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, December 19 through Monday, December 22. 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-46/

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After-School Hangout

Come play games, have a snack, and hang out after school. Activities each week will vary. This is a drop-in event for grades 5-8. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/after-school-hangout-2/

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

VIRTUAL: Classical Masterworks: Exploring Handel's "Messiah"

**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.** Explore the history of the composer George Frideric Handel, how he created his masterpiece "Messiah," and the cultural impac......More

**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.** Explore the history of the composer George Frideric Handel, how he created his masterpiece "Messiah," and the cultural impact it has had through time as a beloved holiday tradition, in this presentation by Clint Edwards. Presented in cooperation with the Groton Public Library and other area libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-classical-masterworks-exploring-handels-messiah/

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Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library. This month's title is What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. The eBook is available through Libby; the eAudiobook through Hoopla. If you are new t......More

The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library. This month's title is What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. The eBook is available through Libby; the eAudiobook through Hoopla. If you are new to the group, please register below. Any returning members are registered for the year. Email Sinead at [email protected] for information. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mystery-book-club-74/

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

Early Closing for New Year's Eve

Early closing at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/early-closing-for-new-years-eve-2/

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Gleason Knitters

Welcome to Gleason Knitters! We are a group of local Massachusetts knitters and crocheters who meet on the first and third 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 wor......More

Welcome to Gleason Knitters! We are a group of local Massachusetts knitters and crocheters who meet on the first and third 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 current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.  There is also help available for reading patterns or learning new techniques. All are welcome to join. For additional information or questions - please contact [email protected] https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gleason-knitters-39/

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Community Book Club

January 5, 2026: Title selection meeting - email suggestions to [email protected] by December 18, 2025 February 2, 2026: Article - “How Originalism Killed the Constitution”, article by Jill Lepore for The Atlantic March 2, 2026: To Explain the World: The D......More

January 5, 2026: Title selection meeting - email suggestions to [email protected] by December 18, 2025 February 2, 2026: Article - “How Originalism Killed the Constitution”, article by Jill Lepore for The Atlantic March 2, 2026: To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science, by Steven Weinberg April 6, 2026: Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime.  Members select books with a wide range of topics and genres, based on suggestions from members and librarians. We also talk about other books we’ve read or are interested in reading, and usually someone else at the meeting has read it or has something to say about it.  If you like to read and are looking for some literary companionship, give the Community Book Club a try. The Community Book Club meets once a month, usually on the first Monday, at 10:30 AM via Zoom.  Free.  Please register to receive the Zoom login information.  No commitment required.  You don’t even have to have read the book to go to the meetings, but you may come out of the discussion wanting to read it.  Sponsored jointly by the CoA and the Gleason Public Library. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-book-club-61/

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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

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, please click here for Mary's guide on how to read a poem: Poetry Guide Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. This class meets one Tuesday a month, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Open to anyone interested in experiencing poetry. Mary Zoll has published a few poems and read a multitude of poems. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-poetry-anew-61/

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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/

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/

Hollis Room Gleason Public Library, 22 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.   Copies of the book will be avail......More

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.   Copies of the book will be available to check out at the library at the circulation desk on the first floor. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire school year. For this book club, children's parent/caregiver will need to remain in the library for the duration of the program.  If you have any questions about the book club, please contact [email protected] or call 978-369-4898 and ask for the Children's Desk. Our monthly  book club is supported by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library. 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. Because of your generous donations, this past year we were able to sponsor over 120 programs at the Gleason Public Library which reached over 2,500 people in town, in addition to museum passes used by over 800 patrons. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/1st-2nd-grade-book-club-29/

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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/

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

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. Books will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Registration is required; participants only need ......More

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. Books will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Registration is required; participants only need to register once for the entire school year. For students in grades 5 through 8. If you have any questions about the book club or would like to register your child, please email Tahleen at [email protected] or call us at 978-369-4898. https://gleasonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/middle-school-book-club-26/

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