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Monday, January 1Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, January 211:00 AM—12:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer and Internet Skills Class at PML
Do you struggle with using your computer or using the internet? Join the Computer and Internet Skills Class taught by our IT Specialist, Khalid. This free computer class focuses on basic computer and internet skills. Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 25:30—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 Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 34:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 35:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 49:00—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, January 44:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - Interactive Fiction
Live via ZOOMThursdays at 4 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
Thursday, January 46:00—7:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Weekly Fiber Arts Group
Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove.
Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM.
Please contact Gwen with any questions: gjunghanss@lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 6Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 610:00—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
Saturday, January 63:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - Interactive Fiction - Saturday edition
Live via ZOOM
Saturdays at 3 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 7Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 86:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Creative Writing Group
Are you working on a writing project? Looking for advice on overcoming writer’s block? Want a space to focus on writing for a few hours? Join us for discussions about writing and quiet writing time. We aim to be a supportive group of local authors for inspiration, feedback, encouragement and bouncing around ideas.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 910:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
This special storytime is full of rhymes and songs and is designed for children age 3 and younger – but big siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and sign up required.
Tuesday, January 95:30—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 Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 96:30—7:30 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - International Book Club
The Pollard Library International book club meets at 6:30PM on the second Wednesday 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, January 1010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Storytime
All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music and movement.
Wednesday, January 104:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 105:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 105:30—7:00 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 Trustees
Location: Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St. Ground Floor Meeting Room and via Zoom
Lowell, MA 01852
On March 29, 2023, Governor Healey signed into law a supplemental budget bill which, among other things, extends the temporary provisions pertaining to the Open Meeting Law to March 31, 2025.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again!
In partnership with the Ashland Public Library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. We're at it again! We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1111:00 AM—1:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Cell Phones Help at Senior Center
Do you have questions about your cell phone - how to use it or would like to understand the features better? Sign up for a time to speak with our IT Specialist. He will answer your questions about your cell phone. This is a free service. Registration is REQUIRED.…Learn More
Thursday, January 114:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - Interactive Fiction
Live via ZOOMThursdays at 4 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
Thursday, January 116:00—7:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Weekly Fiber Arts Group
Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove.
Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM.
Please contact Gwen with any questions: gjunghanss@lowelllibrary.…Learn More
Thursday, January 116:30—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Craft Night for Adults
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.
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Saturday, January 13Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 133:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - Interactive Fiction - Saturday edition
Live via ZOOM
Saturdays at 3 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 14Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 15Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Tuesday, January 1610:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
This special storytime is full of rhymes and songs and is designed for children age 3 and younger – but big siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and sign up required.
Tuesday, January 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer and Internet Skills Class at PML
Do you struggle with using your computer or using the internet? Join the Computer and Internet Skills Class taught by our IT Specialist, Khalid. This free computer class focuses on basic computer and internet skills. Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 165:30—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 Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 1710:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Storytime
All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music and movement.
Wednesday, January 174:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 175:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Taxpayer 101 with Northeast Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Getting ready for tax season? Come and learn about the basics of filling your income taxes with Northeast Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic! Bring your questions, because there will time for them at the end of the class.
Taxpayer 101 is designed to provide a foundational understanding of income tax filing.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 184:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - Interactive Fiction
Live via ZOOMThursdays at 4 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
Thursday, January 186:00—7:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Novels and 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 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 More
Thursday, January 186:00—7:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Weekly Fiber Arts Group
Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove.
Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM.
Please contact Gwen with any questions: gjunghanss@lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 20Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 2010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose - Saturday Edition
This special storytime is full of rhymes and songs and is designed for children age 3 and younger – but big siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and sign up required.
Saturday, January 203:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - Interactive Fiction - Saturday edition
Live via ZOOM
Saturdays at 3 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 21Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 224:00—5:00 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Lego Club
Calling all Lego fans! Join us for an hour of Lego building. Children will be provided with building supplies to create a Lego masterpiece. Space is limited.
Space is limited and sign up required. To register visit https://lowelllibrary. org/events or call 978-674-1529.
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Tuesday, January 2310:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
This special storytime is full of rhymes and songs and is designed for children age 3 and younger – but big siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and sign up required.
Tuesday, January 235:30—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 Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2410:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Family Storytime
All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music and movement.
Wednesday, January 244:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 244:30—5:30 PMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Beginning Reader Book Club
This book club introduces children starting to read on their own to amazing books and aims to create excitement about reading. We’ll read a beginning level book, chat about it, and then do some fun activities. At the end of the session, children can select books to check out and continue the reading adventure at home.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 245:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 2511:00 AM—1:00 PMComputer ClassroomSenior Center Branch276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850
Cell Phones Help at Senior Center
Do you have questions about your cell phone - how to use it or would like to understand the features better? Sign up for a time to speak with our IT Specialist. He will answer your questions about your cell phone. This is a free service. Registration is REQUIRED.…Learn More
Thursday, January 254:00—5:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL - Interactive Fiction
Live via ZOOMThursdays at 4 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
Thursday, January 255:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Try a Fiber Art! - Knitting!
Join Gwen and other volunteer crafters once a month to try a fiber art! Each month we'll try a different fiber art. The library will provide what you need to try the fiber art (for example - needles, yarn, a take home explanation of what you learned).…Learn More
Thursday, January 256:00—7:30 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Weekly Fiber Arts Group
Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove.
Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM.
Please contact Gwen with any questions: gjunghanss@lowelllibrary.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 27Closed
Senior Center Branch
Saturday, January 2710:00—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
Saturday, January 273:00—4:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
Virtual - Interactive Fiction - Saturday edition
Live via ZOOM
Saturdays at 3 PM
For students in middle and high school
Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, which you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 28Closed
Main Branch
Senior Center Branch
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Monday, January 294:30—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. * Snacks will be provided. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Registration is required and space is limited.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 3010:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Mother Goose on the Loose
This special storytime is full of rhymes and songs and is designed for children age 3 and younger – but big siblings are always welcome!
Space is limited and sign up required.
Tuesday, January 3011:00 AM—12:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Computer and Internet Skills Class at PML
Do you struggle with using your computer or using the internet? Join the Computer and Internet Skills Class taught by our IT Specialist, Khalid. This free computer class focuses on basic computer and internet skills. Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 305:30—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 Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 3110:30—11:30 AMGround Floor Community / Meeting RoomMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
Wiggly Wednesday
Come get your wiggles and jiggles out with us!
We’ll dance, jump, move and groove. All children and their grownup are welcome. Registration required.
Wednesday, January 314:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 315:00—6:00 PMFirst FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852
One-on-One Tech Help at PML
One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 317:00—8:00 PMVirtual Programming - Register to receive participation information
VIRTUAL ONLY - 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.
The Short Story Book Club meets on the Last Wednesday of every month 7:00 - 8:00 PM.…Learn More