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Pollard Memorial Library tells council use of bookmobile, tech help and programs is growing; council urged to protect funding
Summary
Director Bridget Cooley told the council the library expanded outreach, completed a mosaic unveiling, and logged significant service metrics (12,500+ computer sessions, 28,000+ printed pages, and rising circulation). Councilors praised growth and asked that funding be preserved in the upcoming budget.
Lowell — Pollard Memorial Library Director Bridget Cooley presented a status update to the City Council on April 21, highlighting outreach growth, expanded programming and rising usage metrics.
Cooley said the library’s goal is to be "Lowell’s library," expanding services both inside the building and into neighborhoods through a growing bookmobile program and community partnerships. She told councilors the library’s 2025 service numbers included more than 12,500 computer sessions, over 28,000…
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