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
We know there's a lot going on around Lowell this weekend. Hey, there's a lot going on in Lowell any given weekend but this one is particularly busy. Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! is having their annual festival (more on that later), the American Textile History Museum is having a special Super Saturday Event, there's even a…Read More
There will be a storytime this Saturday at 10 AM for special needs kids and their families - yes, siblings are most welcome! Â Join us for stories, songs, movement and more. Â At the end of the storytime there is time for families to visit and a light snack will be provided. Â If your child has…Read More
Our annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 12th. This year's featured performer is Pumpernickel Puppets who will perform "St. George and the Dragon" at 10 AM. This show is for children age 3 and older. The puppet show is free but space is limited and sign up required. Sign up begins September…Read More
The library is pleased to announce the addition of Early Advantage's MUZZY Online to our Electronic Resources Page. MUZZY Online is an award-winning language program for children that provides a comprehensive, interactive, and fun way to learn a second language. It features lessons, videos, interactive games and activities, and more! The languages currently available are…Read More
Join us at our Summer Reading Kick Off! This year's featured performer is Mike the Bubble Man. The Kick Off is Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM. The show is for children in Kindergarten and older. Space is limited and sign up is required. Reserve your spots by calling 978-674-1529. Starting June 25 you can…Read More
Well, the ballots have been cast and the votes counted for our annual National Library Week Poster Contest.  With so many terrific entries it's amazing that we could select three winners. But we did and here they are: Preschool/Kindergarten Category: Jaska R. Grade One/Two Category: Sotara R. Grade Three/Four Category: Michelle L. Congratulations to our…Read More
In celebration of National Library Week (April 14 - April 20, 2013) the library is holding its annual poster contest. One hundred children, ranging from Preschool through fourth grade, submitted entries. The public is invited to vote for their favorites. Voting runs April 16 through April 20. Winners will be announced during the week of…Read More
Light It Up Blue at the Library! In honor of April being Autism Awareness Month, the library is inviting patrons to color a picture of a light bulb blue. We will display the colored in bulbs in the Children's Department. Anyone may color in a bulb. Get your bulb at the Children's Reference Desk. This…Read More
Did you know that April 5 - April 13, 2013 is special in Lowell? During that time, several agencies in Lowell are celebrating "Lowell's Read with Me: Brain Building in Progress.*" The mission of the Brain Building in Progress project is to raise awareness of the critical importance of fostering the cognitive, social and emotional…Read More
Is The Force strong within you? Come to our Jedi training on Tuesday, February 19th at 11 AM and learn from a Jedi Master. This training is for children age 4 through third grade. Spots are limited and sign up is required. Call 978-674-1529 to reserve your spot. Are you a master builder? Join us…Read More
Our Sensory Santa Event is taking place this Saturday, December 1st. The lights will be low and the carols will be playing softly. Santa, although happy to see the children, will be jolly in a low-key way. One of his elves is on the autism spectrum so he has experience with those with special needs.…Read More
Our "Super Special Kids" storytime for special needs kids and their families is on this Saturday (Nov. 17) at 10 AM. All special needs kids and their families are welcome - yes, even siblings! Also of note: Our "Sensory Santa" event is coming up on Saturday, December 1st. This program is specifically for special needs…Read More
Just a reminder that there is no Fun Family Friday program on Friday, October 12th. It's our bye week!Read More
Come one come all! It's our 2nd Annual Fall Festival this Saturday, October 6th from 10am-3pm. Young and old are welcome to come enjoy our performers, participate in our craft and facepainting workshops and eat the treats and buy some books at the Friends of the Library Bake Sale and Mini-Book sale. Don't forget to…Read More
Sign up has begun for Creature Teachers' rainforest animal program. Creature Teachers will be here on Saturday, October 6th at 10 AM and will be bringing along some rainforest critters. This event is for children in Kindergarten and older. Reserve your spot by calling the Children's Department at 978-674-1529.Read More