Rethinking Discipline: A Workshop for Families

As we move into the fall and a new school year, it is easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out. How prepared are you to deal with your kids and family in a way that creates harmony and happiness? This workshop will feature international speaker and child advocate Stacie LeBlanc (theupinstitute.com) talking about the urgent […]

Knitting/Crochet Group

Meeting on the first floor by the adult graphic novel table Crafters bring their own supplies and projects to work on.  Patrons are welcome to stay longer than 7:30, but please note the library closes at 9PM. Please contact Gwen for any questions: gjunghanss@lowelllibrary.org Host: Pollard Memorial Library Location: First FloorMain Branch401 Merrimack St., Lowell, […]

Candidate Forum: City Council Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8

Join Lowell Votes to hear from the candidates for City Council Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8 in the beautiful second floor reference room at our Library. Learn more about each candidate so you can decide who you want to vote for. Your presence will also remind the candidates that the City Council is responsible […]

2nd Annual Lowell City of Learning Awards Ceremony

Please join us for a celebration of learning. The 2nd Annual Patrick J. Mogan Learning City Award will be presented to Jane Calvin, Executive Director at the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust for her dedication to environmental education, land conservation, historic preservation and urban forestry. Host: Lowell City of Learning Location: Richard & Nancy Donahue […]

Walk the Lowell Sustainability Trail

Join us to pilot the Lowell Sustainability Trail that will highlight sustainability practices and challenges. Location: U Crossing, UMass Lowell, 220 Pawtucket St, Lowell. Other info: The walk will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Email lowelllearningcity2019@gmail.com with questions. RSVP Here. This event is being promoted as part of the 2023 Lowell City of Learning Festival, which is a project […]

Nature Explorations at Hawk Valley Farm

Learn about local wetlands, plants, and wildlife! Explore on your own or join us for a Tree ID walk, scavenger hunt, or interactive watershed demonstration. See event page for more info. Host: Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust Location: Hawk Valley Farm, 526 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA. Parking available along 1 side of Varnum Terrace. Parking […]

Friends of the PML Book Sale

Join the Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library for our book sale! This will be held in the Community Meeting Room on the Ground Floor of the Library. Get new and gently used books, DVDs, and CDs at amazing prices. Something for everyone! Payments will be accepted by cash or check. All proceeds go to […]

Literature Through Music

This “lecture concert” will include MCC music faculty members Daniel Fridley, singer; Carmen Rodriguez-Peralta, pianist; Orlando Cela, flutist; Raley Beggs, guitarist, and Todd Brunel, bass clarinetist will present a lecture/concert of works inspired by poetry. MCC English faculty member Tom Laughlin will also read his poem “Jazz” while Todd Brunel improvises. Hosts: Middlesex Community College, […]

Computer Literacy Class

African Community Center of Lowell is collaborating with UMass Lowell this fall to create a computer literacy class. Beginning Saturday, October 14, all immigrants to the Greater Lowell area are invited to participate in the class (anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Classes will run for nine consecutive Saturdays, from 11 a.m. […]

Dominican Flow Bachata Workshop

Join the college for a Dominican Flow Bachata workshop during the City of Lowell Learning Festival and to honor Hispanic Heritage Month! Come dance and join a discussion with entrepreneurs from the Utopia Dance Company in Lawrence, MA! Louis Casiano and Elvis Lora, two Latino men of color and members of the LGBTQ community, joins […]

Loving to Hate New Music

Music is alive and evolving, and when it comes to classical music, the many different trends are as varied as human imagination. This lecture-performance, featuring the principal winds of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra, will guide audiences into the world of contemporary music by explaining some of the most popular and innovative sounds and techniques, and […]

Tour of Newly Renovated Dental Clinic, Middlesex Community College

Come tour our newly renovated dental clinic on the Lowell campus of MCC. Stop in for some free oral health care goodies and learn more about students seeking to provide high quality care at a very affordable rate. Please join the tour to view the clinic and get information about fees, services and how to […]