The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 3rd. We also have a delayed opening for staff training on Thursday, September 6th—Library Hours 11:00AM-9:00PM Summer hours end after Labor Day. Meaning we'll be open again 9:00AM-5:00PM on Saturdays beginning September 8th Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!Read More
Know the 10 signs. Early detection matters. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of…Read More
Join us for a FREE 10-week Citizenship Preparation Course 2018 Fall Session: Wednesdays, September 5 -November 7, from 6pm-8pm Please note: To be eligible to take the Citizenship Preparation Course, students should be able to answer “yes” to the following questions: Have you been a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) of the U.S. for at least…Read More
Our library's long running non-fiction book club will meet Thursday, September 6, 2018Â from 6:30-7:30PM to discuss the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning modern classic Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. Pick up your copy today at the ground floor checkout desk. Check out our book club page for more info and other titles up…Read More
Our August PJ Dance Party is tomorrow night at 6:30 PM. All children and their grownups are invited - bring your dancing feet! No sign up necessary.Read More
We all scream for ice cream! Kids in grades Kindergarten and older are invited to this special ice cream science program with Sub Zero Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt. On Monday, August 13 at 3 PM the folks from Sub Zero will demonstrate why liquid nitrogen makes the creamiest ice cream. Sign up is required.…Read More
Our next session of Bow WOW for Books is coming up Wednesday, August 8th from 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.! Bow WOW for Books is great program for children that need to practice their reading. We still have some sessions available to read to our therapy dog, Prince. To sign up, please call the Children's…Read More
Sign up has started for our August 6 Boston Bruins event. Children are invited to visit with Blades, the Boston Bruins mascot. Join Blades for a story, games, and other fun activities. The program starts at 10 AM. This event is for children in Kindergarten and older. Registration is required. Sign up by visiting the…Read More
Looking for a new summer read? Or help with the library's Summer Reading Challenges? Our library staff will help select a variety of book genres for you to "taste" and experience. Travel from table to table and have a chance to meet a variety of different books that may suit your reading goals. Enjoy some…Read More
This coming Tuesday, July 10th at 6 P.M. join us for our first summer meeting of Book Bites! We will be eating pizza, talking about books, and playing fun games. Make sure to bring a favorite book, a book from your favorite series, or a book by your favorite author to share with the group. …Read More
It's almost summer so that means - Summer Reading! Join us on Monday, June 25 at 7 PM for our kick off featuring magician Ed Popielazrczyk. This magic show is for kids in Kindergarten and older and does require sign up. Sign up by visiting the Ground Floor Children's Reference desk, call 978-674-1529 or click…Read More
Join us Wednesday, June 20th from 5 - 6 P.M. and meet our dog friend, Prince, and his handler, Joyce from our new "Bow Wow for Books" program. Prince and Joyce will be here on select Wednesdays from 5 - 6 P.M. Children can sign up for 15 minute sessions to practice reading to Prince. …Read More
Summer Reading… Not Just for Kids! Why should kids have all the fun this summer? The Pollard Memorial Library is happy to announce that we will be offering a special adult only summer reading challenge for patrons entitled “Lowell Reads – Summer Edition.” Pick up your game card starting today and opportunities to participate will…Read More
Today's meeting for our teen Anime Club program will unfortunately need to be cancelled because the library will be closing early. The library will be closing at 2 P.M. today for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Anime Club will be rescheduled to Friday, June 1st from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.Read More
We have been talking about best practices for preservation, but often we tend to ignore our digital collections of “stuff” until it’s too late and the computer dies or gets damaged. In current times, we enjoy the ease of information that we can have at our fingers – word documents on our phones that we…Read More