The Youth Services Department serves children from birth through high school and their caregivers. For information about services for youth in middle and high school, see our Young Adult page.
How to Get a Library Card for Your Child
The Pollard Library does not have an age requirement for library cards. To get a library card for your child you must adhere to the following requirements:
- Only parents or legal guardians may obtain library cards for children.
- The parent/guardian must come to the library and bring identification with the parent’s/guardian’s name and current Lowell address.
- The child does not have to be present.
- First time library cards are free. Replacement library cards cost $1.
Helpful Links
The following is a list of links that you may find useful as a parent in the City of Lowell and at large. It includes youth and recreation information, links to Lowell schools and fun sites to go to help you raise your little reader.
General Links
City of Lowell Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/parks-recreation/parks-and-recreation
South Bay Early Intervention
http://www.southbaymentalhealth.com/intervention1.html
Thom Anne Sullivan Center
http://www.thomchild.org/anne-sullivan-center.htm
Lowell School Links
Lowell Public Schools
http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us
Lowell Community Charter Public School
http://www.lccps.org
Franco American School
www.francoamericanschool.org
Hellenic American Academy
http://www.hellenicamericanacademy.com
Immaculate Conception School
http://www.icslowell.com/
St. Louis School
http://stlouisschool.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
St. Michael School
http://saint-michael.com/school.html
St. Patrick School
http://www.saintpatricklowell.org
Ste. Jeanne d’Arc School
http://www.sjdarc.org
Literacy Links:
American Library Association’s Great Sites for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
Book Hive - Find that perfect read for your child!