The Friends of Gleason Public Library’s Jigsaw Puzzle Swap was such a success that we are extending it! You can find the puzzle shelves at the Gleason near the Library of Things, by the Reference area. If you have puzzles to pass along or are looking for something new, stop on by and take a … Continued
Access to the second and third floors of the library may be limited at times before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th through Friday, January 20th due to scheduled HVAC construction work. The library will be fully open from 2:30 p.m. until closing, including meeting rooms. Please call 978-369-4898 if you wish to check library … Continued
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
