, January 302:00—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, January 307:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Let's Write - Writers Club Info Meeting for ages 18+
We are looking for patrons ages 18 & above who are looking to meet with other writing-inspired people to get inspired by writing. We’d like to offer a kick-off meeting to discuss ideas, workshops, speakers, and writing expectations for this type of group.…Learn More31
Friday, January 3110:30 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, January 313:00—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.