Please be advised that the Department of Public Works will be installing a new temporary chiller for the building Friday, June 5th. There may be temperature fluctuations with the building leading up to and during the project installation and coming online. We apologize in advance for any issues and we may need to close certain areas of the building due to excessive heat. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
Please be advised that due to maintenance of the granite tiles on the walkway of the Colburn Street Entrance, the handicap ramp will be unavailable until Monday, June 8, 2026. Please call the library at 978-674-1530 if you need assistance.
The Pollard Memorial Library will continue to communicate with you any impacts to services as a result of coronavirus. It is our hope to provide more services in the very near future as we adapt to the continuing situation. As always, you can reach out Circulation Department at 978-674-4120 or talk to our Reference Department…Read More
Staff Selections – Katelyn   Katelyn, Library Assistant Currently Reading: How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones Saeed Jones’ memoir is the moving and frank story of his growing up as a gay, black kid in Texas. Jones grapples with the realities of racism, sexual awakening, and grief from a young age. As the narrative progresses, he discusses his shifting relationships with his family including the loss of his mother. Even writing about the most…Read More
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
