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
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
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
