Family Game Day

Do you like games? Join us for a morning of gaming fun with your family! We will be providing board games, card games, a Nintendo Switch video game system, and more.  Registration is required and space is limited.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/......More

Do you like games? Join us for a morning of gaming fun with your family! We will be providing board games, card games, a Nintendo Switch video game system, and more.  Registration is required and space is limited.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-game-day-6/

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

Maker Mondays: Sew a Drawstring Bag

Learn how to sew your own drawstring bag with a sewing machine. Registration is required. For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/maker-mondays-sew-a-drawstring-bag/

Young Adult (YA) Area - First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Family BINGO

Join us for Family BINGO! Children in Kindergarten through Grade 4 and their families are invited to play for fun and prizes! Sign up is required. Sign up begins December 15. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-bingo/

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]! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-218/

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/one-on-one-tech-help-at-pml-154/

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

Armchair Genealogy Group

Are you looking to fill out your family tree? The Community Planning Librarian from the Pollard Memorial Library is teaming up with local armchair genealogists to demonstrate how to use genealogy databases, vital records, census records, city directories and maps to ......More

Are you looking to fill out your family tree? The Community Planning Librarian from the Pollard Memorial Library is teaming up with local armchair genealogists to demonstrate how to use genealogy databases, vital records, census records, city directories and maps to fill out your family story. Basic computer knowledge is helpful, but even the non-tech savvy can join us to gather tips! All are welcome to this casual group meeting! The Armchair Genealogy Group will meet on the first and third Friday of each month at 11:30 AM in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of the Pollard Memorial Library https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/armchair-genealogy-group-17/

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

Maker Mondays: Shrinky Dinks

Draw or trace a design on special plastic, and watch it shrink as it cooks. You can make a keychain, earrings, and much more! For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/maker-mondays-shrinky-dinks-2/

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

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. We hope you join us.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-writing-group-26/

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

Beginner Computer Class

New to computers? This beginner-friendly class covers the basics, including using a mouse and keyboard, navigating the screen, and performing simple everyday tasks. No experience needed. Registration is required.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/b......More

New to computers? This beginner-friendly class covers the basics, including using a mouse and keyboard, navigating the screen, and performing simple everyday tasks. No experience needed. Registration is required.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/beginner-computer-class/

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

Crafternoon

Do you like making crafts? Join us once a month and make a craft in the library! Children in grades K - 4 can come to the ground floor children’s desk to pick up a craft kit to make at one of the tables in the children’s department. Please note: this is not a take-and......More

Do you like making crafts? Join us once a month and make a craft in the library! Children in grades K - 4 can come to the ground floor children’s desk to pick up a craft kit to make at one of the tables in the children’s department. Please note: this is not a take-and-make craft and this activity must take place in the library building. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the Children's Reference Desk (978) 674-1529 or online https://lowelllibrary.org/events/ September 23 - K-pop Craft October 7 - Halloween Craft November 4 - Fall Bead Craft https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafternoon-10/

Children's Reference Desk (Ground Floor) 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]! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-219/

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

Jack London with Bill Thierfelder

Jack London, born January 12th, 1876, was a pioneer of commercial fiction and one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity, earning a large fortune from writing. London was part of the radical literary group "The Crowd" in San Francisco and a......More

Jack London, born January 12th, 1876, was a pioneer of commercial fiction and one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity, earning a large fortune from writing. London was part of the radical literary group "The Crowd" in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of unionization, workers' rights, socialism, and eugenics. He wrote several works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel and his non-fiction exposé The People of the Abyss. This program explores those works as well as his most famous novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush. Always fascinating and controversial, London remains one of the most colorful characters in American Literature.  Click HERE to register and to receive the Zoom link.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/jack-london-with-bill-thierfelder-virtual-program/

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Switch Gaming

Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition! We'll have a few different games to play. Snacks will be served. For grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/switch-gaming-10/

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

One-On-One Technology Help

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions......More

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM on the Library’s first floor. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-technology-help-165/

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

One-On-One Technology Help

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions......More

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM on the Library’s first floor. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-technology-help-217/

