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
National Library Week is an annual celebration created by the American Library Association, which highlights the valuable roles that libraries, librarians, and other library works play in strengthening the communities in which they exist. This year’s theme is Find Your Joy, which is an opportunity for all library users to explore their libraries, but also share…Read More
February is the month of love, but it's also a special celebration for us at the Pollard Memorial Library - it's Library Lovers' Month. Every day things that you can do to celebrate: Check out materials Read or listen to an e-book on Libby or Hoopla Sign up for a library card or invite a…Read More
As the City of Lowell celebrates the City of Lights on November 29, 2025, its theme this year is Holiday Fairytales and Folk Tales. There are so many cultures and traditions that are celebrated worldwide during the month of December and it's important to see all the ways that we celebrate as human beings. As…Read More
May 8th, 2025 Residents of Lowell On March 14th, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14238 targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for funding cuts. The IMLS is the single largest source of federal funding for libraries nationwide. Massachusetts receives about$3.6 million in support through the IMLS each year. Here is what…Read More
Exhibition Statement: Western Avenue: Artists at Work The Pollard Library proudly presents Western Avenue: Artists at Work, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant and diverse creative community of Western Avenue Studios. This dynamic showcase highlights recent works by talented artists from Western Avenue, offering a unique glimpse into their innovative and varied artistic practices. Housed…Read More
February is the month of love, but it's also a special celebration for us at the Pollard Memorial Library - it's Library Lovers' Month. Every day things that you can do to celebrate: Check out materials Read or listen to an e-book on Libby or Hoopla Sign up for a library card or invite a…Read More
A couple of weeks ago, we presented the Best Books of 2024 according to a selection of 50 magazines, websites, newspapers, book review journals, awards committees, libraries, and bookstores. This week, we are sharing the 2024 Staff Picks. These are books published in 2024 that library staff loved. If you are eager for more, take…Read More
After a short holiday season lull your Bookmobile Team was back at it the last two weeks with stops at Lowell Housing Authority residences at Francis Gatehouse, City View Towers, North Common Village, and Highland Parkway. Coming up for LHA are visits to South Common Village, Belvidere Heights, and Concord River Mill. We also got…Read More
Compiling the best books of the year has been one of my favorite projects since 2018. I began at the end of August, when the Booker Prize released its longlist. During September and October, I added a few more awards lists, and in November, more outlets released their top picks of the year. Learning which…Read More
Local Author Spotlight Cody Rose Please describe your writing routine. Is there a time of day or place that is most productive for you? The best place for me to write is usually on my couch with my laptop warming up my thighs! Most of my inspiration for my writing has stemmed from television shows…Read More
Local Author Spotlight Sara Marks Please describe your writing routine. Is there a time of day or place that is most productive for you? I dislike people who tell you that you *have* to write every day and in the morning. It doesn't work for me. I get most of my writing done on weekend…Read More
It is time once again to highlight the library items that our patrons have loved. The Patron Picks display has moved to the Reference Room on the second floor. It is on top of the first bookshelf when you walk into the room from the elevator or back stairway. The elevator is back in service,…Read More
Local Author Spotlight Tom Driscoll Please describe your writing routine. Is there a time of day or place that is most productive for you? First thing, between 5 AM and 8. Is there anything in Lowell or in the surrounding area that has inspired your work? Such a place to take nice walks or a…Read More
Local Author Spotlight Norma Murphy Please describe your writing routine. Is there a time of day or place that is most productive for you? First thing in the morning I write in my journal, what Julia Cameron calls "morning pages." While the writing may initially begin about me, it inevitably turns to the novel I…Read More
Local Author Spotlight Charles Kell Please describe your writing routine. Is there a time of day or place that is most productive for you? In the morning, lying on the couch with notecards. In the evening, lying in bed with a notebook. Is there anything in Lowell or in the surrounding area that has inspired…Read More
