The Gleason has moved! We are kicking off our interior renovation this summer and will be offering library services at 1 River Road during construction. Browse new books and a limited selection of library collections for all ages; other items may be requested from other libraries for pickup in Carlisle. Photocopier, public computers, and a small … Continued
Registration for summer reading 2026 is now open! Please visit our Summer Reading Program page to find out all the details on kids’ summer reading. Click here to download the adult + high school summer reading challenge
The Gleason offers more than two dozen discount passes to area destinations thanks to the Friends of Gleason Public Library, Carlisle Garden Club (Butterfly Place), and Assurance Technology (Museum of Science). Passes may be reserved here on our website or at the Reference Desk; many passes are now e-passes that are sent immediately to your … Continued
Check out some of this year’s most popular titles at the Gleason!
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
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
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
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.
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
