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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 More
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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 More
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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 More
Wednesday, March 310:00—11:00 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Baby Yoga
For ages 3 weeks to pre-crawlers and their grownups (approximate age range is 0-8/9 months)Baby Yoga is a class-focused on gentle movement and developmentally-safe yoga poses for the babies! The parent assists the baby into easy folds and simple stretches timed with sweet songs and rhymes.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 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 More
Wednesday, March 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: March 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 More
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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 More
Thursday, March 43:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Family Yoga
For children ages 6 - 12 and their grownupsSweet Pea FAMILY Yoga is a special yoga class where adults and kids can develop their yoga practice in a joyful, interactive hour together! The poses are attuned to help kids learn yoga in a way that reflects their age, ability, and curiosity.…Learn More
Thursday, March 46:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Non-Fiction Book Club - How to Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal M. Fleming
March 2021 Selection: How to be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal M. FlemingThe 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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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
Friday, March 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 More
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Saturday, March 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 More
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Sunday, March 7Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Sunday, March 710:00—11:00 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Friends Meeting
Join the Friends for their quarterly meeting virtually!Discussion will include planning for the upcoming year. If you'd like to participate via computer or telephone using Zoom, please contact lynn@lynnahlgren. com to get the credentials.
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 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 More
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Friday, March 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 More
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Saturday, March 13Closed
Senior Center Branch
Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Sunday, March 14Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Monday, March 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 More
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Monday, March 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 More
Tuesday, March 166:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
International Book Club - The Ghost-seer by Friedrich Schiller
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 More
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Wednesday, March 10All DayCurbside Pick-up at Colburn Street EntranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go Bags - Register to Pick Up Curbside!
Pick up between March 10 - 17
Grades 4 and under
Feeling lucky? You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our special Grab and Go bag. This bag has everything you need to make a little Leprechaun friend. Sign up by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674 -1529 or on the library website lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Monday, March 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 More
Wednesday, March 1710:00—11:00 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Baby Yoga
For ages 3 weeks to pre-crawlers and their grownups (approximate age range is 0-8/9 months)
Baby Yoga is a class-focused on gentle movement and developmentally-safe yoga poses for the babies! The parent assists the baby into easy folds and simple stretches timed with sweet songs and rhymes.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 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 More
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Monday, March 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 More
Thursday, March 184:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Family Yoga
For children ages 6 - 12 and their grownups
Sweet Pea FAMILY Yoga is a special yoga class where adults and kids can develop their yoga practice in a joyful, interactive hour together! The poses are attuned to help kids learn yoga in a way that reflects their age, ability, and curiosity.…Learn More
Thursday, March 185:30—6:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL MEETING: Library Board of Trustees Governance/Policy Committee
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Organization: Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Date: March 18, 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 More
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Monday, March 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 More
Friday, March 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 More
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Saturday, March 20Closed
Senior Center Branch
Monday, March 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 More
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Sunday, March 21Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Wednesday, March 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 More
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Thursday, March 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
NEW Virtual Writers Group
NEWLY FORMING Writers & Poets Group to be Named Later. Let's get together and free-write, respond to writing prompts, talk about our challenges, inspirations, process and craft. This is an opportunity to network, to practice, and to hold space with other writers in the area.…Learn More
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Friday, March 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 More
Friday, March 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: The Works Of Mico Kaufman
FRIDAY, MARCH 267:00—8:00 PMJoin Marilu Swett and Caroline Bagenal -- both Associate Professors of Art at Montserrat College of Art and members of Boston Sculptors Gallery -- for a lecture on Tewksbury sculptor Mico Kaufman's storied career. Born in Romania, Mico Kaufman was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in both Rome and Florence in Italy.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 27Closed
Senior Center Branch
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Sunday, March 28Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, March 307:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: We’ve Been Here Before: The 1918 Influenza and What History Should Have Taught Us
Talk followed by Q&A discussion, featuring UMass Lowell's Distinguished University Professor of History, Robert Forrant, PhD.
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Wednesday, March 3110:00—11:00 AMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL Baby Yoga
For ages 3 weeks to pre-crawlers and their grownups (approximate age range is 0-8/9 months)
Baby Yoga is a class-focused on gentle movement and developmentally-safe yoga poses for the babies! The parent assists the baby into easy folds and simple stretches timed with sweet songs and rhymes.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 313:00—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 More
Wednesday, March 317:00—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.
March's Readings:Weaving (Poem) by Lucy Larcom (c. 1862)The Giant Wistaria by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1891)
Story is about a family drama – the daughter has just given birth out of wedlock and the parents are fleeing to England to escape any disgrace to their family – sort of a 1700/1800s ghost story.…Learn More