January 2021

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Friday, January 1Closed

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Saturday, January 2Closed

Senior Center Branch

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Sunday, January 3Closed

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Wednesday, January 63:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive FictionOpen 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 More
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Thursday, January 76:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush

VIRTUAL Non-Fiction Book Club - Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth RushJanuary 2021 Selection: Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth RushThe 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 More
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Saturday, January 9Closed

Senior Center Branch

Saturday, January 911:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Friends Meeting

Friends Meeting Join the Friends for their winter meeting virtually!Discussion will include planning for the upcoming year. If you'd like to participate via computer or telephone via Zoom, please contact president@friendsofpml. org to get the credentials.  
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Sunday, January 10Closed

Main Branch

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Wednesday, January 133:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive FictionOpen 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 More
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Saturday, January 16Closed

Senior Center Branch

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Sunday, January 17Closed

Main Branch

Senior Center Branch

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Monday, January 18Closed

Main Branch

Senior Center Branch

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Tuesday, January 19All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Take & Make Crafts for Adults - Register for pickup!

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 More

Tuesday, January 196:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

International Book Club - This Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer

International Book Club - This Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta ToerThe 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 More
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Tuesday, January 19All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Take & Make Crafts for Adults - Register for pickup!

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 More

Wednesday, January 203:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive FictionOpen 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 More
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Tuesday, January 19All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Take & Make Crafts for Adults - Register for pickup!

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 More
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Tuesday, January 19All DayColburn Street LobbyMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Take & Make Crafts for Adults - Register for pickup!

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 More
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Saturday, January 23Closed

Senior Center Branch

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Sunday, January 24Closed

Main Branch

Senior Center Branch

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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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
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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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
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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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

Wednesday, January 273:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive Fiction

VIRTUAL Introduction to Interactive FictionOpen 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 More

Wednesday, January 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Short Story Book Club

Short Story Book ClubWant 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 are:Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville (1856)A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell (1917)Thank you, Ma'am by Langston Hughes (1958)The group will be voting on the next month's selection during the Zoom meeting.…Learn More
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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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
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Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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
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Saturday, January 30Closed

Senior Center Branch

Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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
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Sunday, January 31Closed

Main Branch

Senior Center Branch

Monday, January 25All DayVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

Winter Reading Challenges for All Ages

Winter Reading Challenges for All AgesAll 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