The Gleason is moving! We are kicking off our interior renovation this summer and will be moving library services to 1 River Road during construction. The project is planned to take 9 to 12 months.
Wednesday, July 8th, through Monday, July 13th: services will be limited at 22 Bedford Road. Holds pickup, museum passes, and book bundles (books selected by staff to match your interests) will be available at the main circulation desk; library spaces will be closed to the public while staff prepare for the move.
Tuesday, July 14th, through Tuesday, July 21st: Library closed to the public.
Wednesday, July 22nd: Temporary location at 1 River Road opens. New books and a limited selection of library collections for all ages will be available for browsing; other items may be requested from other libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, usually arriving in 2-3 business days. Photocopier, public computers, and a small quiet study area will also be available.
Library hours at the temporary location will be the same as always: 1 to 9pm Wednesdays; 10am to 5pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; 10am to 5pm Fridays; and 10am to 1pm Saturdays through the end of August.
About the Project
When our library was renovated 27 years ago, we lived in a different world. Internet was on dial-up, music was on CDs, and the library was a book repository. Life has evolved, and so have our libraries. Renovating the Gleason will provide flexible spaces for the whole community: space for events, exhibits, meetings, quiet work and enjoyment, accessible for everyone.
Click here to read more about the renovation designs and progress.
Additional CPA funding approved!
On Monday, May 18th, Carlisle’s Town Meeting approved an additional $500K of CPA funding. We are now preparing to finalize contracts for the construction and temporary library space. Construction is projected to begin this summer and last 9-12 months. A huge thank you to all of our supporters.
Capital Campaign
While we have reached our fundraising goal for construction, we continue fundraising towards furnishings and signage for the library when construction is completed.
Any donation is greatly appreciated. Donations over $5,000 will be recognized in a plaque at the library.
Partner: $5,000+
Pillar: $10,000+
Curator’s Circle: $25,000+
Director’s Circle: $50,000+
Trustees’ Circle: $100,000+
Benefactor: $500,000+