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Wednesday, June 16:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, June 16:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Calling All Gardeners & Aspiring Green Thumbs! Gardeners Meet Up
Are you a seasoned gardener or just starting out? We are hosting a meet up for gardening enthusiasts in our Meeting Room. While you are here, you can visit the Seed Library and get seeds, participate in a seed starting activity, visit with experienced…Learn MoreWednesday, June 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - LGBTQ+ Author Panel with Emery Lee, Timothy Janovsky, Katee Robert, and Olivia Waite
Join us for a conversation with mega-superstar authors Emery Lee (e/eir), Timothy Janovsky (he/him), Katee Robert (she/her), and Olivia Waite (she/her) as they talk about their books, writing process, and how they connect with the LGBTQ+ community with their words and stories.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 17:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, June 29:00—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, June 211:00 AM—12:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 27:00—8:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - Introduction to Pronouns and Gender Diversity
Join the Haverhill and Lowell Libraries for a talk about gender diversity! This workshop will discuss introductory information pertaining to gender identity and the use of pronouns. There is a scheduled time for questions from the audience and to engage in a conversation around supporting transgender and nonbinary community members.…Learn More3
Friday, June 33:30—4:30 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 More4
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Tuesday, June 76:30—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 More8
Wednesday, June 82:30—3:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Teens - Celebrate Pride Month!
Open to young people grades 7 - 12We're creating our own pride march. Come to the Library and create a float for the march. The floats will be shoebox size and when they are done we can put them into a lineup. While you are creating your pride march float, you can also learn a little bit about the history of the LGBTQ community in Lowell.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 85:30—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
PML Board of Trustees
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Organization: Pollard Memorial Library Board of TrusteesDate: June 8, 2022Time: 5:30 p. m. Location: Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St. Ground Floor Meeting Room and via Zoom Lowell, MA 01852Pursuant to Governor Baker’s updated guidance of June 16, 2021 on holding public meetings, Library Board of Trustee meetings may be held using remote participation, in person, or hybrid as described below.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 86:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, June 87:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, June 910:00—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 MoreThursday, June 94:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
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, June 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL "Revolutionary" with Alex Myers
Author Alex Myers will speak on his debut novel, Revolutionary, which tells the story of his ancestor, Deborah Sampson. In 1782, Sampson ran away from her home in Middleborough Massachusetts, disguised herself as a man, and fought in the Revolutionary War.…Learn More10
Friday, June 101:00—3:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Jack Kerouac’s Road: A Franco-American Odyssey
Showing of a 1987 documentary filmed partly in Lowell by French-Canadian director, playwright, journalist, and former Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, Herménégilde Chiasson. Mr. Chiasson will be present after the film for audience Q & A (in English or French) moderated by Québec Office of Boston cultural attachée Marie-Josée Duquette.…Learn MoreFriday, June 103:30—4:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
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 More11
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Monday, June 134:30—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 1 - 4 are invited to join our book club to read and discuss a picture book and make a hands-on art project. This program takes place in the library. Please note: face masks are no longer required in the library.…Learn More14
Tuesday, June 1410:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Internet & Browsers- Computer Technology Workshop at Senior Center
Topics include opening a browser, surfing the web, performing a search, and online safety. Tuesday, June 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Tuesday, June 146:30—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 More15
Wednesday, June 156:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, June 157:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, June 1610:00—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 MoreThursday, June 161:00—2:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 164:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
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 More17
Friday, June 173:30—4:30 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 More18
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Monday, June 20Closed
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Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, June 2110:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Cell Phones - Computer Technology Workshop at Senior Center
Learn to use your smartphone or flip phone to send and receive texts and email; take photos, and attach and download digital photos.Tuesday, June 212:00—3:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Tuesday, June 216:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
International Book Club
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 MoreTuesday, June 216:30—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 More22
Wednesday, June 226:00—7:00 PMJFK Plaza50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, 01852
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off 2022!
Join us for our Summer Reading Program Kick-Off at JFK Plaza! Magician Mike Bent will be hosting a special Adventure is Out There: A Summer Reading Magic Show, which features hilarious comedy, amazing magic, crazy puppets, music and storytelling.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 226:00—7:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Wednesday, June 226:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Author Talk - Masachs Boungou - The Power of Personal History: Turning One’s Life Tragedies into T
Masachs Boungou is a recent Ph. D. , a Fulbright alumnus, and the author of The Power of Personal History: Turning one’s life tragedies into triumph. His moving memoir is a tale of a young man who goes from civil war to living in the forests for over a year in the Republic of the Congo, to Fulbright Scholar at Brandeis University, and the halls of a Ph.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 227:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, June 231:00—2:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 232:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 234:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
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, June 236:30—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 More24
Friday, June 2410:30—11:15 AMGrassy area by Colburn Street entranceMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club Outside!
Grades K—4
Calling all Lego fans! Join us for a morning of building. Children will be provided with Lego building supplies to create a Lego masterpiece. Space is limited and sign-up is required.
Register online now or call 978-674-1529 to guarantee…Learn MoreFriday, June 243:00—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 More25
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Monday, June 2710:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Pirate Camp
Avast me hearties! Calling all pirates in training in Kindergarten through Grade 4. We’ll tell pirate tales, learn the lingo, and practice our scallywag skills!
Space is limited and sign up required and begins June 6, 2022. Register online or by calling 978-674-1529.
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Tuesday, June 2810:00—11:00 AMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Microsoft Word - Computer Technology Workshop at Senior Center
Learn how to create, edit and save documents with Microsoft Word. PC Skills required. Tuesday, June 2810:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Summer Storytime
For children ages 4 - 7 years.Tuesday, June 286:30—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 More29
Wednesday, June 297:00—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.
June Selection - Best Short Stories published in 2020The Miracle Girl by Rita Chang-Eppig
Switzerland…Learn MoreWednesday, June 297:00—8:00 PMMemorial Hall - 2nd Floor Reference RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Tech Night in the Library
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
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Thursday, June 3010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Science Camp
Do you like science experiments? Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to join us to make your own slime, solar oven,* and more!
Space is limited and sign up required and begins June 6, 2022. To register visit https://lowelllibrary. org/events or call 978-674-1529.…Learn MoreThursday, June 301:00—2:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
CANCELED - Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 302:00—3:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Tech Day at the Senior Center 2021 [for Seniors 60+ Only]
The library's IT Specialist will answer your technology questions; troubleshoot your phone or device; and provide instruction ad assistance. You must sign up in advance for a one-hour slot.
Thursday, June 304:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
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, June 307:00—8:15 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community
We're closing out Pride Month with this exciting local author panel! Meet your favorites and discover new reads. Local authors are the backbone of the writing community and those writing within and for the LGBTQ+ community are especially important.…Learn More