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Thursday, December 17:00—8:00 PMZoom
Teen Advisory Board
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Use your voice and help the Gleason Library become even better! The Teen Advisory Board will meet once a month (either in person or over Zoom) to discuss the library, what you think would be most helpful to you as teens, and to just hang out with your peers to talk about school, what you're reading and/or watching, and life in general.…Learn More2
Friday, December 210:00 AM—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Take & Make Craft: Create Your Own Apron Kit
Let's create our own fabric-stamped apron for holiday baking! Register online for an apron kit and pick it up any time between Friday, December 2nd and Monday, December 5th at 9:00 p. m. via in-person or curbside pickup. This kit includes a child-size apron, 5 foam stamp daubers, and several containers of fabric paint.…Learn More
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Monday, December 510:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Community Book Club
December: The Underground Railroad, by Colson WhiteheadThe Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime. Members take turns suggesting a book, and because the members have different reading habits and suggest a wide range of books, everyone broadens their horizons.…Learn More6
Tuesday, December 610:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Reading Poetry Anew
Poems for December 6, 2022Reading Poetry Anew will meet via Zoom. Please register using the "Sign Up" button to receive the Zoom invitation and poem packet by email. All are welcome!Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 66:30—7:45 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Korean Lotus Lantern Craft (Teen/Adult tutorial)
Celebrate diversity and create a traditional Korean lotus lantern. This craft will be led virtually on Zoom by a representative from the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. The presentation will teach participants how to create a beautiful Korean lantern using colorful paper and wire frames.…Learn More7
Wednesday, December 74:00—5:00 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
1st & 2nd Grade Book Club
Have your first- or second-grader join us at the Gleason Library's 1st & 2nd Grade Book Club! Each month we'll meet in person at the Library to talk about our book of the month. After discussion, we will do a craft or activity. This month's book is Even Robots Can be Thankful! by Jan Thomas and copies will be available to check out at the library at the circulation desk downstairs.…Learn More8
Thursday, December 810:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Nature Connection Story Time (for Ages 3 to 6)
Join The Nature Connection as we explore plants and animals and connect with the world around us in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! During this monthly 45-minute program for 3-6-year-olds, we will read a seasonally-appropriate story followed by a sensory engagement activity.…Learn MoreThursday, December 84:00—4:45 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
3rd & 4th Grade Book Club
Have your third- or fourth-grader join us at the Gleason Library's 3rd & 4th Grade Book Club! Each month we'll meet in person at the Library to talk about our book of the month. AFter discussion, we will do a craft or activity. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire school year.…Learn More
Thursday, December 87:00—8:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: “She’s On The Case” - An Evening with 3 Critically Acclaimed Mystery Writers
Advance registration is required for this Zoom event. Register by clicking HERE. Join us for an evening with Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk moderated by Rachel Raczka of the Boston Globe. Everything was fine until it wasn’t—a scream in the library, books gone missing the first day on the job, a secret threatening to tear apart a perfect life.…Learn More9
Friday, December 910:00 AM—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Middle School Take & Make: Tea Light Snowmen
Make a little snowman out of an electric tea light. Each kit will have enough supplies for you to make two. Register to reserve your kit and pick it up anytime between Friday, December 9 and Monday, December 12. For grades 5-8.
Friday, December 93:30—4:30 PMOnlineGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Gingerbread House Workshop with Mandy Roberge
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL AND REGISTERING WILL PLACE YOU ON THE WAITLIST**Create your own gingerbread house with help from crafter extraordinaire, Mandy Roberge, in a live online workshop on Friday, December 9th, at 3:30 p. m. Get a kit with everything you will need to make your own gingerbread house at home and follow along with Mandy over Zoom as she shows you the finer points of gingerbread construction.…Learn MoreFriday, December 95:00—6:00 PMOnlineGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Gingerbread House Workshop with Mandy Roberge
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL AND REGISTERING WILL PLACE YOU ON THE WAITLIST**Create your own gingerbread house with help from crafter extraordinaire, Mandy Roberge, in a live online workshop on Friday, December 9th, at 5:00 p. m. Get a kit with everything you will need to make your own gingerbread house at home and follow along with Mandy over Zoom as she shows you the finer points of gingerbread construction.…Learn More10
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Wednesday, December 147:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Best Bike Rides in New England
Author David Sobel will give a presentation based on his new book, Best Bike Rides in New England, in this Zoom webinar. Sobel will reveal some of his favorite rides, discuss the variables he uses when designing a ride, explain how to design rides using online tools like "Map My Ride" or "Strava," advocate for incorporating bike riding 3-5 times a week into your personal wellness goals, and suggest a great ride in or around your community.…Learn More15
Thursday, December 156:00—7:00 PMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt
Join us for a fun Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Steve Blunt! Let's celebrate the winter holidays together in this fun family concert. Stop by the Children's Room earlier in the week to decorate your own holiday hand bells that we will use during the Winter Holiday Sing-Along!Steve Blunt is a New Hampshire singer/storyteller whose fun, upbeat performances delight audiences throughout New England.…Learn MoreThursday, December 157:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: An Introduction To Hanukkah
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation.…Learn More16
Friday, December 1610:00 AM—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Teen Weekend Reading Kit
Grab a kit that has everything you need for a book-lover's weekend. Each kit will include a random YA novel for you to keep (genres and reading/maturity levels will vary), a craft or activity, a snack, a little bookish accessory, and a hot or iced beverage to make at home.…Learn MoreFriday, December 166:00—7:00 PMZoom
Rugelach Baking Class for Families (ONLINE)
The talented cooks from the Kids' Table, based in Chicago, are back for another fun 1-hour cooking class on Zoom. This time, we'll learn how to make delicious rugelach for Hanukkah!Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link and a list of the ingredients and baking supplies for the class.…Learn More17
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Tuesday, December 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: The Roots of Black Music in America
Producer, songwriter, teacher, and troubadour, Karlus Trapp presents his delightful, educational and entertaining presentation “The Roots of Black Music in America. ” It is a 100 year journey back through time, and offers a fresh perspective through song, story, and history to learn about the music of America’s black musical giants.…Learn More21
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Saturday, December 24All DayGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Christmas Eve—Library Closing at 1 p.m.
Library closing early at 1 p. m. for Christmas Eve.
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Monday, December 26All DayGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Hollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Quiet Study RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Christmas Day (observed)—Library Closed
Library closed in observance of Christmas Day.
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Tuesday, December 2710:00 AM—9:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Kids' New Year's Eve Party Kit
Bring home a party kit with everything you need for a New Year’s Eve countdown at home! Each kit will contain a hat craft, noisemakers, new year glasses and a fun snack idea to celebrate the new year. Registration is required. Kits will be available for pickup Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 31All DayGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
New Year's Eve—Library Closing at 1 p.m.
Library closing early at 1 p. m. for New Year's Eve.