Meet the Bookmobile Team at the Senior Center

Meet the Bookmobile at the Senior Center Branch! Borrow books and other materials, ask questions, and say hi to the team! Please note: When the Bookmobile is set up outdoors, the stop is open to the public. When the bookmobile is set up indoors, the stop is only avai......More

Meet the Bookmobile at the Senior Center Branch! Borrow books and other materials, ask questions, and say hi to the team! Please note: When the Bookmobile is set up outdoors, the stop is open to the public. When the bookmobile is set up indoors, the stop is only available to seniors.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-the-bookmobile-team-at-the-senior-center-8/

Great Room Senior Center Branch, 276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850

PJ Library: Hanukkah Storytime

Join PJ Library at the Pollard Memorial Library for a special Hanukkah story time.  Enjoy some holiday treats, a craft, and a PJ Library story about the festival of lights!  Free and open to families with children ages 6 and younger. Registration is encouraged!  Plea......More

Join PJ Library at the Pollard Memorial Library for a special Hanukkah story time.  Enjoy some holiday treats, a craft, and a PJ Library story about the festival of lights!  Free and open to families with children ages 6 and younger. Registration is encouraged!  Please sign up by calling the Children's Reference Desk (978) 674-1529 or online: https://lowelllibrary.org/events/ https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pj-storytime-hannukah/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Afternoon Storytime

Join us for an all ages storytime with books, activities, and a craft! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-family-storytime-molly-gj-6-13-2025-4/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Weekly Fiber Arts Group

Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove. Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM. Please contact Gwen with any questions: ......More

Meeting on the first floor in the Alcove. Calling all fiber artists - bring your latest work in progress and join us for conversation! Crafters are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM. Please contact Gwen with any questions: [email protected] . https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/weekly-fiber-arts-group-159/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Virtual - Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many e......More

Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her current novel is One Wrong Word, a twisty story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. Hank is on the board of International Thriller Writers, a sought-after teacher and keynote speaker, and host of three popular online live events: THE BACK ROOM, CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze, and FIRST CHAPTER FUN. She lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned criminal defense attorney. Her next novel, All This Could be Yours, comes out in September 2025 from Minotaur Books. People Magazine says: “A nail-biting thriller.” We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-mystery-thriller-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-hank-phillippi-ryan-2/

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Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any......More

Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Please register for this event by clicking HERE. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads . She is an avid reader and supporter of diverse books. She has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her love of reading was fostered at an early age, when her mom told her how much she loved reading and wanted to be just like her. She also participates in a few book clubs that continue to expand her reading, and is a huge library and indie bookstore supporter. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-inclusive-and-diverse-book-recs-with-bookstagrammer-sometimesleelynnreads-11/

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Armchair Genealogy Group

Are you looking to fill out your family tree? The Community Planning Librarian from the Pollard Memorial Library is teaming up with local armchair genealogists to demonstrate how to use genealogy databases, vital records, census records, city directories and maps to ......More

Are you looking to fill out your family tree? The Community Planning Librarian from the Pollard Memorial Library is teaming up with local armchair genealogists to demonstrate how to use genealogy databases, vital records, census records, city directories and maps to fill out your family story. Basic computer knowledge is helpful, but even the non-tech savvy can join us to gather tips! All are welcome to this casual group meeting! The Armchair Genealogy Group will meet in the computer classroom on the second floor of the Senior Center on the third Friday of each month. The Group also meets on the first Friday of the month at the Pollard Memorial Library.  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/armchair-genealogy-group-11/

Computer Classroom Senior Center Branch, 276 Broadway St. , Floor 2, Lowell, MA, 01850

Family Gingerbread House Decorating Craft

Families are welcome to join us and celebrate the holiday season in sweet style by decorating a “gingerbread” house!  We will be decorating houses made with graham crackers and candy.  Please let us know if your child has any food allergies by sending an email to leld......More

Families are welcome to join us and celebrate the holiday season in sweet style by decorating a “gingerbread” house!  We will be decorating houses made with graham crackers and candy.  Please let us know if your child has any food allergies by sending an email to [email protected] or calling (978) 674-1528. Children in grades Pre-K - Grade 5 will be provided with supplies to decorate one house.  *PLEASE NOTE: This program was added as an extra gingerbread house decorating craft session due to the popularity of our Family Movie and Craft on 12/22/25.  Please only sign up for ONE SESSION on this day. Registration is required and space is limited.  Sign up below. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-and-craft-gingerbread-house-decorating-2/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Movie and Craft - Gingerbread House Decorating

Families are welcome to join us and celebrate the holiday season in sweet style by decorating a “gingerbread” house and watching a movie! This year we will be watching the movie Shrek 2 with our favorite pal Gingy while we decorate houses made with graham crackers and......More

Families are welcome to join us and celebrate the holiday season in sweet style by decorating a “gingerbread” house and watching a movie! This year we will be watching the movie Shrek 2 with our favorite pal Gingy while we decorate houses made with graham crackers and candy. Sign up begins Monday, November 24.  Please let us know if your child has any food allergies by sending an email to [email protected] or calling (978) 674-1528. Children in grades Pre-K - Grade 5 will be provided with supplies to decorate one house.  Registration is required and space is limited.  Sign up below. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-and-craft-gingerbread-house-decorating/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Decorate a Gingerbread Person

Stop by the YA Space to decorate a gingerbread person with frosting and candy! For teens and tweens in grades 5-12. https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/decorate-a-gingerbread-person/

Young Adult (YA) Area - First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

One-on-One Tech Help at the PML

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device, and direct you to additi......More

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device, and direct you to additional resources. Registration is REQUIRED. Please register below or call Adult Reference at 978-674-1544. For questions, please contact Khalid Noori at 978-674-1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/computer-and-internet-skills-at-the-pml-25/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

Chess Club

Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing? Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have ......More

Want to learn how to play chess or are you an expert who's looking for others who enjoying playing? Join Lowell Chess enthusiasts on Tuesdays in the Pollard Memorial Library Meeting Room. All levels welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one, but come anyhow, we have some spare sets. For more information about Chess in Lowell like the Facebook page or email [email protected]! https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-217/

Ground Floor Community / Meeting Room Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

One-on-One Tech Help at PML

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additio......More

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources.  Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978-674-1544. For questions please contact Khalid Noori at 978-674-1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-tech-help-at-pml-153/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852

One-on-One Tech Help at PML

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additio......More

One-on-One Tech Help is a free opportunity for you to get help from our IT Specialist with your personal technology-related questions. Bring your device or questions and our IT Specialist will answer questions, show you how to use your device and direct you to additional resources. Registration is REQUIRED. Please sign up down below or call Adult Reference at 978-674-1544. For questions please contact Khalid Noori at 978-674-1547 or [email protected].  https://pollardml.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-on-one-tech-help-at-pml-102/

First Floor Main Branch, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, 01852