Carlisle, Gleason Public Library
Upcoming Events
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 checkout at the circulation desk.…Learn More
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 More
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.…Learn More
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 understand why making fresh, natural henna is critical to public safety.…Learn More
Practice SAT with Open Door Education
Get ready for the real thing with this practice SAT. Sponsored and proctored by Open Door Education.
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-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers.…Learn More
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-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers.…Learn More
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-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers.…Learn More
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-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers.…Learn More
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.
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
Rockabye Beats
Join us for a rocking good time! This 45-minute program is high-energy and engaging, mixing original songs with familiar favorites, plus a little Spanish sprinkled in! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited.…Learn More
An Introduction to Trail Cameras
Curious to know what Carlisle wildlife is frolicking in your own backyard? Join local wildlife enthusiast Jaime Webster for an introductory presentation on trail camera equipment and set up, featuring photos and videos from her own cameras and some thoughts on the importance of ecological consciousness in our Carlisle ecosystem.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 work on our current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.…Learn More
Mystery Book Club
This month's title is Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. Find the eBook and eAudiobook on Libby. The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library. If you are new to the group, please register below.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
COAHS MOVIE at the Gleason
Carlisle COAHS and Gleason Library present Buck and the Preacher (1972). A con-man preacher (Harry Belafonte) joins forces with a wagon master(Sidney Poitier) during the post Civil War era to help freed slaves in the chaotic American Southwest. Rated PG.…Learn More
Black History Month movie and game night
The Carlisle Race Amity Day committee, in collaboration with the Gleason Library, invites you to join us in Celebrating Black History Month with a Movie & Game Night. Join us Tuesday February 24th at 6:30p as we screen a 30 min viewing of “Godmothers of Race Amity”, in the Library's 3rd floor Hollis Room.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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.
Community Book Club
February 2nd: Article - “How Originalism Killed the Constitution”, article by Jill Lepore for The AtlanticMarch 2nd: To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science, by Steven WeinbergApril 6th: Born a Crime, by Trevor NoahMay 4th: The Historians by Cecilia EkbackJune 1st: Just Kids by Patti SmithJuly 6th: Kristin Lavransdatter Book 1 (The Wreath) by Sigrid UndsetAugust 3rd: The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 14th: The Trees by Percival EverettOctober 5th: Better by Atul GawandeNovember 2nd: The Library Book by Susan OrleanDecember 7th: Ex Libris by Anne FadimanJanuary 4th, 2027: title selection meetingFebruary 1st, 2027: Alias Grace by Margaret AtwoodThe Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime.…Learn More
Community Book Club
February 2nd: Article - “How Originalism Killed the Constitution”, article by Jill Lepore for The AtlanticMarch 2nd: To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science, by Steven WeinbergApril 6th: Born a Crime, by Trevor NoahMay 4th: The Historians by Cecilia EkbackJune 1st: Just Kids by Patti SmithJuly 6th: Kristin Lavransdatter Book 1 (The Wreath) by Sigrid UndsetAugust 3rd: The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 14th: The Trees by Percival EverettOctober 5th: Better by Atul GawandeNovember 2nd: The Library Book by Susan OrleanDecember 7th: Ex Libris by Anne FadimanJanuary 4th, 2027: title selection meetingFebruary 1st, 2027: Alias Grace by Margaret AtwoodThe Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime.…Learn More
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, please click here for Mary's guide on how to read a poem: Poetry GuideDip or dive into the pleasures of poetry.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
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 available to check out at the library at the circulation desk on the first floor.…Learn More
Poetry-Writing Workshop
Are you interested in exploring poetry writing or developing your craft further? The Gleason Library will host a 4-week poetry writing workshop for adults this March, Thursday mornings on Zoom beginning March 5th. Attendees will share their work and give and receive constructive feedback.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 to register once for the entire school year.…Learn More
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, and what you think would be most helpful to you as teens. It's also a place to hang out with your peers and talk about school, what you're reading and/or watching, and life in general.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 work on our current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.…Learn More
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.
