Bookmobile - Pop-up Stop: Father Maguire Park

The Bookmobile team will be at Father Maguire Park from 1:30-4pm on Saturday, June 1.  Stop by and pick out a book or learn about Library Services! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bookmobile-pop-up-stop-father-maguire-park/

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Bookmobile - Pop-up Stop: Lowell Heritage Park

The Bookmobile Team will be at Lowell Heritage Park on Monday, June 3 from 9:30-11:30am. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bookmobile-pop-up-stop-lowell-heritage-park-2/

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Creative Writing Group - Special Guest: Emilie-Noelle Provost

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.  Special Guest Speaker: Emilie-Noelle Provost, Author https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-writing-group-7/

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

Bookmobile Stop: Lowell Community Health Center

The Bookmobile Team will be at the Lowell Community Health Center on Tuesday, from 10-2pm. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-the-lowell-community-heal......More

The Bookmobile Team will be at the Lowell Community Health Center on Tuesday, from 10-2pm. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-the-lowell-community-health-center/

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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 bel......More

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 978.674.1544. For questions, please contact Khalid Noori at 978.674.1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/computer-and-internet-skills-class-at-pml-14/

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

Interactive Fiction

Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, where you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win. For teens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.ass......More

Join game expert Brendan Desilets to learn about the computer game Interactive Fiction, where you are always the main character in the story. Your mission is to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, defeat villains, and win. For teens in grades 5-12.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/interactive-fiction-47/

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-137/

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-37/

First Floor 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-89/

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-89/

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

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......More

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. The parent does little to no physical yoga themselves as these poses are solely focused on supporting the baby's growing body. Modifications and instruction are provided for a baby's particular developmental stage during the class to ensure that every sweet pea is practicing the poses designed just for that age and stage. Parents are encouraged to take breaks as needed during the class to nurse, feed, or change a diaper. Patrons are asked to register for each program in which they'd like to participate as a unique Zoom link will be sent for each class. Patrons that pre-register for a Virtual Baby Yoga Session that are unable to attend the session will be automatically sent a link of the recording of the missed session. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-yoga-4/

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Bookmobile - Pop-up Stop: Callery Park

The Bookmobile Team will be at Callery Park on Thursday, June 6 from 1:30-4pm. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bookmobile-pop-up-stop-callery-park-2/

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Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 f......More

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 from 6-7pm - General Public Preview Night Friday, June 7 from 10-3pm Saturday, June 8 from 9-3pm Location:  Ground floor community room, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell (Colburn St. entrance) https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-book-sale-2/

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

Friends of PML Meeting

VIA Zoom/Pollard Memorial Library - receive Zoom information, please email [email protected] to get credentials https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-pml-meeting-10/

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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-27/

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

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 f......More

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 from 6-7pm - General Public Preview Night Friday, June 7 from 10-3pm Saturday, June 8 from 9-3pm Location:  Ground floor community room, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell (Colburn St. entrance) https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-book-sale-3/

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

VIRTUAL - Adult Trivia Night: 80's Trivia

Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** This month's trivia theme is the 80's! Test your knowledge by answering 60 questions......More

Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** This month's trivia theme is the 80's! Test your knowledge by answering 60 questions (four rounds of 15) all about the 1980's created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Organize a team or be your own team and play solo! Register directly on Zoom HERE. There is a 50-team limit. RECORDING NOTE: This program will NOT be recorded. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-trivia-night-80s-trivia/

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Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 f......More

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are hosting their annual book sale from June 6 - 8, 2024. Available for purchase: gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Sale dates and times: Thursday, June 6 from 5-6pm - Members Preview Thursday, June 6 from 6-7pm - General Public Preview Night Friday, June 7 from 10-3pm Saturday, June 8 from 9-3pm Location:  Ground floor community room, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell (Colburn St. entrance) https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-book-sale-4/

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

Meet the Bookmobile Team at Acre Festival and Resource Fair at 413 Fletcher St., Lowell MA

Meet the Bookmobile Team at the Acre Festival and Resource Fair at 413 Fletcher St., Lowell MA from 11-2pm. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-acre-festival-and-resource-fair-at-413-fletcher-st-lowell-ma/

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"Huzza!" Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815: Author Talk with Timothy Symington

