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 Gleason is more than a place to take your child for story time or a study hall for middle schoolers—it’s also a place to kick back with other adults.
So let’s put the “fun” back in “fundraiser,” while also raising money for a much-needed library renovation! Come join us! For ages 21+. Click here to RSVP.
Thank you to our supporters!
SILENT AUCTION WILL FEATURE:
Local Experiences and Gifts – Valued at over $2,500!
- Private Wine Class for 20 People (Value $600)
- Fantastic Family Fun – Metro Rock, Level99, Kimball’s Farm Passes, Boda Borg (Value $500)
- Bread Bounty – Harris Hearth Bread Bake-Along, When Pigs Fly Gift Card, The Concord Market (Value $200)
- The Ultimate Art Cart – Rolling studio fully stocked for creativity, curated by Suzan Baldoumas Creative Studio (Value $400)
- Closet Reboot by Organized Inspired (Value $480)
- Holiday Shopping Babysitting – up to 10 kids for 8 hours, 2 trained high schoolers from the Carlisle Babysitters Group (Value $300)
- Yard Clean Up – 3 hours of yard work by 3 Carlisle Public School 8th Graders (Value $100)
- Captivating Adult Page-Turners – “A Beautiful Poison” by Lydia Kang book and CD, “The Poisoner’s Handbook” by Deborah Blum, “The Phoenix Pencil Company” by Allison King, and fun swag (Value $100)
- YA Book Basket – New release “K-Jane” by Lydia Kang with custom stickers, pin, bookmark, and Korean goodies (Value $35)
- Learn to Play the Tunes – (2) 45-minute piano lessons in town with Mary Roberts from Carlisle Piano Studio (Value $132)
In-Town Experiences – Truly Priceless!
- Mosquito Editor for the Day – Design and create your own front page spoof
- Old Home Day – 2026 Cake Walk Winner, first pick!
- Librarian for the Day – Behind-the-scenes experience with the Gleason librarians
- Pumpkin Spectacle Judge – Guaranteed judge for the 2026 Gleason Public Library event
- Indoor Movie at the Gleason Library – You choose the movie and date!
- Ride in Carlisle Police Car to Kimball’s – Treat your family!
- Firefighter for a Day – Behind-the-scenes activities tailored to age of winner
**Thank you to our event sponsors**
- Adams + Beasley Associates
- Applegate and Murphy Real Estate
- Open Door Education
- Rollins Insurance