The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, January 25th 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
Join us in the Winter Reading Challenge, for all ages! This year, the challenge is to read 7 books that fit different challenges. To participate, stop by the Gleason to pick up a copy of your foldable challenge booklet, or click here for a PDF to print out at home. Read one book (at your … Continued
The Gleason’s winter break schedule is: Tuesday, December 24th: Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 25th: Closed Tuesday, December 31st: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 1st: Closed All other days will follow normal operating hours, including Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. … Continued
Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt Join us for a fun Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt on Thursday, December 19th, at 6 p.m.! Let’s celebrate the winter holidays together in this fun family concert. Please click here to RSVP. Steve Blunt is a New Hampshire singer/storyteller whose fun, upbeat performances delight audiences throughout New England. If … Continued
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Our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library have started their annual fall fundraising drive. Your tax-deductible donations to the Friends support the Gleason’s programming for all ages, museum passes, and other special materials. Have you used a Museum Pass lately? Or enjoyed lectures on Music, Art, Poetry, Genealogy, or Travel sponsored by the Gleason … Continued
The Gleason will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th and be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. 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:
Join the Gleason Endowment for a fun fundraiser on Saturday, November 16th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For $80/person, enjoy beer from nearby breweries, a jazz combo, and because knowing things is fun, the evening features a professionally hosted trivia event. The Gleason is more than a place to take your child for story time … Continued
We are delighted to host our 41st annual Great Pumpkin Spectacle on Wednesday, October 30th. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Pumpkin Registration for K- 4th Graders at the Gleason Public LibraryTo register, bring your pumpkin to the front lawn of the library between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30. Pumpkins will be judged separately … Continued
Carlisle Biodiversity as seen through the lens, hosted by Judy Asarkof, Kay Hurley, and Joeth Barlas, and sponsored by the Environmental Sustainability Committee, Carlisle Conservation Foundation, Carlisle Conservation Commission, and Land Stewardship Committee and Texture, Color, Fire: work by Ceramic Artist and Concord-Carlisle Graduate Tucker Nuzum-Clark will be on display until January 4th, 2025. Artist … Continued
