Construction work to replace the Library roof has begun. We plan to remain fully open to the public during construction, but available parking is reduced and it may be noisy at times. Curbside pickup is available, and we suggest holding dropbox returns until weekends or after 4pm weekdays, if your schedule allows. As always, there … Continued
Join the Gleason Trustees on Wednesday, June 14th, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Library Lawn as the Gleason Endowment kicks off fundraising for an interior renovation of the Library! Learn more about this exciting project and help keep Gleason relevant for many years to come. There will be music, crafts, and food available … Continued
Puzzles by Stewart Coffin and Quilts by Bonnie Dinsmore are on display throughout the Library, now through June 3rd. Stewart Coffin will give a talk on his work on Saturday, April 29th, at 1 p.m. in the Library’s third floor Hollis Room. Click here to view a recording of this talk on Youtube. Read more … Continued
Announcing a collaboration – and competition! – between local libraries: Minute Madness! Capture the thrill of March Madness with a tournament for readers. Starting March 1, Gleason patrons can help Carlisle fight for a spot in the Minute Madness Championship. The libraries with the most minutes logged as of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8th, … 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
Access to the second and third floors of the library may be limited at times before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th through Friday, January 20th due to scheduled HVAC construction work. The library will be fully open from 2:30 p.m. until closing, including meeting rooms. Please call 978-369-4898 if you wish to check library … Continued
On Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason’s Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register at https://gleasonlibrary.org/events/ to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family. Please click here … Continued
Beginning on January 4, 2023, MVLC library patrons will be required to enter their library PIN/password to access their accounts in the Libby app or on the OverDrive website. MVLC approved this authentication as best practice in order to improve system security and better protect patron privacy.
On Sunday, January 28th, 2024, the Gleason Library will be transformed into a 9-hole MiniGolf Course. The event, brought to us by Mobile-MiniGolf, will unite the community of Carlisle and fundraise for the Gleason Endowment. Mobile Mini-Golf is a Massachusetts company that has organized hundreds of events throughout New England. Team up with the Gleason … Continued
A Celebration of the Carlisle Conservation Foundation’s 60th Anniversary is on display through February.
