The Backwoods of Canada by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill was published in 1836, this is Traill’s first-hand account of life in present-day Ontario, Canada. This collection of letters was published as a guide for other women moving to the wilderness of the new world. Traill’s chronicle examines the experience of pioneer women and the domestic…Read More
As a librarian, I have the opportunity to get a sneak peek at upcoming books. Â Below are some books I enjoyed that are coming soon to PML. Most of them already have holds, so be sure to put your name on the list soon. To reserve a book, place a request in the online catalog,…Read More
During Black History Month, it is important to capture the stories of the heroes whose contributions to the United States and our various victories around the world have been forgotten or unshared. Check out the following selections for just a few of the untold stories. Forgotten : the untold story of D-Day's Black heroes, at…Read More
If you live in New England, you’re no stranger to living history. From Salem to Boston to Lowell you can always find a historical reenactor in layers of cotton with wool socks baking in the summer heat to tell the stories of the past. In the South, other stories are told in a very similar…Read More
February is Romance Readers' Month. In honor of that, staff member Falicia pulled some books and realized a very interesting fact that most men seem to lose their shirts on the covers of Romance Books. Here are some of ones that she found... Wicked Cowboy Wolf https://mvlc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lowell1/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1156814/one Dangerous Highlander https://mvlc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lowell1/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:130928/one Destiny's Embrace https://mvlc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/lowell1/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:137999/one Dragon Fall…Read More
Your browser does not support the video tag. Please note that if you would prefer to see a tile view of each slide, hover over the bottom of the slideshow and click on the tile button for a different view. Also, if you'd like to hear "Hail to the Chief" then turn on the sound…Read More
Here are a few reading recommendations for Black History month from our library intern, Lauren Ordway an English Major at UML. Black History Month is a month-long celebration in February surrounding the accomplishments and achievements of African Americans within the history of the United States. Starting as just a week, it soon evolved into a…Read More
They're called many names: doorstopper, spider killer, seat booster. You don't have to read a big book to join our Winter Reading Challenge on Beanstack but, if you can muster up the concentration, the dead of winter is a great time to dig into a big o'le book. Here's a short list of five of…Read More
Every year, magazines, websites, newspapers, book review journals, awards committees, and libraries share their lists of the best books of the year. Some lists only include the very top, with 10 titles. Others include books form various genres and can be as long as 200 books once all are combined. Looking at these lists is…Read More
The City of Lowell is hosting a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the Lowell Parking Study on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:00-7:15 PM. At this meeting, you will be able to: Meet the Consultant team Learn about a citywide parking inventory that is underway Hear about early findings from the study Tell…Read More
Monday, January 18 is a national holiday that honors Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a minister and iconic figure of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Tragically, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968. This is a brief list of books and DVDs about King that are available from the Pollard Memorial…Read More
Are you ready and eligible to become a U.S. citizen? Enroll in our 8-week remote citizenship class and come to learn and practice the skills you need to pass your citizenship interview. The class will meet once a week for evening students and twice a week for morning students, starting the week of January 25…Read More
It's January and maybe you've suggested that you declutter your life for the better. At the end of December 2020, we offered a program with Maile Shoul called Creating Peace and Sanity at Home with the KonMari Method™ - We've now uploaded to our YouTube Channel for your viewing pleasure. If videos aren't your thing, please…Read More
During quarantine, the Pollard Library staff had plenty of time to read. Here are some of our favorite books published this year. Although the library building is closed to visitors, you can still request items to be picked up curbside. Simply place a hold or fill out our request form. We’ll let you know when…Read More
Whether you’ve completed your shopping or haven’t started, Christmas is coming soon. Here are some books, movies, and CDs to enjoy this holiday season. Although the library building is closed to visitors, you can still request items to be picked up curbside. Simply place a hold or fill out our request form. We’ll let you…Read More
