A new sidewalk and street project in front of the Library and City Hall on Merrimack Street is underway. The project timeline extends into October, as the contractor is working in localized phases to try and minimize impacts to City Hall employees and visitors and to keep on-street parking available where possible. Visitors should pay attention to posted parking restriction dates on Merrimack Street, Market Street and Cardinal O'Connell Parkway. At times, there may be some short-term traffic and pedestrian detours or closures. For the most up to date information, visit  City Hall Project 2026 | Lowell, MA
Maria Kelly, Library Page I like romance and thrillers books. My favorite authors are Nora Roberts, James Patterson and Richard Paul Evans. Anything that I read has to have a great story line for me to enjoy it. Just Finished Richard Paul Evans – The Road Home I very much enjoyed the final story of this trilogy. The adventures…Read More
Falicia - Library Assistant Favorite genres of books: Fiction (anything with magic or fantasy elements), Arts and Crafts, Graphic Novels Just Finished: The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson Set in the last emirate of Muslim Spain The Bird King follows Fatima, the sultan’s favorite concubine, and her beloved friend Hassan, the place mapmaker. The…Read More
What I do at the Library: Coordinator of Community Planning. Adult programming, marketing and communications, some reference. Favorite Genre: Yes. I’m a biblio-omnivore—I usually have at least a few books going in a few genres. If it’s good, I’m good. Currently Reading: Non-Fiction Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush This is a book…Read More
Doug  What I do at the library: I work at the children’s desk and the circulation desk. I catalog library books. I am even seen on the reference desk from time to time. Current Bookmark: A length of non-stick backing.  Favorite genre: History and historical fiction. My favorite time period is the 20th century.  Currently reading:  …Read More
Congratulations to our winners of the library's scavenger hunt raffle! Thank you to everyone who came out and participated. We've had requests for a listing of the answers and questions, so here they are: Holiday Library Scavenger Hunt Answers Which reindeer is misbehaving in the stable? Rudolph or the red-nosed one are acceptable answers. Where is…Read More
Linette, Library Assistant What I like about our library: I like to help people, and I like the contrast between the energy of the patrons and the restful space of the library. My favorite genres: I read a ton of science fiction and fantasy prose over the years, but recently I’ve become more interested in…Read More
Victoria W. – Library Director What I like about our Library: I meet different people every day from all walks of life and different countries. It makes me happy that we can help fulfill their needs. Favorite Book Genres: Historical fiction, nonfiction (especially history and biographies). Current Bookmark: Don’t need one if you read e-books.…Read More
Pam Colt Reference and Interlibrary Loan Librarian What I like: fiction and non-fiction on a variety of topics. Just read: The Travelers by Regina Porter This new novel, both deeply moving and at times quite funny, follows a cast of characters – two extended families of different races and backgrounds - as they move through…Read More
Readings by Professor Maureen Stanton and UML Alum Diannely Antigua. Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30PMÂ UML O'Leary Library - 61 Wilder St. Free and Open to the Public. This event is sponsored by the UML English Department. For more information, please contact Maggie Dietz, maggie_dietz@uml.edu. Maureen Stanton is the author of Body Leaping Backward: Memoir…Read More
Alison —Reference Librarian What I enjoy—Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Cookbooks, books with multiple narrators and books with multiple time periods Just Finished—Memoir--I’m Telling the Truth But I’m Lying by Bassey Ikpi This is a memoir in essays. I selected it because Ikpi was scheduled as the lunch speaker at a conference I attended last week.…Read More
Special thanks to our friends at the Lowell Humane Society for donating this new dog safety kit. Perfect for teaching little ones about being safe around dogs of all different breeds, the kit includes the Doggone Crazy board game, posters, activity sheets, cards, and photos of dogs. Circulates for 1 week and can be…Read More
Liz – Head of Circulation What I like about our library – Our Graphic Novel collection. My last job was in a comics store and it’s great that I get to feed that love by ordering books for the section here. Favorite genres of books (and audios): Horror, Sci-fi, Fantasy, True Crime, Gardening Favorite Star…Read More
Molly, Coordinator of Youth Services I am primarily a nonfiction junkie. Not a surprise because I am a history major. Just Finished: Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. One problem with nonfiction can be the writing. There is a danger of it being too dry. An unfortunate…Read More