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
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
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
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
There is no scheduled craft swap for 2026 at the Library.
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
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
