The Library recently attended the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services Aging in Place Mini-Fair and shared information on how the Gleason can support aging in place in Carlisle.
Aging in Place includes access to resources, community involvement, and community support.
RESOURCES
In-person library resources:
At home access to resources:
- Home Delivery Service: call 978-369-4898 or email info@gleasonlibrary.org to request delivery service
- ebooks: Libby or Hoopla
- eaudiobooks: Libby or Hoopla
- Music: Freegal or Hoopla
- Movies: Kanopy or Hoopla
- Periodicals: Libby, Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports, Economist (contact Library for login info)
- Other resources: Morningstar, Value Line, HeritageQuest
Both in-person and at home:
- “Ask a Librarian” Reference Service
- Book Bundles and Reading Recommendations
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Library creates opportunities for community involvement through in person and virtual activities. Visit our calendar or subscribe to our enewsletter for current offerings!
- Book Groups
- Poetry Group
- Speakers
- Craft workshops
- Special Events
- Great Pumpkin Spectacle
- Pride events
- Black History month events
- Art at the Gleason
- Friends of the Gleason Library activities
- Book Swaps
- Poetry Contest
- Annual Meeting Speakers
- Volunteer Opportunities
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Library creates opportunities for community support through collaboration with other town organizations with a focus on outreach.
- Mini-fairs like Aging in Place
- Shared events
- COAHS Movies @ the Gleason
- Plays host to groups like the Gleason Knitters
- Host talks with Garden Club, Conservation Foundation, Environmental Sustainability Committee, etc.
- Meeting room space for community groups
- Partnerships with schools and PTO
FRIENDS OF THE GLEASON LIBRARY
The Friends are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers dedicated to supporting Gleason Library through fund raising for programs, museum passes, book clubs, and events.
Contact the Friends by email at fogpl.carlisle@gmail.com