The Lowell Women's Week Committee is seeking nominations for the 2014 Because of Her Awards. The award acknowledges women who make significant contributions to their community but rarely receive recognition. They may perform exemplary service outside their regular jobs, help individuals or their community through one or more extraordinary acts, face unusually challenging circumstances with admirable courage, or tackle…Read More
Through the coordinated and cooperative efforts of UMass Chancellor Marty Meehan and City Manager Bernie Lynch, additional off street parking has been made available during the current snow emergency for City residents in UMass Lowell's parking garages on the university's North (Riverside Street), South (Broadway), and East (Pawtucket Street) campuses. Residents who do not have…Read More
Dr. Teo Pique, friend of the Pollard Library and regular member of our Non-Fiction book club wrote a gripping essay on her experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo where she spent five months of 2013 as a humanitarian worker with Doctors Without Borders. The essay was published this past Monday, on Richard Howe, Jr.'s…Read More
Again, it's a bit odd to announce that our Public Computers are now available for use on the internet given that one would need a computer to access this information. But just in case there's a scenario where you are logging onto our website to see if our computers are available for use we thought…Read More
We recognize it is a tad ironic to notify via the internet that our public computers will be closed Monday, December 9th but just in case you see this and are planning to come down here to avail yourself of our computers for printing or writing a paper, etc. this is to let you know…Read More
Here is the full list of candidates on the  Lowell Election Committee webpage. Check out MA State's website for individualized election information including polling locations and your current representatives.Read More
Consider giving at the American Red Cross Blood Drive this Thursday. The first 400 presenting donors will receive a free pair of tickets to a Lowell Spinners game, the first 200 presenting donors will receive a free pass to Six Flags New England. Plus, all presenting doors will receive a coupon for a free 24…Read More
Don't forget to vote. Polls are open in Lowell from 7am-8pm. To find out where you vote, and to see a sample ballot, visit Massachusetts' handy Where Do I Vote website.Read More
This is to let you know that our online catalog and some of our electronic databases will be offline this Sunday, June 23rd because our central site is shutting down its server as we migrate over to a new internet provider. Everything should be up and running by Monday, June 24th. If you notice any…Read More
You can help the City of Lowell as it prepares an update to its Open Space Plan to provide a framework for the City, private, and non-profit institutions for allocating resources for parks, recreation and open space over the next 5 to 10 years. Once completed, the Open Space Plan will be used by the City…Read More
Last week the Mystery Writers of America announced the 2013 Edgar Allen Poe Awards for the best best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2012. Dennis Lehane, the 2012 Pollard Foundation Author Night speaker took home top honors for his novel Live By Night. There's a full list of the winners (with…Read More
Announcement regarding Absentee Voting Hours The Lowell Election and Census Commission announces that their office in Lowell City Hall (Room 5) will be open on Saturday, April 27 from 10am until 3pm for voters who need to cast absentee ballots for April 30 special US Senate Primary. Access to city hall on Saturday, April 27…Read More
Winter Storm Nemo (forcasted to bring over a foot of snow to the Merrimack Valley, Friday and Saturday ) has forced the Winterfest Committee to postpone this weekend's Winterfest celebration until February 22nd & 23rd. The Committee is currently hard at work on logistics for this change in schedule, and encourages the public to visit www.lowellwinterfest.org for all…Read More
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is investigating the creation of a new statewide library card program, and we would like to know your thoughts.  Your participation in this short survey will  help us provide you with a better library experience throughout Massachusetts.Read More
Just a quick Friday afternoon thank you note to  the volunteers, members of the media, and attendees of Wednesday night's soiree for their part in its huge success. Congratulations as well to the Board of the Pollard Foundation and the Pollard Library Trustees for their efforts in completing the long process of artwork restoration and…Read More
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