On Sunday, January 28th, 2024, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason’s Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register at https://gleasonlibrary.org/events/ to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family. Please click here … Continued
Our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library have started their annual fall fundraising drive. The Friends are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Gleason’s programming for all ages, museum passes, take-home kits, Library of Things items, and other special materials. Their Annual Appeal is key to providing this support. Please join the Friends today to … Continued
Join the Friends of Gleason Public Library on Tuesday, November 14th, at 7 p.m. as they present two newly-published, local, non-fiction authors, Nick Shaw and Joe Wallace, for a compelling presentation on “The Power of Storytelling.” Nick’s book, My Teacher, My Son, reflects on his journey through grief after the death of his son, William, … Continued
Mindscapes: Paintings by Katherine Downey Miller and Sculptures by Anna Kristina Goransson will be on display September 23, 2023 to January 6, 2024. Join Art at the Gleason for an evening reception on Friday, September 29th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library, featuring artists Katherine Millar and Anna Kristina Goransson. Wine, refreshments, and … Continued
The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FOGPL) are holding their annual Book Swap on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on the Library Lawn as part of the Old Home Day festivities. All books are free, however the Friends welcome donations to support Library programming. The book swap is free, but donations to … Continued
Carlisle Recreation Department and Gleason Public Library present the Carlisle Summer Music Series for Kids & Families on the Library Lawn this June: June 21st, 6 p.m.: Plum Island Pans June 27th, 4 p.m.: LibraryBEATS! Drum and Rhythm Circle with Otha Day Register online at carlislema.myrec.com/info/activities This series is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Construction work to replace the Library roof has begun. We plan to remain fully open to the public during construction, but available parking is reduced and it may be noisy at times. Curbside pickup is available, and we suggest holding dropbox returns until weekends or after 4pm weekdays, if your schedule allows. As always, there … Continued
Join the Gleason Trustees on Wednesday, June 14th, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Library Lawn as the Gleason Endowment kicks off fundraising for an interior renovation of the Library! Learn more about this exciting project and help keep Gleason relevant for many years to come. There will be music, crafts, and food available … Continued
Puzzles by Stewart Coffin and Quilts by Bonnie Dinsmore are on display throughout the Library, now through June 3rd. Stewart Coffin will give a talk on his work on Saturday, April 29th, at 1 p.m. in the Library’s third floor Hollis Room. Click here to view a recording of this talk on Youtube. Read more … Continued
Announcing a collaboration – and competition! – between local libraries: Minute Madness! Capture the thrill of March Madness with a tournament for readers. Starting March 1, Gleason patrons can help Carlisle fight for a spot in the Minute Madness Championship. The libraries with the most minutes logged as of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8th, … Continued
