The Arab-American community is quite diverse, encompassing various backgrounds and religions. People who identify as Arab-American may trace their family origins to 22 different countries across the Middle East and North Africa. According to the Arab American Institute, close to 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, although the census does not always reflect that number.…Read More
The calendar has changed, and we are featuring another group of books to transport you to different countries. Enjoy stories from Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Haiti, Liberia, South Korea, and Uganda. How many places will you visit? The library is currently open for browsing. If you are not comfortable entering the library, you can request…Read More
The seed library is now open on the First Floor at the PML. Come grab a few packets of seeds, sign out what you are taking and then get started. Need more help? Check out some of our gardening books also on display on the First Floor or find more in our catalog by clicking…Read More
Travel the world through books. Throughout the year, we will feature a rotating selection of books set in 80 different countries. Each month for the next 10 months, we will display 8 books on the second floor near the microfilm machines. This is an opportunity to read about places you may have been, want to…Read More
I have been lucky to get a sneak peek at some of the books coming out in the next couple of months. Below are my favorites for March and April. The library is currently open for browsing. If you are not comfortable entering the library, you can request items for curbside pickup during our regular…Read More
What are you reading (or listening to, or watching)? People sometimes ask staff for recommendations, but we want to know what you think. Did you read a book, watch a movie, or listen to a CD that you loved? Do you want to share it with others? We now have two ways for you to…Read More
According to the 2019 Greater Lowell Community Health Needs Assessment, the leading cause of death in Lowell in 2016 was heart disease. From 2007-2014, rates of hospitalization for cardiovascular disease in Lowell were higher than the state average.[i] With these numbers in mind, it is important for us to raise awareness about heart health. Throughout…Read More
The Pollard Memorial Library is happy to announce that we will be offering a special adult only winter challenge, which will be offered for 10 weeks. We are encouraging all patrons to read for 1000 minutes from January 10 to March 19, 2022. If you aren't into reading for long periods of time, we do…Read More
Each year, magazines, websites, newspapers, book review journals, awards committees, and libraries share their lists of the best books of the year. Some lists are short, with only 10 titles. Others highlight books from various genres and can be as long as 200 titles once all are combined. These lists demonstrate just how subjective reading…Read More
Are you looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Interested in helping adults better their lives? Become a tutor with the Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts, Lowell! The Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts has been an award winning and established source of adult literacy education since 1972. Focusing on student-centered tutoring, confidential and flexible tutoring, high quality support…Read More
Everyone is happy during the holiday season...except those who aren’t. For people who have experienced loss, trauma, or estrangement from their families, the holidays can be a difficult time of year. Some people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder when the days become shorter.  If you or someone you know is struggling this holiday season, the…Read More
Today is the 80th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, “a date which will live in infamy. We have both nonfiction and fiction books and the 2001 movie about that fateful day in 1941 that led the United States into World War II. Let us know if you read and enjoy any of the…Read More
Are you wondering what you should read next? Take a look at the books below, which have been nominated for The Booker Prize, The National Book Award, or the Carnegie Medal for Excellence. You’ll notice that some of the books appear on more than one list. The Booker Prize and National Book Awards were awarded…Read More
Anyone who has lived with or cared for an aging, disabled, or ill relative knows how physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing it can be. Family and friends want to do what is best for their loved one, but they need support to help them through difficult times that can last for weeks, months, or years.…Read More
I enjoy looking through cookbooks even if I don’t expect to cook from them. While we can pinpoint exactly what we want to cook online, I find more pleasure in flipping through a book on the topic of choice. We have books centered around ingredients, types of diets, cuisines, and appliances. We have books that…Read More
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