The Library Department operates two physical branches, the Pollard Memorial Library Main Branch and the Senior Center Branch. We also have a virtual branch (www.lowelllibrary.org) accessible on the internet that allows users to access our catalog and electronic books, music, videos, and databases. It is the responsibility of the Library to acquire and make available to the public works of fact or fiction that are of interest to the population of the City of Lowell. This includes works in formats such as books, DVD's, CD's, and electronic formats like ebooks, downloadable music, and videos.
Technology is a major part of the library's offerings. We provide computers, internet access, job searches, consortium networks, e-books, electronic databases, mobile hotspots (Wi-Fi), and virtual programming. Lowell's library also includes community/literary events such as lectures by authors, readings, book clubs, an adult literacy program, as well as children and teen programs.
The library staff serve our special needs population and partner with many non-profits in our community to bring more variety and relevance to our programming. We also strive to meet the needs of our varied immigrant residents by offering citizenship information.
It is the responsibility of our professional and para-professional staff to acquire, process, and circulate materials to the public. We also fill requests for information from our own residents and those of other towns. Our staff creates original programs that are of interest to Lowell residents of various ages and cultural backgrounds. The staff often brings our programs to other locations in the City.