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...
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Story Times

Starting January 6th, we will have four drop-in storytimes with Miss Jill each week! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Once Upon a Baby Once Upon a...
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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...
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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...
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2024 Wrapped

Check out some of this year’s most popular titles at the Gleason!
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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...
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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...
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Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

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...
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Library of Things

We have been building our Library of Things. These are items that you can borrow for events or if you want to try something...
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Nature Connection’s Story Time

Join Autumn, from The Nature Connection, as we explore plants and animals and connect with the world around us in new ways – all...
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Children’s Corner

The Gleason Public Library is a warm and welcoming place for children of all ages. In addition to a large collection of picture books, board books, early readers, juvenile fiction, graphic novels and nonfiction, the Library has wonderbooks, book and audio kits, playaways, children’s language learning, and DVDs. The children’s area provides two touch-screen computers and two iPads with games for young learners. The staff of the children’s department is always happy to provide support for school assignments as well as encouragement of unique and individual interests and inquiries. For those who need a recommendation, reader’s advisory is always available.

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