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Monday, April 110:30 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Community Book Club
April 1: The Jungle Grows Back: America and Our Imperiled World by Robert Kagan The 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, April 210:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom
Reading Poetry Anew
Poems for April 2024Reading Poetry Anew will meet via Zoom. Please register using the "Sign Up" button to receive the Zoom invitation and poem packet by email (if you have not previously registered). 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 MoreTuesday, April 24:00—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, activity or game. This month's book is Henry Heckelbeck Makes Super Slime by Wanda Coven and copies will be available to check out at the library at the circulation desk downstairs.…Learn More3
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Thursday, April 44:00—4:45 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
5th & 6th Grade Book Club
Come for a book discussion and activity! Each month we will read a book and meet at the Library to talk about it, then we will do a short activity or craft. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire school year. For students in grades 5 and 6.…Learn MoreThursday, April 47:00—8:00 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
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 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 More5
Friday, April 510:30 AM—12:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Gleason Knitters
Welcome to Gleason Knitters! We are a group of local Massachusetts knitters and crocheters who meet on the first Friday of the month at Carlisle’s Gleason Library from 10:30 – 12:00 on the main level. We range from beginners to more experienced crafters.…Learn More6
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Wednesday, April 101:15—3:00 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Early Release Day Movie (Grades 5-8)
Middle schoolers can join us in the Hollis Room every Early Release Day at 1:15 p. m. for a movie and snacks! Running times will vary. For grades 5-8.11
Thursday, April 1110:30—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 fun sensory engagement activities (involving sight, sound, touch and smell).…Learn MoreThursday, April 114:00—4:45 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
3rd & 4th Grade Book Club
Do you have a 3rd or 4th grader who loves to read? Have them join us at our 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. This month's book is The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park.…Learn MoreThursday, April 115:00—5:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Short Story Contest Entry Deadline
The Friends of Gleason Public Library present the “I went for a walk in the woods” Short Story Contest! Stories should be 2500 words or less and address the prompt, “I went for a walk in the woods…” in some way. $100 prize for the best story submitted in each age group (5th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and Adult).…Learn More12
Friday, April 1210:00 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 long 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 More13
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Monday, April 15Closed
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Thursday, April 188:00—9:30 PMBanta Davis Fields, Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA
**POSTPONED** Stargazing Party at Banta-Davis Field
**DUE TO THE FORECAST OF CLOUDY WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14 AT 8:30 P. M. **Join us for an evening of stargazing at Banta-Davis Field! We'll go stargazing with Kelly Beatty, Senior Editor at Sky & Telescope, and members of the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston.…Learn More19
Friday, April 1910:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Spring Preschool Story Time
This event is now full. Please sign up below to join the waitlist. Join us Friday 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 More20
Saturday, April 201:00—4:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Craft Supply Swap
Calling all Makers! Do you have leftover supplies from previous crafts? Would you like free craft supplies to explore a new hobby? Bring new or gently used arts & crafts materials to swap for new-to-you supplies! Only arts and crafts–related items will be accepted.…Learn More21
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Tuesday, April 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Baby Lapsit
Baby Lapsit is a 20-minute interactive story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that are developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This Lapsit program is just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 2311:00—11:30 AMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and a sensory activity that are developmentally appropriate for children from 15 months to 3 years of age.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 231:00—2:45 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
COAHS MOVIE at the Gleason
Carlisle COAHS and Gleason Library present Genevieve (1953). The hilarious antics of two couples driving ancient cars in an annual auto race. Dinah Sheridan, John Gregson, Kay Kendall, Kenneth More, Joyce Grenfell, Geoffrey Keen. Sparkling direction by Henry Cornelius; delightful performances.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 2510:00—11:00 AMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Coffee with the Town Administrator
Come meet with Town Administrator Ryan McLane on the first floor of the Gleason Public Library for conversations and coffee! Ryan welcomes residents to meet with him during the coffee hour with any issues, thoughts and concerns. Drop-in.26
Friday, April 2610:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Spring Preschool Story Time
Join us Friday 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 More27
Saturday, April 2710:00 AM—2:00 PMGleason Public LibraryGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Carlisle's Route to Sustainability Day
We are delighted to be part of Carlisle's Route to Sustainability Day! Stop by the Gleason Library to make fun recycled Newspaper Snails. We will also have items from our fun Library of Things collection to peruse. ROUTE TO SUSTAINABILTY DAYCome join this town event which will include a myriad of displays on environmental sustainability issues, information on steps we can take to affect positive impact and various fun activities for the whole family.…Learn More
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Monday, April 297:00—8:00 PMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Mystery Book Club
Each month, we will meet to discuss the Mystery Book Club selection. Attendees who wish to meet virtually may use the Zoom link for the book club. All parties interested in attending virtually should email info@gleasonlibrary. org for the event link.
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Tuesday, April 3010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Baby Lapsit
Baby Lapsit is a 20-minute interactive story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that are developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. This Lapsit program is just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 3011:00—11:30 AMHollis RoomGleason Public Library22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741
Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and a sensory activity that are developmentally appropriate for children from 15 months to 3 years of age.…Learn More