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Monday, January 2All Closed
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Monday, January 27:00—8:00 PMZoom
Mystery Book Group
Book To Be Discussed: To Be Determined, But Will Be A Cozy.
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Tuesday, January 310:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Reading Poetry Anew
January_PoemsReading 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! For new attendees, please click here for Mary's guide on how to read a poem: Poetry GuideDip or dive into the pleasures of poetry.…Learn More4
Wednesday, January 44:00—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 Mr Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn by Cynthia Rylant and copies will be available to check out at the library at the circulation desk downstairs.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 47:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) in Conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit)
**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. **Enjoy a special evening with two of the country's top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit), in this ZOOM webinar.…Learn More5
Thursday, January 510:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Preschool Story Time
**Please note: We have postponed the first session to Thursday, January 5th for this week only. Next week, we will return to our regularly scheduled Tuesday morning story times. Join us from 10:30 a. m. to 11:15 a. m. for a fun story time this Thursday.…Learn MoreThursday, January 57:00—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 More6
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Monday, January 910:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Community Book Club
At the January meeting, the book club will be selecting titles for the coming year - please click here for the list of suggestions to be considered: 2023 Book Club SuggestionsThe 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 More
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Tuesday, January 1010:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Preschool Story Time
Join us Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a. m. to 11:15 a. m. for a fun story time. This event is chock full of interactive stories, rhymes, fingerplays, songs and a small craft. Our story time program, designed for children ages 3 to 6, promotes reading readiness and early literacy skills.…Learn More11
Wednesday, January 113:15—4:15 PMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Crafternoon
Join us in making a fun hands-on craft! Winter Crafternoon is for children ages 5 through 10. Please bring a large, old t-shirt to wear as an art smock as art materials can stain. This program is made possible by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.…Learn More12
Thursday, January 124:00—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 our discussion, we will do a craft or activity. January's title is Odd and the Frost Giantsby Neil Gaiman.…Learn More13
Friday, January 1310:00 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 bookmark, and a hot or iced beverage to make at home.…Learn MoreFriday, January 133:15—4:15 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Make Your Own Rubber Duck Soap
Let's celebrate National Rubber Duck Day by making our own fun Rubber Duck Soap with Folk artist Garine Arakelian! "Each participant will make their own soapy creation using glycerin based soap and adding colors, glitter and scents. The process does not involve traditional soap making techniques, so there is no lye exposure.…Learn More14
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Monday, January 16All Closed
Gleason Public Library
Offsite Locations
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Tuesday, January 17All DayGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Late Opening - 2:30 p.m.
The Library will have a delayed opening time of 2:30 p. m. on Tuesday, January 17th, due to scheduled HVAC construction work. Access to some areas of the library may be limited before 2:30 p. m. on Wednesday, January 18th through Friday, January 20th. Meeting rooms and upstairs collections will always be available after 2:30 p.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2010:00 AM—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Take & Make Craft: Tiny Art Kit
Let's create our own tiny art! Register online for a tiny art kit and pick it up any time between Friday, January 20th and Monday, January 23rd at 9:00 p. m. via in-person or curbside pickup. This kit includes a tiny canvas, tiny wooden easel, tiny selection of acrylic paints and a tiny brush.…Learn MoreFriday, January 203:00—4:30 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Middle School Art Class with Pop-Up Art School: Make a Dragon Eye
Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a Dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. This art tutorial for grades 5-8 will be led by Pop-Up Art School at the Library. Space is limited, so please make…Learn More21
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Sunday, January 221:00—2:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Indoor Mini-Golf
On Sunday, January 22nd, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason's Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family.…Learn More
Sunday, January 222:00—3:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Indoor Mini-Golf
On Sunday, January 22nd, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason's Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family.…Learn More
Sunday, January 223:00—4:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Indoor Mini-Golf
On Sunday, January 22nd, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason's Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family.…Learn More
Sunday, January 224:00—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Indoor Mini-Golf
On Sunday, January 22nd, the Gleason will be transformed into a fun, indoor mini golf course! Proceeds will benefit the Gleason's Interior Renovation Project and Gleason Public Library Endowment. Register to tee off during a 1-hour timeslot. Tickets are $15 per person with a cap of $50 per family.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2410:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Preschool Story Time
Join us Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a. m. to 11:15 a. m. for a fun story time. This event is chock full of interactive stories, rhymes, fingerplays, songs and a small craft. Our story time program, designed for children ages 3 to 6, promotes reading readiness and early literacy skills.…Learn More25
Wednesday, January 253:15—4:15 PMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Crafternoon
Join us in making a fun hands-on craft! Winter Crafternoon is for children ages 5 through 10. Please bring a large, old t-shirt to wear as an art smock as art materials can stain. This program is made possible by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.…Learn More26
Thursday, January 2610:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Nature Connection Story Time
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 More27
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Tuesday, January 3110:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Winter Preschool Story Time
Join us Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a. m. to 11:15 a. m. for a fun story time. This event is chock full of interactive stories, rhymes, fingerplays, songs and a small craft. Our story time program, designed for children ages 3 to 6, promotes reading readiness and early literacy skills.…Learn More