The short answer is: both. Let me explain: I remember one of the first history classes I attended in college. I was getting a degree in history and had been interested in the subject since I was a kid and my grandma read me the story of the Pilgrims every year. Something the professor said…Read More
November is Indigenous Heritage Month and what's better way to celebrate than with a good book? Check out these featured titles by Indigenous authors, featuring Indigenous stories. You're sure to find something you'll enjoy! Picture Books Benny the Bananasaurus Rex (Inuit)  by Sarabeth Holden ; illustrated by Emma Pedersen A funny and relatable story…Read More
Every person deserves food on their plate and a roof over their head. Unfortunately, hunger and homelessness are a reality for far too many people. The U.S. is the richest nation in the world, but 37 million Americans are at risk of suffering from hunger and more than 500,000 Americans are homeless on a typical…Read More
November is Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans of the Pennacook tribes have been living in and around what we now call Lowell for hundreds of years and a few still live here today. UMass Lowell has a wonderful ‘Brief History’ which is part of their Land Acknowledgement page. “Brief History of native peoples in…Read More
While it’s spooky season and Lowell was dubbed the most haunted town in Massachusetts last year, there’s myth and then there’s the reality. We’ll be focusing on the illustrious Witch Bonney monument at one of the city’s most beautiful treasures, Lowell Cemetery. This monument was created by Frank Edwin Elwell, also known as “an American…Read More
October is Filipino Heritage Month! To celebrate, we're excited to share with you some book recommendations for patrons of all ages. There's something here for everyone! Picture Books When Lola Visits  by Michelle Sterling; art by Aaron Asis Summer doesn't start until her Lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits,…Read More
In honor of our Lowell Reads selection, Legends of Little Canada: Aunt Rose, Harvey’s Bookland, and my Captain Jack by Charlie Gargiulo, we are going to look at the history related to French Canadian immigrants (or as listed below Franco-Americans) as it pertains to Lowell. Within our local history materials, we have a number of studies,…Read More
Did you know October is LGBTQ+ History Month? In honor of this month, why not pick up a Queer history book for you or your child? We have books suggestions for patrons of all ages! Children It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity  by Theresa Thorn; illustrated by Noah Grigni A…Read More
Once of the recent trends in Romance has been books featuring witches. In the spirit of Friday the Thirteenth and Halloween, we’ve created a list of witchy romances that you can get at the library. The new books are available in the reference room on the second floor. The rest of the books are on…Read More
“Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed the second Monday of October in the United States to celebrate the survival and contemporary experiences of Native peoples. It is important to note that this observance is recent. Historically and conventionally, this date has been recognized as Columbus Day, and it continues to be observed as such by the…Read More
To celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we're excited to share with you some book recommendations for patrons of all ages! Let us know if you pick up any of these books by leaving a review in the "Awesome Box" at the ground floor checkout desk or fill out a review form. Need help reserving one of…Read More
Spring and Summer Picks We received quite a few book reviews in the last few months and our first repeat title—Horse by Geraldine Brooks—was placed in the Awesome Box. We enjoy seeing the books that patrons love. You can share your favorites by placing them in the Awesome Box at the ground floor checkout desk.…Read More
September is National Recovery Month Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use and mental health, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each September, Recovery Month works to…Read More
Our Reference staff enjoy helping patrons daily on a variety of questions - some related to ancestors, some personal stories, but others want to know the unique, educational or more offbeat questions that they have about their homes. The Library and a few other institutions around the city and state offer a unique look into…Read More
Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Pollard Memorial Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. The mission of the Pollard Memorial Library is to be Lowell’s…Read More
