Please be advised that most of the Library phones are down right now. The Adult Reference desk is able to receive calls at 978-674-4121. Please be brief in your requests and understand that you may have to leave voicemail as this is the only public phone that is accepting calls.
Email is also available for your more involved questions:
Youth Reference - childrenref@lowelllibrary.org
Information Desk (General Reference) - adultref@lowelllibrary.org
Sign up begins today for our Summer Reading Kick Off Event. On Tuesday, June 24 at 7 PM join a Jedi Master for some Jedi training and tricks. Get in the spirit and wear your Star Wars gear. This program does require sign up and sign up begins June 9. This event is for children…Read More
The ballots have been cast and the winners of the 2014 National Library Week art contest are: Kiley P. (Preschool/Kindergarten category), Kyanna M. (Grade One/Two category), Zoey G. (Grade Three/Four category.) Congratulations to our winning artists!Read More
It's April Vacation and there are lots of free and fun activities for kids going on throughout the city. It's called "April Playcation." At the library we've got Lego Club, Giant Game Day, a scavenger hunt for Autism Awareness Month, a family storytime, a craft activity, and a special needs storytime. Click here to see…Read More
Thanks to the generosity of the Pollard Memorial Library Foundation and a grant from the Digital Federal Credit Union, the Children's Department now has two AWE early stations. These learning stations are computers that are loaded with over 40 educational activities geared for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and early elementary school children. To learn more about…Read More
In celebration of National Library Week we are holding our annual drawing contest. Sixty four artists in Preschool through Grade 4 have submitted their artwork. All week-long their drawings are on display in the Children's Department for the public to vote for their favorites in each category - Preschool/Kindergarten, Grade One/Two, Grade Three/Four. Anyone may…Read More
Brain Building in Progress is an exciting statewide project led by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and the United Way that is striving to raise awareness about the importance of the first few years of a child's development. Last year the city of Lowell joined the effort and many agencies hosted lots…Read More
The U.S. Center for Disease Control has released its most recent statistics for autism rates. The new statistics show 1 in 68 children in the United States is on the autism spectrum. One out of 42 boys is affected by autism. The library does have an online resource for families, our Autism Resources Guide. We…Read More
Come join us for a special nighttime, pajama time storytime! We will share stories, songs, and move and groove. All children and their grownups are welcome to come to this free event. At the end of the storytime families will receive goodie bags and be entered into a special raffle. Get in the spirit and…Read More
The Early Childhood Advisory Council of Lowell is excited to announce the premiere of its “Early Connections” program. This magazine-style show is designed to give parents of children ages from birth through 3 years important information and ideas about their child’s education and health. Currently the program is airing on Lowell Public School's LET22. The…Read More
We are open today our regular hours and YES, we will be offering our Fun Family Friday storytime at 10:30 AM!Read More
Next week is February Vacation and we've got some fun things going on at the library. On Tuesday (2/18) Animal Adventure will be here at 10 AM bringing some special animal friends. This program is for children in Kindergarten and older. Space is limited and sign up required. Call 978-674-1529 to reserve your spots. On…Read More
February Vacation in Lowell is also known as "Kids Week." During Kids Week there are lots of fun and free activities for children happening throughout the city. The library's Children's Department has two events going on. On Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 10 AM Animal Adventures will be here. This program is for children in Kindergarten…Read More
Calling all Special Needs Families! Come join us for a holiday celebration! We'll sing, we'll dance, we'll make a sticker craft. At the end of the program there will be time for families to take photos with our Sensory Santa so make sure to bring your camera to capture a memory. This drop-in program is…Read More
Special Needs Storytime is this Saturday at 10 AM. Remember - this storytime is a place for special needs families to relax and have fun! If your child needs to move or makes noise, that is fine. I don't expect the children to sit quietly or to do all the activities. Do what is comfortable…Read More
Our annual Unscary Halloween Celebration is taking place on Tuesday, October 29th at 10:30 AM. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for a fun morning of music and movement. Get in the spirit and wear your costume!Read More