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.
The Gleason Public Library, like public libraries across the country, is grappling with the changing nature of libraries. Physical collections are shrinking while digital collections grow; seniors are looking for a gathering place, adults are looking for co-working space, teens are looking for a virtual hang out space, and kids remain a constant and engaged … Continued
June 2026 Update Due to the library renovations planned to begin in July 2026, advance meeting room reservations are restricted beginning in late June. If not available for bookings, the Quiet Study Room will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis when the building is open. For inquiries about booking the Hollis Room after June … Continued
The Gleason Public Library is open to the public. Masks are strongly recommended for ages 2 and up. Curbside pickup is also available. Please be mindful of social distancing when other library users are nearby. Patrons picking up holds are welcome to walk in, but we also continue to offer curbside pickup during all library … Continued
UPDATED 10/26/2021 at 5:30PM Wednesday, October 27th for K- 4th Graders at the Gleason Public Library The 38th Annual Great Pumpkin Spectacle will now be a hybrid in-person and virtual event due to the rain forecasted.There will be no event held in the school parking lot, but we will hold the storytelling program on Zoom, … Continued
We added 5 T-Mobile T9 Hotspots to our collection. This was made possible by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. You can reserve one through our catalog or by calling the Library. Our policy and procedures can be found by clicking here. Place your hold today!
The following items are for sale by Gleason Library for best offer. Drop off written offers at the library attn:Martha Feeney-Patten by Friday, August 6, 5 p.m., or email mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org. May submit offers for any individual item. Nine HP ProDesk 400 Windows 10 PCs, 8GB RAM, i5 processor, 1TB hard drive, DVD drive (purchased December … Continued
Save the date for a literary garden party fundraiser in celebration of the Gleason’s 125th anniversary! Visit https://www.125yearsofgleason.com/ for more information.
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the Gleason, check out our 125 most-requested adult books of 2020-2021 (list is not in order of popularity):
