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Tuesday, September 110:00 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 More2
Wednesday, September 25:30—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 More
Wednesday, September 26:30—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Big Library Read Discussion
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 More3
Thursday, September 39:00—11:00 AMChildren's Reference Desk (Ground Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Director's OfficeMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Circulation DeskMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Kerouac Corner (First Floor)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Literacy Room 211 (Literacy Volunteer Tutors Only)Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Memorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Picture Book RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 107Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Study Room 112Main Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Young Adult (YA) Area - First FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Delayed Opening - Library Hours 11AM - 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, September 36:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - The Library Book by Susan Orlean
September 2020 Selection: The Library Bookby Susan OrleanThe 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 MoreThursday, September 37:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: The History of UMass Lowell
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Are you a graduate of UMass Lowell? Maybe you're a proud mother or father of an alum? Join us to celebrate the rich history of this wonderful school with Professor Marie Frank, author of the new book, "University of Massachusetts Lowell: 125 Years.…Learn More4
Friday, September 4All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends! Theme is Play Outside!
Each Friday in September, 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, September 410:00 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, September 410:00 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 More5
Saturday, September 5Closed
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Sunday, September 6Closed
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Monday, September 7Closed
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Tuesday, September 810:00 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 More9
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Friday, September 11All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends! September Trivia
Each Friday in September, 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, September 1110:00 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 MoreFriday, September 1110:00 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 More12
Saturday, September 12Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, September 13Closed
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Tuesday, September 15All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Take Away 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 MoreTuesday, September 1510:00 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, September 156:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL EVENT: Foundation Annual Meet the Author Night: Jenna Blum
Please join the Pollard Memorial Library Foundation for Meet the Author - A Virtual Event (Due to the Pandemic) featuring Jenna Blum, renowned author of the novels Those Who Save Us, Stormchasers, and The Lost Family; her novella “The Lucky One” was published in the anthology Grand Central, and the audio-book of The Author at Work: The Art of Writing Fiction.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 156:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
International Book Club (Virtual) - A Long Way from Home by Peter Carey
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 More16
Wednesday, September 165:30—6:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL MEETING: Library Board of Trustees
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Organization: Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Date: September 16, 2020
Time: 5:30 p. m.
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.…Learn More
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Friday, September 18All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends to Line Dance Craze Trivia.
Each Friday in September, 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, September 1810:00 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 MoreFriday, September 1810:00 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 More19
Saturday, September 19Closed
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Sunday, September 20Closed
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Monday, September 212:30—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 More22
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Thursday, September 2410:00—11:00 AMMemorial 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.
Thursday, September 247:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: The Contradiction on the Merrimack: Cotton Mills and Anti-Slavery in Lowell
Talk followed by Q&A discussion, featuring UMass Lowell's Distinguished University Professor of History, Robert Forrant, PhD. 25
Friday, September 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Library Trivia Challenge - Play on your own and challenge your friends to MORE FALL TRIVIA!
Each Friday in September, 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, September 2510:00 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, September 2510:00 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 MoreFriday, September 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Author Talk: Vanessa Veselka: The Great Offshore Grounds
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Talk followed by Q&A discussion, featuring Vanessa Veselka, author of The Great Offshore Grounds (Knopf, 2020). Portions of this acclaimed novel are set in and around a road trip through Lowell. 26
Saturday, September 26Closed
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Sunday, September 27Closed
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Senior Center Branch
Sunday, September 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMBoardinghouse Park (next to Mogan Cultural Center), 40 French Street, Lowell, MA
Friends Meeting
Join the Friends for their fall meeting outside!Information about the coming year, officers, and future events will be discussed. Please wear masks and bring your own chairs, pen, paper, etc. If you have any questions, please email volunteer@friendsofpml.…Learn More28
Monday, September 282:30—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 More29
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Wednesday, September 306:30—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. September selectionsYellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - https://www.…Learn More