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Tuesday, July 510:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Summer Storytime
For children ages 4 - 7 years.Tuesday, July 56:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Chess Club
Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing?Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting RoomAll levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More6
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Thursday, July 79:00—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 - 9 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, July 73:30—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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 MoreThursday, July 76:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Fan Fiction Writing Workshop
Open to grades 7 - 12
Write Your Story Workshops with Samantha Chapman and Sara MarksWhy write fanfiction?
Think fanfiction is just about bad writing and weird romances? Think again! Fanfiction can be any creative work that builds on a previous story, a tradition that dates back longer than most of us know.…Learn More8
Friday, July 83:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons
If you have ever been interested in the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons, this is the place to give it a try. Each week, we will do a short adventure with lots of story and a beginner version of Dungeons and Dragons. You can attend in person or via Zoom.…Learn More9
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Monday, July 1110:30—11:30 AMGrassy area by Colburn Street entranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
DIY Fairy Garden and Toad Abode Craft – Outdoors!
Grades K-4*Rain date: Thursday, July 14th at 10:30 A. M.
Create your own fairy garden or toad abode to take home with you! Registrants will be provided with a fairy/toad house and garden supplies. This program will take place outdoors.
Space is limited and sign up required and begins June 6, 2022.…Learn MoreMonday, July 1112:30—2:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Adventure Writing Workshop
Adventure Ahead!
Adventure writing with author Chris Boucher. Open to grades 6 - 12
Space is limited. Sign up on the library's events page or by calling the Children's desk 978. 674. 1529
Boucher is the author of Pivot and Front Pivot, two books for young adults.…Learn More12
Tuesday, July 1210:30—11:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
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 storytime. Registration is required - either register online or by calling 978-674-1529.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 126:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Chess Club
Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing?Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting RoomAll levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More13
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Thursday, July 143:30—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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 MoreThursday, July 146:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Craft Night for Adults - Birdhouses
Join us for an adults' only craft night! We'll offer a special craft activity each month with all of the supplies and you can try your hand at that month's special craft project. Registration is required. July's Craft - Decorate your own birdhouse! We'll have birdhouses in a variety of sizes with everything you need to decorate something beautiful for the feathered friends in your yard or neighborhood.…Learn More15
Friday, July 153:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons
If you have ever been interested in the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons, this is the place to give it a try. Each week, we will do a short adventure with lots of story and a beginner version of Dungeons and Dragons. You can attend in person or via Zoom.…Learn More16
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Monday, July 1810:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Superhero Camp
Calling all junior superheroes! Join us for this special training session and practice your super skills. Space is limited and sign up required and begins June 6, 2022. To register visit https://lowelllibrary. org/events or call 978-674-1529.19
Tuesday, July 1910:30—11:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
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 storytime. Registration is required - either register online or by calling 978-674-1529.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 191:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animate Your Summer
Learn Stop Action Animation with award winning animator Allison PowerAllison's work has won awards at the 15 Minutes of Fame festival, Short Stop International Film Festival, the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, ICP Entertainment film fest, Scream it Off Screen online festival, and the Jersey Shore film fest.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 196:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Chess Club
Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing?Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting RoomAll levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More20
Wednesday, July 201:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animate Your Summer
Learn Stop Action Animation with award winning animator Allison PowerAllison's work has won awards at the 15 Minutes of Fame festival, Short Stop International Film Festival, the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, ICP Entertainment film fest, Scream it Off Screen online festival, and the Jersey Shore film fest.…Learn More21
Thursday, July 211:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animate Your Summer
Learn Stop Action Animation with award winning animator Allison PowerAllison's work has won awards at the 15 Minutes of Fame festival, Short Stop International Film Festival, the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, ICP Entertainment film fest, Scream it Off Screen online festival, and the Jersey Shore film fest.…Learn MoreThursday, July 213:30—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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 MoreThursday, July 216:00—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Novels & Nibbles Book Club
Are you looking for your next great read? Want to find others who love reading and the library as much as you do? Join us for a monthly Novels & Nibbles Book Club on the third Thursday of the month. We’ll be able to chat about books, enjoys some great seasonal drinks and snacks, while also talking about reading! The best part – you don’t have to read anything special or anything out of your favorite genre.…Learn More22
Friday, July 221:00—2:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Animate Your Summer
Learn Stop Action Animation with award winning animator Allison PowerAllison's work has won awards at the 15 Minutes of Fame festival, Short Stop International Film Festival, the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, ICP Entertainment film fest, Scream it Off Screen online festival, and the Jersey Shore film fest.…Learn MoreFriday, July 223:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons
If you have ever been interested in the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons, this is the place to give it a try. Each week, we will do a short adventure with lots of story and a beginner version of Dungeons and Dragons. You can attend in person or via Zoom.…Learn More23
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Monday, July 254:30—5:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Children's Book to Art Club
Do you love books AND art? Children in grades 3 - 5 are invited to join our virtual book club to read and discuss a book and make a hands-on art project. Registrants will be sent information about the book selected and will be given a special art project for each session.…Learn More26
Tuesday, July 2610:30—11:15 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
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 storytime. Registration is required - either register online or by calling 978-674-1529.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 266:30—8:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Chess Club
Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing?Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting RoomAll levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More27
Wednesday, July 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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.
July Selections - Summer VacationFirst Love by Vladimir NabokovThe Diamond as Big as the Ritz by F.…Learn More28
Thursday, July 283:30—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
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 More29
Friday, July 293:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Ground Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Dungeons & Dragons
If you have ever been interested in the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons, this is the place to give it a try. Each week, we will do a short adventure with lots of story and a beginner version of Dungeons and Dragons. You can attend in person or via Zoom.…Learn More30
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