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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More2
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More3
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 33:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 7th 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 MoreWednesday, February 35:30—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: February 3, 2021
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 More4
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreThursday, February 46:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - The Islamic Enlightenment: The Struggle Between Faith and Reason: 17
February 2021 Selection: The Islamic Enlightenment: The Struggle Between Faith and Reason, 1798 to Modern Times by Christopher De BellaigueThe 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 More5
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreFriday, February 510:30—11:30 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose Zoom Storytime
Ages 3 and under 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.
This will be a live Zoom storytime and sign up is required. A Zoom link will be sent to patrons that register via email a day before the storytime date.…Learn More6
Saturday, February 6Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More7
Sunday, February 7Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More8
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More9
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More10
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 103:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 7th 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 More11
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreThursday, February 117:00—8:15 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
SHELTER: The Art of Caring - Poetry and Prose Virtual Reading
This free event will feature local writers & poets: Stephan Anstey, Diamond Asaneh, Suzanne Beebe, Douglas Bishop, MJ Bujold, Charles Gargiulo, Nancy Lee Jasper, S. C. Thibodeau, and PJ Wamala. Their writings on the subject of “Shelter” were selected for inclusion in the community exhibit at the Arts League of Lowell, which this month (Feb 3rd-28th) is featuring an art show and sale with all proceeds to benefit the Lowell Transitional Living Center (LTLC).…Learn More12
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreFriday, February 1210:30—11:30 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose Zoom Storytime
Ages 3 and under 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.
This will be a live Zoom storytime and sign up is required. A Zoom link will be sent to patrons that register via email a day before the storytime date.…Learn More13
Saturday, February 13Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More14
Sunday, February 14Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More15
Monday, February 15Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More16
Tuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lunar New Year Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 19
Grades 4 and under
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and make a craft! This craft bag will include a dragon craft, a foam lantern kit, a coloring book, and a box of crayons. After you register, the Children’s Department will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time for your craft bag this week.…Learn MoreMonday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adventures to Go - Dungeons & Dragons Craft Kit - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 20For grades 5 - 12 - Registration requiredCurious about Dungeons & Dragons and don't know where to start? Pick up a bag with activities to make your own legendary hero and a world to explore! Registration opens on Monday, February 8th.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All 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 MoreTuesday, February 166:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
International Book Club - Our Man in Havana
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 More17
Tuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lunar New Year Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 19
Grades 4 and under
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and make a craft! This craft bag will include a dragon craft, a foam lantern kit, a coloring book, and a box of crayons. After you register, the Children’s Department will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time for your craft bag this week.…Learn MoreMonday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adventures to Go - Dungeons & Dragons Craft Kit - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 20For grades 5 - 12 - Registration requiredCurious about Dungeons & Dragons and don't know where to start? Pick up a bag with activities to make your own legendary hero and a world to explore! Registration opens on Monday, February 8th.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All 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 MoreWednesday, February 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Author Visit with Mark Parisi
For Grades 2-6
Get Ready to laugh! Come join Mark Parisi, author of the HarperCollins middle-grade book series Marty Pants, and the creator of an award-winning syndicated newspaper cartoon, off the mark, for a live-streaming drawing workshop. This is a fun, interactive, Zoom program that includes Mark's award-winning cartoons, drawing & writing advice, and of course, drawing with the kids.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 173:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 7th 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 More18
Tuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lunar New Year Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 19
Grades 4 and under
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and make a craft! This craft bag will include a dragon craft, a foam lantern kit, a coloring book, and a box of crayons. After you register, the Children’s Department will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time for your craft bag this week.…Learn MoreMonday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adventures to Go - Dungeons & Dragons Craft Kit - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 20For grades 5 - 12 - Registration requiredCurious about Dungeons & Dragons and don't know where to start? Pick up a bag with activities to make your own legendary hero and a world to explore! Registration opens on Monday, February 8th.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All 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 More19
Tuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lunar New Year Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 19
Grades 4 and under
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and make a craft! This craft bag will include a dragon craft, a foam lantern kit, a coloring book, and a box of crayons. After you register, the Children’s Department will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time for your craft bag this week.…Learn MoreMonday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adventures to Go - Dungeons & Dragons Craft Kit - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between February 16 - 20For grades 5 - 12 - Registration requiredCurious about Dungeons & Dragons and don't know where to start? Pick up a bag with activities to make your own legendary hero and a world to explore! Registration opens on Monday, February 8th.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All 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 MoreFriday, February 1910:30—11:30 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose Zoom Storytime
Ages 3 and under 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.
This will be a live Zoom storytime and sign up is required. A Zoom link will be sent to patrons that register via email a day before the storytime date.…Learn More20
Saturday, February 20Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 16All 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 More21
Sunday, February 21Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More22
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More23
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More24
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 243:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction
Open to 7th 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 MoreWednesday, February 247:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Short Story Book Club
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.
Eve's Diary and Extracts from Adam's Diary. (1906)by Mark TwainLittle Miss Sophie by Alice Dunbar-Nelson (1895)Sticks by George Saunders (1995) The group will be voting on the next month's selection during the Zoom meeting.…Learn More25
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More26
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn MoreFriday, February 2610:30—11:30 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual Mother Goose on the Loose Zoom Storytime
Ages 3 and under 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.
This will be a live Zoom storytime and sign up is required. A Zoom link will be sent to patrons that register via email a day before the storytime date.…Learn More27
Saturday, February 27Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More28
Sunday, February 28Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages
All Winter Reading Challenges will be using our Beanstack program/app.
Register at https://lowelllibrary. beanstack. com/reader365
All Winter Reading Challenges will run January 25 - March 6, 2021. Register online and complete your challenges for chances to win great prizes.…Learn More