On Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, 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
On Sunday, January 28th, 2024, the Gleason Library will be transformed into a 9-hole MiniGolf Course. The event, brought to us by Mobile-MiniGolf, will unite the community of Carlisle and fundraise for the Gleason Endowment. Mobile Mini-Golf is a Massachusetts company that has organized hundreds of events throughout New England. Team up with the Gleason … Continued
The Gleason Public Library, like public libraries across the country, is grappling with the changing nature of libraries. Physical collections are shrinking while digital collections grow; seniors are looking for a gathering place, adults are looking for co-working space, teens are looking for a virtual hang out space, and kids remain a constant and engaged … Continued
The Gleason Public Library is open to the public. Masks are strongly recommended for ages 2 and up. Curbside pickup is also available. Please be mindful of social distancing when other library users are nearby. Patrons picking up holds are welcome to walk in, but we also continue to offer curbside pickup during all library … Continued
The following items are for sale by Gleason Library for best offer. Drop off written offers at the library attn:Martha Feeney-Patten by Friday, August 6, 5 p.m., or email mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org. May submit offers for any individual item. Nine HP ProDesk 400 Windows 10 PCs, 8GB RAM, i5 processor, 1TB hard drive, DVD drive (purchased December … Continued
Save the date for a literary garden party fundraiser in celebration of the Gleason’s 125th anniversary! Visit https://www.125yearsofgleason.com/ for more information.
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the Gleason, check out our 125 most-requested adult books of 2020-2021 (list is not in order of popularity):
April is National Poetry Month! The Gleason will be sharing one poem each day on our library Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like a printed packet of the poems, please email info@gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898. If you have a favorite poem that you would like to share (including your own … Continued
The Town of Carlisle is fortunate to have a noteworthy collection of Civil War artifacts from the three-day 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Carlisle native son Washington Irving Heald (1858-1935) purchased the collection from Joel Albertus Danner, a museum/shop keeper in Gettysburg, and brought the artifacts to Massachusetts in 1890. Click here to view the Gettysburg … Continued
Let us do the browsing for you! Fill out one of the forms below, and one of our librarians will handpick some titles just for you. For Adult Books For Children’s Books For Teen Books For DVDs (all ages) We’ll notify you when your bundle is ready, and then you can pick it up using … Continued
