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:
We are delighted to host our 42nd annual Great Pumpkin Spectacle on Tuesday, October 21st. This beloved tradition includes a pumpkin decorating contest for kids in Kindergarten through 4th Grade, and a Spooky, Kooky Magic Show with Mike Bent for kids of all ages. 3 to 5 p.m. Pumpkin Registration for K- 4th Graders at … Continued
Join the Gleason Endowment for a fun fundraiser on Saturday, November 22nd, 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. We will also have a silent auction with amazing gifts and local experiences! The … Continued
Join the Friends of the Gleason Library Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13th, at 7 p.m., featuring local author David Daniel! Following a short business meeting, David Daniel will speak and answer questions. David Daniel is author of more than a dozen books, including entries in the St. Martin’s Press prize-winning Alex Rasmussen mystery series: … Continued
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This September, we invite you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries are for everyone—no matter your age, background, or goals. Whether you’re diving … Continued
Last Day is August 26th! Please visit our Summer Reading Program webpage to read about our Reading Challenges, Book Bingo, and all our fun summer programs. Summer reading bingos and raffle entries close at Tuesday, August 26th, at 9 p.m. Late bingos will not be accepted after that date.
ur annual summer StoryWalk® combines our love of reading, learning, and the great outdoors! Our StoryWalk® is on display from August 11th through August 26th along our back pathway up to the school. We will feature the biographical picture book Ernő Rubik and His Magic Cube, written by Kerry Aradhya and illustrated by Kara Kramer. … Continued
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
