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
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):
April is National Poetry Month! The Gleason will be sharing one poem each day on our library Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like a printed packet of the poems, please email info@gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898. If you have a favorite poem that you would like to share (including your own … Continued
The Town of Carlisle is fortunate to have a noteworthy collection of Civil War artifacts from the three-day 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Carlisle native son Washington Irving Heald (1858-1935) purchased the collection from Joel Albertus Danner, a museum/shop keeper in Gettysburg, and brought the artifacts to Massachusetts in 1890. Click here to view the Gettysburg … Continued
Let us do the browsing for you! Fill out one of the forms below, and one of our librarians will handpick some titles just for you. For Adult Books For Children’s Books For Teen Books For DVDs (all ages) We’ll notify you when your bundle is ready, and then you can pick it up using … Continued