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

Virtuales - Noche de Libros, Tertulia y Café: Club de Libros en Español

This program is run by the Nevins Library in Methuen. Please click HERE to register for the program. ¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura Mensu......More

This program is run by the Nevins Library in Methuen. Please click HERE to register for the program. ¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura Mensual! Nos reunimos el primer miércoles de cada mes para sumergirnos en las páginas de libros fascinantes y explorar juntos nuevos mundos literarios. Diseñado para adultos de 18 años en adelante, nuestro club ofrece una experiencia enriquecedora para todos los amantes de la lectura. Con tu tarjeta de biblioteca, puedes tomar prestado el libro seleccionado para el mes, lo que te permite sumergirte aún más en la historia y participar activamente en nuestras discusiones. ¿No puedes asistir en persona? ¡No hay problema! También ofrecemos reuniones virtuales a través de Zoom, lo que significa que puedes unirte desde la comodidad de tu hogar y participar en nuestras conversaciones sin importar dónde te encuentres. Cada mes, exploramos una variedad de géneros y autores. Nuestras discusiones son animadas, estimulantes y llenas de perspectivas diversas, ¡así que prepárate para expandir tus horizontes literarios! Únete a nosotros en nuestra próxima reunión y descubre la alegría de compartir tus pensamientos y reflexiones sobre la literatura con una comunidad apasionada de lectores. ¡Te esperamos en el Club de Lectura Mensual! This program was funded in part by a grant from the Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtuales-noche-de-libros-tertulia-y-caf-club-de-libros-en-espa-ol-8/

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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-108/

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

Black Brown Beta: STEM Club for Teens and Tweens

Empowering young innovators of color through STEM. A student-lead STEM club for grades 5-8.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/black-brown-beta-stem-club-for-teens-and-tweens-4/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room 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: g......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-161/

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

Adult Craft Night: Upcycled No-Sew T-Shirt Craft

Join Sukey for a fun upcycled craft just for adults! She will guide you in making pillows or tote bags out of old t-shirts. NO SEWING REQUIRED! Sounds like magic, huh? We will provide some t-shirts, but each attendee should bring their own t-shirt that they would lik......More

Join Sukey for a fun upcycled craft just for adults! She will guide you in making pillows or tote bags out of old t-shirts. NO SEWING REQUIRED! Sounds like magic, huh? We will provide some t-shirts, but each attendee should bring their own t-shirt that they would like to repurpose. All other supplies will be provided.  Registration required.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-craft-night-upcycled-no-sew-t-shirt-craft/

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

ESOL Conversation Group

ESOL Conversation Group  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/esol-conversation-group-25/

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Join DM Ryan for a session full of adventure and a little bit of chaos. We will be playing at level one, so please bring a level one character, or choose from a pre-made one we will provide. Snacks will be served. For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.  https://pollar......More

Join DM Ryan for a session full of adventure and a little bit of chaos. We will be playing at level one, so please bring a level one character, or choose from a pre-made one we will provide. Snacks will be served. For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-dragons-74/

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

Take & Make: Beaded Snowflakes

Stop by the YA Space after school and pickup a beaded snowflake kit. While supplies last. For teens and tweens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-beaded-snowflakes/

Young Adult (YA) Area - First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Children’s Graphic Novel Book Club

Do you love graphic novels? Meet other graphic novel fans and talk about our popular book club picks!  This program will meet every other month for children in grades 4-6. Snacks will be provided. *Please let us know if you have any food allergies.   https://pollar......More

Do you love graphic novels? Meet other graphic novel fans and talk about our popular book club picks!  This program will meet every other month for children in grades 4-6. Snacks will be provided. *Please let us know if you have any food allergies.   https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/children-s-graphic-novel-book-club-3/

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

Beginner Cell Phone Class

New to using a cell phone or smartphone? This beginner-friendly class covers basic functions like calling, texting, and using the touchscreen. Bring your phone and questions—no experience needed. Registration required.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/cale......More

