The Gleason Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest in celebration of National Poetry Month this April. This year’s theme is “Hope.” All ages are welcome. Winners will be selected for the following age groups: ages 8 and younger, ages 9-12, ages 13-17, and ages 18+. First place winners will receive a $100 cash … Continued
When our library was renovated 27 years ago, we lived in a different world. Internet was on dial-up, music was on CDs, and the library was a book repository. Life has evolved, and so have our libraries. Renovating the Gleason will provide flexible spaces for the whole community: space for events, exhibits, meetings, quiet work … Continued
Join us for a rocking good time on Wednesday, February 18th, at 2 p.m.! This 45-minute program is high-energy and engaging, mixing original songs with familiar favorites, plus a little Spanish sprinkled in! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. This program is … Continued
Join us in the Winter Reading Challenge, for all ages! This year, the challenge is to read 8 books that fit different challenges. To participate, stop by the Gleason to pick up a copy of your challenge booklet, or click here for a PDF to print out at home. Read one book (at your reading … Continued
Starting January 6th, we will have four drop-in storytimes with Miss Jill each week! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Once Upon a Baby Once Upon a Baby is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that are developmentally appropriate for children from … Continued
The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, February 7th at the Gleason Library. This book swap will accept donations of nonfiction books for adults, and children’s and teen books of all genres. No textbooks, travel guides, or encyclopedias. Books will be available for browsing on … Continued
The Gleason will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th for Christmas. We will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31st, and be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Regular library hours will be in effect on all other days:
The Gleason offers more than two dozen discount passes to area destinations thanks to the Friends of Gleason Public Library, Carlisle Garden Club (Butterfly Place), and Assurance Technology (Museum of Science). Passes may be reserved here on our website or at the Reference Desk; many passes are now e-passes that are sent immediately to your … Continued
Sign up on our calendar for your turn to read to Rudy the Dog on Friday, December 5th, between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. or Saturday December 13th, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.! For more information, visit the event listing page, call us at 978-369-4898 and ask for Miss Jill, or email childrens@gleasonlibrary.org.
The Gleason will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. We will be open our regular Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30th. While we’re closed, you can still access our online resources, including:
