Special Programs
The Children's Room at the Gleason Public Library offers regular special programs and events throughout the year. These include Sing-Alongs, Performers, and Special Guests. The larger annual events include the Great Pumpkin Spectacle in late October and the Summer Reading Program (late June - early August). Performances and programs are funded by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library, the Cultural Council, and special grants or donations to the Library.
Firefighters Storytime
Come on down to the Gleason Public Library for a special Firefighters Storytime on Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 pm. Put on a fireman's hat, listen to stories about these brave heroes, and meet one of Carlisle's very own firefighters. This storytime is for children ages three and up. No registration is required.
If you have any questions about the storytime or would like more information, please contact Milissa Fellers at mfellers@mvlc.org.
Preschool Sing-Along
Liz Buchanan is coming to the Gleason Library again to lead a sing-along.
This well-loved singer has been leading programs with verve and liveliness in public libraries for the past ten years. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to move to the beat and to sing along with classic favorites and some of Liz's own tunes.
This free program for children and their families will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 10:30am at the Gleason Library. For more information, call the library and ask for the Children's department at 978-369-4898.
The Gleason Kids Book Club
Fall 2010 :
The Gleason Public Library is happy to announce the return of the Gleason Kids Book Club, a children's book club open to all first and second graders.
Mark your calendars: sign ups begin Monday, September 27th and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. You can call 978-369-4898 and ask for the Children's department or email Marty at mseneta@mvlc.org. A permission slip is available for download from the library website and is simply a commitment to participate and to allow (or disallow) publication of pictures.
The intention of the Gleason Kids Book Club is to bring a variety of books to children regardless of reading ability or level. If a child can read the assigned title on his own, he should be encouraged to do so. If a child is not quite ready or just prefers to be read to, parents and caregivers are encouraged to read with or to their children.
The first meeting of the fiction group will be Thursday, October 28th from 4:00-4:45 pm. The first meeting of the non-fiction group will be Tuesday, November 2nd from 4:00-4:45 pm. Participants will be notified about the titles we will be reading. Books will be on reserve at the library for check out.
If you have questions about the book club or would like more information, please contact Marty at mseneta@mvlc.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 and ask for the Children’s department.
This program was started through a private grant and is now funded by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
Third and Fourth Grade Book Club
The Gleason Public Library is adding a new book club to its Children's Programming. The soon-to-be-named book club is open to all Carlisle third and fourth graders. The club's first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21st from 4:00 to 4:45 pm in the Hollis Room. Members will vote on a club name and future books. A second meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 2 nd. Beginning in January 2011, the club will meet on a monthly basis.
Registration is required and will open on Monday, September 27th. Registration may be done in person or by phone at 978-369-4898. The first book, Bunnicula, by James Howe, will be available for check out at that time.
If you have any questions about the book club or would like more information, please contact Milissa Fellers at mfellers@mvlc.org or call 978-369-4898 and ask for the Children’s Desk. For more information about the library's programs, please visit the library website, www.gleasonlibrary.org.
This program is funded through a private grant.
Children's Display Case
Calling all Carlisle kids! Do you have a special collection that you would like to share with your friends and the other patrons of the library? Thanks to the Friends of the Gleason Public Library, we now own a large display case that we want YOU to use.
Sign up at the Children's desk to fill the case with your special treasures for two weeks. After two weeks, your display comes down and the next one goes up.
Our current exhibit:
Jeb Morgan: "Mixed Army"
So what do you collect? Your display can be anything you want - Pokemon cards, special toys, something you have made, artwork, coins, stamps, memories from a trip - it's entirely up to you. Call the library at 978-369-4898 if you have any questions. Start getting that collection together and stop by the Children's desk to make your reservation.
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