Art at the Gleason’s current exhibit features Children’s Book Illustration by Priscilla Alpaugh, Wayne Geehan, Julia Miner, Ilse Plume, Jean Winslow, and Wilmot Winslow, plus some magical mice from Carlisle’s Wee Forest Folk, on display until May 31st. Join us for a free artist reception on Saturday, May 10th, from 2 to 4 p.m., including … Continued
Calling all Makers! Do you have leftover supplies from previous crafts? Would you like free craft supplies to explore a new hobby? Bring new or gently used arts & crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies at the Gleason Library on Saturday, April 26th! Only arts and crafts–related items will be accepted. Suggested items include … Continued
Get ready to slam dunk into an unforgettable experience with the Gleason Endowment’s exciting raffle! We’re thrilled to offer the chance to win tickets to a Private Luxury Suite at TD Garden, where you can cheer on the Boston Celtics as they battle the Washington Wizards on April 6th, 2025, at 6 PM (🚨please note … Continued
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
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
The Gleason’s winter break schedule is: Tuesday, December 24th: Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 25th: Closed Tuesday, December 31st: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 1st: Closed All other days will follow normal operating hours, including Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. … Continued
Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt Join us for a fun Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt on Thursday, December 19th, at 6 p.m.! Let’s celebrate the winter holidays together in this fun family concert. Please click here to RSVP. Steve Blunt is a New Hampshire singer/storyteller whose fun, upbeat performances delight audiences throughout New England. If … Continued
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
The Gleason will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th and be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. We will be open our regular Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 30th. While we’re closed, you can still access our online resources, including:
Music educator and local favorite Richard Travers returns to Carlisle this fall. On Wednesday, September 25th, at 1:30 p.m., he will present on The Life and Music of George Gershwin. The music of George Gershwin has continued to be part of the fabric of Popular American Music for 100 years. The lecture will look at … Continued