New to using a cell phone or smartphone? This beginner-friendly class covers basic functions like calling, texting, and using the touchscreen. Bring your phone and questions—no experience needed. Registration required.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/beginner-cell-phone-class/

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

Teacher Talks Money

https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/teacher-talks-money/

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

Teen Advisory Board

Are you looking for volunteer hours? We need your help planning future programs and activities! We’ll meet once a month to brainstorm new ideas. You’ll also get a say in what books we buy, and help choose new furniture for the YA Space. Snacks will be served! For grad......More

Are you looking for volunteer hours? We need your help planning future programs and activities! We’ll meet once a month to brainstorm new ideas. You’ll also get a say in what books we buy, and help choose new furniture for the YA Space. Snacks will be served! For grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-advisory-board-12/

Young Adult (YA) Area - First Floor 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]! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-220/

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

Anime Club

Calling all anime and manga fans! Join us for an hour of watching anime episodes chosen by YOU! Snacks will be served. For teens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/anime-club-23/

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

One-On-One Technology Help

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions......More

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM on the Library’s first floor. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-technology-help-166/

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

One-On-One Technology Help

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions......More

Get one-on-one help with your tech questions—phones, tablets, laptops, email, apps, downloads, and more. Registration is required. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe the specific tech issue you’d like help with so staff can best assist you. Sessions are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM on the Library’s first floor. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-technology-help-218/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 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. Lowell, MA 01852 Ground Floor Meeting Room and via Zoom On March 29, 2023, Governor Healey signed into law a supplemental budget b......More

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Organization: Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees Location: Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 Ground Floor Meeting Room and via Zoom 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. Specifically, this further extension allows public bodies to continue holding meetings remotely without a quorum of the public body physically present at a meeting location, and to provide "adequate, alternative" access to remote meetings. The language does not make any substantive changes to the Open Meeting Law other than extending the expiration date of the temporary provisions regarding remote meetings from March 31, 2023 to March 31, 2025. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting and/or speak regarding a specific agenda item should email the Library Director at [email protected] indicating your name and on which agenda item(s) you would like to speak. Since the meeting is hybrid, you may attend in-person in the Ground Floor Meeting Room at the Library or online. If the meeting is hybrid and you do not wish to attend in-person, you will be sent the access information needed to join the meeting. If you do not have email access, you can also call 978-674-1525 for the meeting information. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pml-board-of-trustees-36/

Director's Office Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

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 availab......More

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. For more information about this group please contact Pam Colt at [email protected]. January's Book: Simpatia by Rodrigo Blanco Calderon https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/international-book-club-25/

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The Gospel According to Jack

From the Author: This book brings together my Kerouac life and my life as a now retired minister in the liberal Protestant tradition (Unitarian Universalist). I’m a past President of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac, the organization that produces an annual Kerouac Festival......More

From the Author: This book brings together my Kerouac life and my life as a now retired minister in the liberal Protestant tradition (Unitarian Universalist). I’m a past President of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac, the organization that produces an annual Kerouac Festival in Lowell. In the book’s ten chapters I use passages from the writings of Jack Kerouac as the basis for some of the spiritual insights and life lessons I feel they offer. Kerouac’s writings contain joy and exuberance on the one hand, along with encounters with the dark nights of the soul on the other. Both are very instructive as we travel on our own life paths. About the Author Rev. Steve Edington is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister living in Nashua, New Hampshire. He is the Minister Emeritus of the UU Church of Nashua, a congregation he served for 24 years. Mr. Edington is also a long-time member of the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Committee of Lowell, Massachusetts—and a past President of that organization.  Steve Edington is a one-time adjunct faculty member of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell where he taught several courses on “The Literature of the Beat Movement.” He is also an occasional contributor to Beat Scene Magazine.  Rev. Edington’s previous books are: Kerouac’s Nashua Connection, The Beat Face of God: The Beat Generation Writers as Spirit Guides, . Troubadour and Poet: The Magical Ministry of Ric Masten, Bring Your Own God: The Spirituality of Woody Guthrie,  God Is Not God’s Name: A Journey Beyond Words  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-gospel-according-to-jack/

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