The Library recently attended the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services Aging in Place Mini-Fair and shared information on how the Gleason can support aging in place in Carlisle.
Aging in Place includes access to resources, community involvement, and community support.
RESOURCES
In-person library resources:
- Books, Music, Movies, Magazines & Newspapers
- Computers & Tech Help
- Library of Things
At home access to resources:
- Home Delivery Service
- ebooks: Libby or Hoopla
- eaudiobooks: Libby or Hoopla
- Music: Freegal or Hoopla
- Movies: Kanopy or Hoopla
- Periodicals: Libby, Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports, Economist
- Other resources: Morningstar, Value Line, Heritagequest
Both in-person and at home:
- “Ask a Librarian” Reference Service
- Book Bundles and Reading Recommendations
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Library creates opportunities for community involvement through in person and virtual activities.
- Book Groups
- Poetry Group
- Speakers
- Craft workshops
- Special Events
- Great Pumpkin Spectacle
- Pride events
- Black History month events
- Art at the Gleason
- Friends of the Gleason Library activities
- Book Swaps
- Poetry Contest
- Annual Meeting Speakers
- Volunteer Opportunities
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Library creates opportunities for community support through collaboration with other town organizations with a focus on outreach.
- Mini-fairs like Aging in Place
- Shared events
- COAHS Movies @ the Gleason
- Plays host to groups like the Gleason Knitters
- Host talks with Garden Club, Conservation Foundation, Environmental Sustainability Committee, etc.
- Meeting room space for community groups
- Partnerships with schools and PTO
FRIENDS OF THE GLEASON LIBRARY
The Friends are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers dedicated to supporting Gleason Library through fund raising for programs, museum passes, book clubs, and events.
Contact the Friends by email at fogpl.carlisle@gmail.com