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Thursday, October 19:00—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 - 5 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 16:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
October 2020 Selection: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil de Grasse Tyson (Always Available Audiobook in Overdrive)The 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 More2
Friday, October 210:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - closing at 12 pm due to rain
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. Patrons cannot touch items until they check them out, but you can enjoy browsing our collection again! Select the items that you'd like to choose and staff members will check them out to you.…Learn MoreFriday, October 210:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
eCard upgrade to Physical Card - closing at 12 due to rain
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 More3
Saturday, October 3Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, October 4Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 52:30—4:30 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
Books Out Back! For Children & Teens
Mondays (weather pending) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Children and teens are invited to “Books Out Back,” our outside mini library on Monday afternoons. As the name says, you can find us behind the library. Since we are outside, you must bring your library card to check anything out.…Learn More6
Tuesday, October 6All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose has gone virtual!Happy Fall! Check out the October 6th Mother Goose video at https://youtu. be/B1u2Qop6J7MAll storytime videos are shared on the Youth Services YouTube page at https://www. youtube. com/channel/UCgRakx…Learn MoreMonday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn More7
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 75:30—6:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL MEETING: Library Board of Trustees
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s Emergency Order Modifying the State’s Open Meeting Law issued March 12, 2020, Library Board of Trustee meetings will be held using remote participation as described below.
The Trustees will meet via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting and/or speak regarding a specific agenda item should email the Library Director at vwoodley@lowellma.…Learn More8
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn More9
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreFriday, October 910:00 AM—1:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
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. Patrons cannot touch items until they check them out, but you can enjoy browsing our collection again! Select the items that you'd like to choose and staff members will check them out to you.…Learn MoreFriday, October 910:00 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 More10
Saturday, October 10Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn More11
Sunday, October 11Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn More12
Monday, October 12Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
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Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Tuesday, October 13All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose has gone virtual!Happy Fall! Check out the October 13th Mother Goose video at https://youtu. be/B1u2Qop6J7MAll storytime videos are shared on the Youth Services YouTube page at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=jOtBQMFpaeA&feature=youtu.…Learn More14
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More15
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreThursday, October 15All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Take & Make Crafts for Adults - Register for pickup!
Hey, crafters! Are you missing your monthly Library craft program? Check out the Events Calendar on the 15th of the month for a special grab & go craft program just for adult patrons! Each month’s craft will be announced on the 15th and will be first-come, first-served.…Learn MoreThursday, October 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Author Talk: David Moloney "The Barker House"
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Talk followed by Q&A discussion, featuring David Moloney, author of Barker House (Bloomsbury, 2020). 16
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreFriday, October 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
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. Patrons cannot touch items until they check them out, but you can enjoy browsing our collection again! Select the items that you'd like to choose and staff members will check them out to you.…Learn MoreFriday, October 1610:00 AM—12:00 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 More17
Saturday, October 17Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More18
Sunday, October 18Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More19
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreMonday, October 192:30—4:30 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
Books Out Back! For Children & Teens
Mondays (weather pending) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Children and teens are invited to “Books Out Back,” our outside mini library on Monday afternoons. As the name says, you can find us behind the library. Since we are outside, you must bring your library card to check anything out.…Learn More20
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 20All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose has gone virtual!Happy Fall! Check out this week's Mother Goose video at https://youtu. be/7DGK6bXTSSsAll storytime videos are shared on the Youth Services YouTube page at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=jOtBQMFpaeA&feature=youtu.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 20All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose has gone virtual!Happy Fall! Check out this week's Mother Goose video at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=7DGK6bXTSSsAll storytime videos are shared on the Youth Services YouTube page at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=jOtBQMFpaeA&feature=youtu.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 206:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL International Book Club - The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
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 More21
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 216:00—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, October 217:00—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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Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreThursday, October 222:30—4:30 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
Halloween Craft-a-Pahlooza!
Get in the Halloween spirit and stop by our outside craft extravaganza! Choose a Halloween decoration to take home and make. For children ages 12 and younger. Sign up required. Thursday, October 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Author Talk: Stephen P. O'Connor - "This is No Time to Quit Drinking"
Talk followed by Q&A discussion, featuring David Moloney, author of Barker House (Bloomsbury, 2020). 23
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreFriday, October 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent - New Materials, Old Favorites & more!
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. Patrons cannot touch items until they check them out, but you can enjoy browsing our collection again! Select the items that you'd like to choose and staff members will check them out to you.…Learn MoreFriday, October 2310:00 AM—12:00 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 More24
Saturday, October 24Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More25
Sunday, October 25Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More26
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreMonday, October 26All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Halloween Mini-Story Time #1!
Check out Ms. Lori's Halloween Mini-Story Time at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=TovC6mpVmM0 See all of our Children's Department videos at https://www. youtube. com/channel/UCgRakxEKMHchN9mNp7OGmsAMonday, October 26All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Halloween Mini-Story Time #2!
Check out Ms. Christine's Halloween Mini-Story Time at https://youtu. be/PYBydF3jr6YSee all of our Children's Department videos at https://www. youtube. com/channel/UCgRakxEKMHchN9mNp7OGmsAMonday, October 262:30—4:30 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
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Books Out Back! For Children & Teens
Mondays (weather permitting) 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Due to weather not suitable for our books, we regret that we must cancel today's Books Out Back. Stay tuned for our November schedule!
Children and teens are invited to “Books Out Back,” our outside mini library on Monday afternoons.…Learn More27
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More28
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 286:00—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 286:30—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. This month's selection:Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While we’re on the topic of the most famous short stories ever written, “Young Goodman Brown” sits with the high rollers.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 287:00—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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Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More30
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn MoreFriday, October 30All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Halloween Mini-Story Time #3!
Check out Ms. Molly's Halloween Mini-Story Time at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=ziXJ6zHIW4ISee all of our Children's Department videos at https://www. youtube. com/channel/UCgRakxEKMHchN9mNp7OGmsAFriday, October 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adult Browsing Tent CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
TODAY'S BOOK BROWSING TENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. SORRY FOR ANY INCOVENIENCE. 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, October 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMMerrimack Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
CANCELLED 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 More31
Saturday, October 31Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, October 5All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Children's Beanstack Activity - A Visit to the Haunted Mansion
Calling all kids in grades four and younger! You are invited to a special harvest celebration at Ghostly Manor - if you dare! Ghostly Manor may be creepy but a party is a party! This is an online party that you access via the Beanstack program through the library's webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, October 12All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Beanstack Challenge Grades 5-8 - Mystery at Mystic Manor
Hey, detectives! This is your chance to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and solve a baffling mystery. Who did in Ms. Monique Monibags?! This challenge has clues, suspects and only you can solve the crime. Click here for the Beanstack link. Register for the challenge, solve the crime and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a prize.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 14All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Teens, Read Woke!
The Read Woke Challenge is a chance to investigate some woke books, answer some questions and be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Easy to enter, just go to https://tinyurl. com/y5wq26cl So, what is Read Woke? Let's hear from Cicely Lewis, the librarian who created Read Woke.…Learn More