Join us for a look at American history through toasts! Author Timothy Symington will discuss his new book "Huzza!" Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815. There will be time for questions after the talk. Books will be available for purchase and the author will save time for......More

Join us for a look at American history through toasts! Author Timothy Symington will discuss his new book "Huzza!" Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815. There will be time for questions after the talk. Books will be available for purchase and the author will save time for signings. About the Book: Raising a glass to toast someone at a wedding or birthday is a familiar and usually informal occurrence, but at one time it was a carefully orchestrated ritual. They were planned, revised, and given at an event, and then printed in newspapers. During the tumultuous years of partisan fighting, toasts were used to spread or attack certain ideologies. The toasts became glimpses into what Americans honored at specific moments in the years from the beginning of the American Revolution to the end of the War of 1812. "Huzza!" Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815 is a history of the early American republic viewed through its many toasts, which were raised and published throughout the new nation. They offer a unique lens through which American history and early popular opinion can be viewed. About the Author: Timothy Symington is a former educator and editor, who regularly contributes to the Journal of the American Revolution. "Huzza!" Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815 is his first book. It is a history of the early American republic viewed through the many toasts that were raised and published throughout the nation. The toasts offer a unique lens through which American history and early popular opinion can viewed. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/huzza-toasting-a-new-nation-1760-1815-author-talk-with-timothy-symington/

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

VIRTUAL - Author Caitlin Cass Discusses "Suffrage Song"

We hope you can join us for what is going to be a fascinating conversation with author Caitlin Cass on her book, "Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S." Part graphic novel, part map of the suffrage movement, this book tells t......More

We hope you can join us for what is going to be a fascinating conversation with author Caitlin Cass on her book, "Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S." Part graphic novel, part map of the suffrage movement, this book tells the story of the fight for the right to vote by women from the very beginning. About the book: “She put in her work, but there’s so much left to do.” Begun in the Antebellum era, the song of suffrage was a rallying cry across the nation that would persist over a century. Capturing the spirit of this refrain, New Yorker contributing cartoonist Caitlin Cass pens a sweeping history of women’s suffrage in the U.S. — a kaleidoscopic story akin to a triumphant and mournful protest song that spans decades and echoes into the present. In Suffrage Song, Cass takes a critical, intersectional approach to the movement’s history — celebrating the pivotal, hard-fought battles for voting rights while also laying bare the racist compromises suffrage leaders made along the way. She explores the multigenerational arc of the movement, humanizing key historical figures from the early days of the suffrage fight (Susan B. Anthony, Frances Watkins Harper), to the dawn of the “New Women” (Alice Paul, Mary Church Terrell), to the Civil Rights era (Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker). Additionally, this book sheds light on less chronicled figures such as Zitkala-Ša and Mabel Ping Hua-Lee, whose stories reveal the complex racial dynamics that haunt this history. The interiors include 4 foldouts, most notably a 4-page map detailing where women could vote in the US in 1919, leading up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Impeccably researched and rendered in an engaging and accessible comics style, Suffrage Song is sure to spark discussion on the vital issue of voting rights that continues to resonate today. About Caitlin: Caitlin Cass makes comics, cartoons and art installations about failing systems and irrational hope. Story by story she is building her own canon in a doomed effort to understand the dismal state of the world. For the past 12 years Caitlin has published a bimonthly comic periodical under the moniker The “Great” Moments in Western Civilization Postal Constituent. Her cartoons and comics have appeared in The New Yorker, The Lily and The Nib. Caitlin was a 2018 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Fiction. Her 2020 solo exhibition Women’s Work was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Caitlin’s graphic history Suffrage Song will come out with Fantagraphics Books in June 2024. Originally from River Forest, IL, Caitlin spent 11 years in Buffalo, NY and recently moved west to teach as Assistant Professor of Studio Art, Illustration and Time-Based Media at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Please register for this event by clicking HERE.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-caitlin-cass-discusses-suffrage-song-the-haunted-history-of-gender-race-and-voting-rights-in-the-us/

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Bookmobile Stop: Lowell Community Health Center

The Bookmobile Team will be at the Lowell Community Health Center on Tuesday, from 10-2pm. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-the-lowell-community-heal......More

The Bookmobile Team will be at the Lowell Community Health Center on Tuesday, from 10-2pm. Sign up for a library card, check out books and get questions answered! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-the-lowell-community-health-center-2/

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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-138/

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