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. Ple......More

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. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.674.1544.   For questions please contact Khalid Noori at 978.674.1547 or [email protected].  Please note: There is currently no wifi or computer access at the Senior Center at this time. You will have to use your phone's data to access the internet.   https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cell-phones-help-at-senior-center-12/

Computer Classroom Senior Center Branch, 276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850

Try a Fiber Art!

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). Bring your sen......More

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). Bring your sense of humor and willingness to make mistakes! We will meet for an hour before the Weekly Fiber Arts Group. If you want to stay and participate in the group from 6-7:30 PM, please do!! April's Fiber Art - Needle Felting Registration required to ensure enough supplies. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/try-a-fiber-art-4/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 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: ......More

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: [email protected] . https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/weekly-fiber-arts-group-21/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

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, de......More

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. There are thousands of Interactive Fiction games that you can play online. Contact Molly Hancock at [email protected] if you want to participate or have questions. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-interactive-fiction-saturday-edition-21/

Virtual Programming - Register to receive participation information

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 ......More

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. Register online at lowelllibrary.org/events or by calling the Children’s Reference Desk (978) 674-1529. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/children-s-book-to-art-club-4/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 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. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mother-goose-on-the-loose-78/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 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 ......More

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. For more information about Chess in Lowell like the Facebook page or email [email protected]! Additional chances to play are held at Mill 5- Coffee & Cotton every Sunday at Coffee and Cotton in Mill No.5 from 1-3pm.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-132/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Family Storytime

All children and their grownups are welcome. Join us for stories, music and movement. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-storytime-44/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 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 additio......More

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.  Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.674.1544. For questions please contact Khalid Noori at 978.674.1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-night-one-on-one-session-at-pml-32/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 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 ch......More

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. For Grades K - 2. Sign up required. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-molly-9/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 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 additio......More

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.  Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978.674.1544. For questions please contact Khalid Noori at 978.674.1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-night-one-on-one-session-at-pml-84/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 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 https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/delayed-opening-library-hours-11am-9-pm-88/

Children's Reference Desk (Ground Floor) Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Cryptid Terrariums

Celebrate National Paranormal Day by making a cozy terrarium for a mini-cryptid! This program is open to teens in grades 5-12, and registration is required, as supplies are limited.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cryptid-terrariums/

Young Adult (YA) Area - First Floor Main Branch, 401 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: ......More

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: [email protected] . https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/weekly-fiber-arts-group-22/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Little Makers

Grades K-4 Join is for a STEM tinker lab! Children in grades K-4 will explore and experiment with STEM activities. Registration is required and space is limited. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saturday-hold-for-molly-lori-5/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Lowell is Wild About Wildlife

Join our live raptor program and discover how to be a stellar neighbor and advocate for wildlife! Witness the awe-inspiring beautify of these magnificent birds up close while learning valuable tips on coexisting harmoniously with nature.  Free and open to the public......More

Join our live raptor program and discover how to be a stellar neighbor and advocate for wildlife! Witness the awe-inspiring beautify of these magnificent birds up close while learning valuable tips on coexisting harmoniously with nature.  Free and open to the public. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lowell-is-wild-about-wildlife/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852