Gleason Public Library
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Tuesday March 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventures in Trees with Owls and Cats
Carlisle resident and tree climber Andrew Joslin will talk about his work in trees helping wildlife rehabilitators with hawk and owl nesting problems. In between doing tree work around town or enjoying coffee and a muffin at Ferns Store you might spy Joslin up in a tr......More
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Wednesday March 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Curtis Sittenfeld with Gabrielle Zevin
Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld will discuss her beloved novel, Prep, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, as well as her new short stories collection, Show Don't Tell, in conversation with bestselling author ......More
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Thursday March 20 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
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! For grades 5-8. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/early-release-day-movie-grades-5-8-17/
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Friday March 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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 something to sip on. Registration is required to r......More
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Tuesday March 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Afternoon Movie
Carlisle COAHS and Gleason Library present Butterflies are Free (1972). Adaptation of the stage hit about a blind but independent 20-year-old man and the free-spirited actress who helps him break away from his overprotective mother (Best Supporting Actress winner Eile......More
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Tuesday March 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing)
Join us for an online event with Dr. Emily Weinstein and Dr. Carrie James, co-founders of the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education and authors of the impactful book Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing). Em......More
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Friday March 28 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Read to Rudy (ages 5-10) (4 Events)
Come to the library to read to Rudy, a certified reading therapy dog! Read to a dog programs help kids develop literacy skills and build confidence & self-esteem. Rudy is looking forward to sharing a favorite book with you!Therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental......More
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Saturday March 29 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Spring On the Wing
The Friends of the Gleason Library (FoGPL) will be sponsoring a cutting swap at the Garden Club's Spring on the Wing event on Saturday 3/29 (snow date 3/30). The only “rules” are: no more than 6 cuttin......More
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Monday March 31 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library. Please register below. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-book-club-65/
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Tuesday April 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Reading Poetry Anew
Reading 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, ......More
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Tuesday April 1 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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 progra......More
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Tuesday April 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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 or craft that are developmentally appropriate for children from 15 months to 3 years of ag......More
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Tuesday April 1 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
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. This month we will discuss Kate DiCamillo's Orris and Timble: The Beginning. After the di......More
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Tuesday April 1 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Stargazing Party at Banta-Davis Field
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. They will bring along their telescopes to get a great look at the night sky. This......More
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Wednesday April 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Marie Benedict
Bestselling author Marie Benedict will discuss her new historical fiction mystery, The Queens of Crime, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts." About Marie: Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA......More
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Thursday April 3 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Middle School 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. This month's book is TBA. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire scho......More
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Thursday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Teen Advisory Board
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 ......More
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Friday April 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Alpaca Storytime with the Harvard Alpaca Ranch
Join us on our front lawn for an alpaca storytime! We’ll read a fun alpaca tale with Miss Jenn, then visit with two alpacas from the nearby Harvard Alpaca Ranch. This story time is designed for children ages 3 through 6. Please bring along a blanket or low camp chair ......More
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Friday April 4 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
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. We range from beginners to more experienced crafters. In meetings we work on our c......More