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Monday, July 310:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Community Book Club

2023 titles:February: The Secret Servant, Daniel SilvaMarch: Sapiens, Yuval Noah HarariApril: Exhalation, Ted ChiangMay: The Night Watchman, Louise ErdrichJune: Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances MayesJuly: Dubliners, James JoyceAugust: Silverview, John le CarreSeptember: Vesper Flights, Helen MacDonaldOctober: The Tiger's Wife, Tea ObrehtNovember: In the Lake of the Woods, Tim O'BrienDecember: Heart Berries, Teresa Marie MailhotThe Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime.…Learn More

Monday, July 32:00—4:00 PMFront LawnGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Farm on the Go with Good Pickin' Farm--Waitlist

**This event is now full. Please reach out to add your name to the waitlist in case of cancellations. **Do you like animals?! Join us on the library lawn to meet live farm animals up close, and even pet them. Animals include goats, chickens, ducks, bunnies, and guinea pigs to snuggle and love.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 4All Closed

Gleason Public Library

Offsite Locations

Thursday, July 610:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Nature Connection Story Time (for Ages 3 to 6)--Waitlist

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 fun sensory engagement activities (involving sight, sound, touch and smell).…Learn More

Friday, July 710:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Summer Preschool Story Time

Join us 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

Tuesday, July 1110:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Reading Poetry Anew

Poems for July 11, 2023Reading 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 More

Tuesday, July 114:00—6:00 PMFront LawnGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Henna on the Lawn

Henna artist Mandy Roberge will be giving henna tattoos on the Library Lawn! Mandy uses fresh, natural handmade henna that is safe for all skin types and is recommended for ages 6 and up, though all ages are welcome. Stop by anytime during the event. This fun event is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.

Thursday, July 137:00—8:00 PMZoom

Q&A With SciFi/Fantasy Author Martha Wells (Virtual)

Science Fiction and Fantasy readers, this one is for you! We're thrilled to be in conversation with author Martha Wells - we absolutely love the "Murderbot Diaries" Series! Make sure to check out Martha's latest release, "Witch King" - "a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose.…Learn More

Friday, July 1410:00 AM—12:30 PMFront LawnGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Kids' Crafts on the Lawn: Let's Do Block Printmaking--Waitlist

** This event is full. Please email to be added to the waitlist. **Join us for our next session of Kids' Crafts on the Lawn. Let's explore block printmaking together using foam plates, brayers, ink and block printmaking presses. Please bring along a smock or old shirt for this craft.…Learn More

Friday, July 1410:00 AM—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Teen Weekend Reading Kit

Grab a kit that has everything you need for a book-lover's summer 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 something to sip on. Registration is required to reserve your kit.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 187:00—8:00 PMZoom

The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages (Virtual)

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Whatever did New Englanders do on long winter evenings before cable, satellite and the internet? In the decades before and after the Civil War, our rural ancestors used to create neighborhood events to improve their minds.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 1912:00—1:00 PMOnlineGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

At the Weather Station with Meteorologist Pamela Gardner (Virtual)

Meet Pamela Gardener, on-air meteorologist for NBC10Boston/NECN! We'll be discussing how Pamela got to where she is, what it takes to be a weather person in New England, esp as a Woman in STEM, and the current science around weather forecasting! Bring your questions, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation!Pamela Gardner joined NBC10 Boston and NECN in December of 2018, and broadcasts weekdays on NBC at 6am, 11am, noon, and on NECN 7-9am.…Learn More

Thursday, July 204:00—5:15 PMFront LawnGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

John Higby: The Yo-Yo Guy -- Waitlist

**This program is full. Please sign up to be added to the waitlist**John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records.…Learn More

Friday, July 2110:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Summer Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, July 256:00—7:00 PMSt Irene's Church, 181 East St, Carlisle MA

Find Your Voice: A Music Program with Julie Stepanek

***We are changing the location for this program due to the inclement weather forecast. We will meet in the Hall downstairs at St Irene Parish at 181 East St, Carlisle*** Please pass the word along to friends & family!Join us on the front lawn for FIND YOUR VOICE, a participatory music program with Julie Stepanek.…Learn More

Friday, July 2810:00 AM—12:30 PMFront LawnGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Kids' Crafts on the Lawn: Decorate Your Own Dinosaur--Waitlist

**This program is Full. Please email us to join the waitlist**Join us for our next session of Kids' Crafts on the Lawn. We will decorate a cute stuffed dinosaur. We will have fabric paints, fabric markers and other embellishments to create your own fun dinosaur! For ages 4 and up.…Learn More

Monday, July 317:00—8:00 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

July Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet on Monday, July 31st from 7pm until 8pm. This month we will read both "An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good" and "An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed" by Helene Tursten. We will meet in the Hollis Room on the 3rd Floor of the Gleason Public Library and attendees who wish to meet virtually may use the Zoom link for the book club.…Learn More