FOGPL Book Swap

The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, January 25th at the Gleason Library. This book swap will accept donations of nonfiction books for adults, and children’s and teen books of all genres. No textbooks, travel guides, or encyclopedias. Books will be available for browsing on … Continued

Winter Reading Challenge 2025

Join us in the Winter Reading Challenge, for all ages! This year, the challenge is to read 7 books that fit different challenges. To participate, stop by the Gleason to pick up a copy of your foldable challenge booklet, or click here for a PDF to print out at home. Read one book (at your … Continued

Join the Friends of the Library

Our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library have started their annual fall fundraising drive. Your tax-deductible donations to the Friends support the Gleason’s programming for all ages, museum passes, and other special materials. Have you used a Museum Pass lately? Or enjoyed lectures on Music, Art, Poetry, Genealogy, or Travel sponsored by the Gleason … Continued

eCards available 24/7

For readers of all ages, signing up for a library card has never been easier. Carlisle residents who do not yet have a library card can register online for an eCard that provides immediate access to more than 65,000 eBooks, digital audiobooks, and online magazines through the Libby app, as well as numerous local and … Continued

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

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

Library of Things

We have been building our Library of Things. These are items that you can borrow for events or if you want to try something before you buy one of your own. We are adding new Things regularly. Click here to view our current holdings.

Nature Connection’s Story Time

Join Autumn, from The Nature Connection, as we explore plants and animals and connect with the world around us in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! During this monthly 45-minute program for 3-6-year-olds, we will read a seasonally-appropriate story followed by a sensory engagement activity. Meets once a month on a Thursday … Continued

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