Winter Reading Challenge 2026

Join us in the Winter Reading Challenge, for all ages! This year, the challenge is to read 8 books that fit different challenges. To participate, stop by the Gleason to pick up a copy of your challenge booklet, or click here for a PDF to print out at home. Read one book (at your reading … Continued

FOGPL Book Swap

The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, February 7th 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

Borrow Museum Passes for Winter Fun

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

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

Middle School Book Club

Join us each month for a book club exclusive for Middle Schoolers! This is the Gleason Library book club just for middle schoolers! Each month during the school year we’ll talk about a book chosen by a librarian. Registration is required. If you have questions or would like to register, email Teen Services Librarian Tahleen at tshamlian@gleasonlibrary.org. … Continued

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