Summer Reading 2025: Level Up! Please visit our Summer Reading Program webpage to read about our Reading Challenges, Book Bingo, and all our fun summer programs. Summer reading challenges and program registration are open. Reading challenges run through Tuesday, August 26th, at 9 p.m.
The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FOGPL) are holding their annual Book Swap on Saturday, June 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Library Lawn as part of the Old Home Day festivities. (In the event of rain, the swap will be held indoors from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) All books … Continued
Kick off summer reading with a cold treat! Stop by the library’s front lawn to grab your Bingo sheet and a Reading Log, and enjoy an ice pop. We are also available to help register kids and families for all our fun upcoming summer programs. If you have any questions, email us at childrens@gleasonlibrary.org. If … Continued
Community Members of all ages are invited to the Town Common and Union Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd, for Music, Games, Crafts, and Kona Ice. Featuring music by The Local Ward starting at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Gleason Public Library; First Religious Society, Carlisle; Carlisle Council on Aging and Human … Continued
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
The Friends of the Gleason Public Library invite the community to celebrate the power of poetry at the 2025 Poetry Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the Gleason Public Library. The festival will feature the announcement of the winners of the 2025 Friends of the Library Poetry Contest. Winning poets … Continued
Come play with colorful playdough at the Gleason on Thursday, April 24th, at 10:30 a.m.! We have special tools and toys to squish, cut, stamp, and roll the dough. Please be advised that the playdough does include gluten. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 and their caregivers. This program is supported by our wonderful Friends … Continued
Art at the Gleason’s current exhibit features Children’s Book Illustration by Priscilla Alpaugh, Wayne Geehan, Julia Miner, Ilse Plume, Jean Winslow, and Wilmot Winslow, plus some magical mice from Carlisle’s Wee Forest Folk, on display until May 31st. Join us for a free artist reception on Saturday, May 10th, from 2 to 4 p.m., including … Continued
Calling all Makers! Do you have leftover supplies from previous crafts? Would you like free craft supplies to explore a new hobby? Bring new or gently used arts & crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies at the Gleason Library on Saturday, April 26th! Only arts and crafts–related items will be accepted. Suggested items include … Continued
Get ready to slam dunk into an unforgettable experience with the Gleason Endowment’s exciting raffle! We’re thrilled to offer the chance to win tickets to a Private Luxury Suite at TD Garden, where you can cheer on the Boston Celtics as they battle the Washington Wizards on April 6th, 2025, at 6 PM (🚨please note … Continued
