FOGPL Book Swap

The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, February 7th at the Gleason Library. This book swap will accept donations of nonfiction books for adult......More

The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FoGPL) will hold a FREE Pop-Up Book Swap on Saturday, February 7th at the Gleason Library. This book swap will accept donations of nonfiction books for adults, children’s and teen books of all genres, and jigsaw puzzles. No textbooks, travel guides, or encyclopedias. Books will be available for browsing on Saturday afternoon 2/7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Please drop off donations ahead of time during any of the following hours: Thursday 2/5, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday 2/6, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday 2/7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please limit donations to 3 boxes per household. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation made up of volunteers interested in supporting and enhancing the programs, services, and materials available to our community through the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fogpl-book-swap-3/

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Animals of Africa: An Interactive Storytime

Join us for an interactive storytime that is all about the wonderful and beautiful animals of Africa.  Miss Jill will read a story to introduce everyone to the setting, then Mr. Jay Luby will present a slideshow exhibiting his personal photographs from his trip aroun......More

Join us for an interactive storytime that is all about the wonderful and beautiful animals of Africa.  Miss Jill will read a story to introduce everyone to the setting, then Mr. Jay Luby will present a slideshow exhibiting his personal photographs from his trip around 4 countries in Southern Africa, and all of the animals he encountered.  After the presentation, we will have time allotted for a craft!  This program is intended for children aged 4+.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/animals-of-africa-an-interactive-storytime/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Once Upon a Baby Storytime (ages 0-2)

Once Upon a Baby is a 30-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 ages 0-2. This Lapsit program is just for you a......More

Once Upon a Baby is a 30-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 ages 0-2. 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. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our Once Upon a Baby program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/once-upon-a-baby-storytime-ages-0-2-6/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Wiggle Giggle Storytime (ages 3+)

Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and fun best suited for children ages 3+. Enjoy time together with fellow parents, caregivers and li......More

Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and fun best suited for children ages 3+. Enjoy time together with fellow parents, caregivers and little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy. If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our Wiggle Giggle Storytime program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wiggle-giggle-storytime-ages-3-6/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

ABC Learn with Me (ages 2-5)

ABC Learn with Me is a 45-minute interactive storytime that encourages letter recognition and association for young readers learning the alphabet. We will sing the ABCs, read stories that correspond with the letters of the week, and match common words to the letters w......More

ABC Learn with Me is a 45-minute interactive storytime that encourages letter recognition and association for young readers learning the alphabet. We will sing the ABCs, read stories that correspond with the letters of the week, and match common words to the letters we are talking about. This program is designed for children who are just learning the alphabet, to those who are starting to get a grasp on it. Ages 2-5.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our ABC Learn with Me program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/abc-learn-with-me-ages-2-5-6/

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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. Books will be available for che......More

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. Books will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire school year. If you have any questions about the book club, please email Tahleen at [email protected] or call 978-369-4898 and ask for the Children's Desk. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/3rd-4th-grade-book-club-64/

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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......More

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. Pickup will be Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 17. These kits are for students in grades 7-12. Teen Weekend Reading Kits are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-weekend-reading-kit-48/

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Tots and Tales (ages 0-6)

Tots and Tales is a storytime designed for ages 0-6 that incorporates stories, songs, dances, finger rhymes, and lapsit bounces. Children will be able to interact with and learn from peers of their own ages, as well as those who may be younger or older.  If you have ......More

Tots and Tales is a storytime designed for ages 0-6 that incorporates stories, songs, dances, finger rhymes, and lapsit bounces. Children will be able to interact with and learn from peers of their own ages, as well as those who may be younger or older.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our Tots and Tales program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tots-and-tales-6/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Henna Alchemy

In this workshop, participants will get a brief education about the history and culture of henna before we get to work making our own paste using various ingredients. We will also come to learn how to recognize chemical henna and understand its dangers, as we come to ......More

In this workshop, participants will get a brief education about the history and culture of henna before we get to work making our own paste using various ingredients. We will also come to learn how to recognize chemical henna and understand its dangers, as we come to understand why making fresh, natural henna is critical to public safety. All patrons will receive a link to a video helping them to check for dye release and get the paste into cones when they are ready the following day. The end of the workshop includes henna designs for everyone! For grades 5–8. Registration is required as space is limited. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/henna-alchemy-3/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Practice SAT with Open Door Education

Get ready for the real thing with this practice SAT.  Sponsored and proctored by Open Door Education. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practice-sat-with-open-door-test-prep/

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Read to Rudy (ages 5-9)

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-judgmenta......More

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 reading companions for new or experienced readers. Children, ages 5-9, will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 6-year old Black Lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading.  Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection.  Please arrive at the children's desk 5-10 minute before your session begins. If you have questions, please email Jill at [email protected]. Rudy is a member of Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-rudy-ages-5-9-37/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Read to Rudy (ages 5-9)

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-judgmenta......More

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 reading companions for new or experienced readers. Children, ages 5-9, will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 6-year old Black Lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading.  Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection.  Please arrive at the children's desk 5-10 minute before your session begins. If you have questions, please email Jill at [email protected]. Rudy is a member of Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-rudy-ages-5-9-38/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Read to Rudy (ages 5-9)

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-judgmenta......More

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 reading companions for new or experienced readers. Children, ages 5-9, will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 6-year old Black Lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading.  Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection.  Please arrive at the children's desk 5-10 minute before your session begins. If you have questions, please email Jill at [email protected]. Rudy is a member of Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-rudy-ages-5-9-39/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Read to Rudy (ages 5-9)

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-judgmenta......More

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 reading companions for new or experienced readers. Children, ages 5-9, will enjoy one-on-one time reading aloud to this gentle, comforting, 6-year old Black Lab as they practice their fluency and strengthen their confidence in reading.  Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection.  Please arrive at the children's desk 5-10 minute before your session begins. If you have questions, please email Jill at [email protected]. Rudy is a member of Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-rudy-ages-5-9-40/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Coffee with the Town Administrator

Come meet with Town Administrator Ryan McLane on Tuesday, February 17th  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. https://gl......More

Come meet with Town Administrator Ryan McLane on Tuesday, February 17th  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. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-with-the-town-administrator-5/

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Once Upon a Baby Storytime (ages 0-2)

Once Upon a Baby is a 30-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 ages 0-2. This Lapsit program is just for you a......More

Once Upon a Baby is a 30-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 ages 0-2. 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. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our Once Upon a Baby program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/once-upon-a-baby-storytime-ages-0-2-7/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741

Wiggle Giggle Storytime (ages 3+)

Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and fun best suited for children ages 3+. Enjoy time together with fellow parents, caregivers and li......More

Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and fun best suited for children ages 3+. Enjoy time together with fellow parents, caregivers and little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy. If you have any questions, please contact Jill at [email protected]. Our Wiggle Giggle Storytime program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.  https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wiggle-giggle-storytime-ages-3-7/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road, Carlisle, MA, 01741