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
Bird and Wildlife Photography: Massachusetts and Beyond
Wildlife photographer and educator Shawn Carey of Migration Productions will expertly guide you through various aspects of bird and nature photography: choosing the right equipment; where to go and when; and how to turn those great looks into memorable images.…Learn More
Poetry-Writing Workshop
Are you interested in exploring poetry writing or developing your craft further? The Gleason Library will host a 4-week poetry writing workshop for adults this March, Thursday mornings on Zoom beginning March 5th. Attendees will share their work and give and receive constructive feedback.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 checkout at the circulation desk.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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.
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
Poetry-Writing Workshop
Are you interested in exploring poetry writing or developing your craft further? The Gleason Library will host a 4-week poetry writing workshop for adults this March, Thursday mornings on Zoom beginning March 5th. Attendees will share their work and give and receive constructive feedback.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
Middle School Early Release Day Movie
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.
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 work on our current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
Poetry-Writing Workshop
Are you interested in exploring poetry writing or developing your craft further? The Gleason Library will host a 4-week poetry writing workshop for adults this March, Thursday mornings on Zoom beginning March 5th. Attendees will share their work and give and receive constructive feedback.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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.
Mystery Book Club
This month's title is The Trial of Lizzie Borden: A True Story by Cara Robertson. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. Find the eBook and eAudiobook on Libby, and the eAudiobook on Hoopla. The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
COAHS MOVIE at the Gleason
Carlisle COAHS and Gleason Library present Tammy and the Bachelor (1957). An unrefined Mississippi bayou girl named Tammy (Debbie Reynolds) rescues a pilot after he crashes his plane. The pilot returns to his fiancée after his recovery, but Tammy comes to live with him when her grandfather is arrested, and she turns his life upside down.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 to register once for the entire school year.…Learn More
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, and what you think would be most helpful to you as teens. It's also a place to hang out with your peers and talk about school, what you're reading and/or watching, and life in general.…Learn More
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 work on our current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.…Learn More
Preschool Story Time & Author Visit with Carrie Finison
Join us from 10:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. for a fun story time and author visit with Carrie Finison. We will feature her newly released picture book Plenty of Pancakes. This is the sequel to the much-loved Dozens of Doughnuts. Carrie will read her delightful picture book, have a brief Q&A and follow with a fun pancake craft.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
Community Book Club
February 2nd: Article - “How Originalism Killed the Constitution”, article by Jill Lepore for The AtlanticMarch 2nd: To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science, by Steven WeinbergApril 6th: Born a Crime, by Trevor NoahMay 4th: The Historians by Cecilia EkbackJune 1st: Just Kids by Patti SmithJuly 6th: Kristin Lavransdatter Book 1 (The Wreath) by Sigrid UndsetAugust 3rd: The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonSeptember 14th: The Trees by Percival EverettOctober 5th: Better by Atul GawandeNovember 2nd: The Library Book by Susan OrleanDecember 7th: Ex Libris by Anne FadimanJanuary 4th, 2027: title selection meetingFebruary 1st, 2027: Alias Grace by Margaret AtwoodThe Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime.…Learn More
Middle School Early Release Day Movie
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.
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, please click here for Mary's guide on how to read a poem: Poetry GuideDip or dive into the pleasures of poetry.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
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 available to check out at the library at the circulation desk on the first floor.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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 checkout at the circulation desk.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 work on our current projects, discuss types of yarn/supplies, and show what we are working on.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
Mystery Book Club
This month's pick is The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. The eBook and eAudiobook are available on Libby and Hoopla. The Mystery Book Club meets once a month in the Hollis Room at the Library. If you are new to the group, please register below.…Learn More
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 and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills.…Learn More
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 little ones to learn, play, and develop language and early literacy.…Learn More
COAHS MOVIE at the Gleason
Carlisle COAHS and Gleason Library present Rebel Without a Cause (1955). James Dean stars in a movie that shocked the United States with a performance that still electrifies the screen twenty-five years after his untimely death prior to the film's release.…Learn More
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 we are talking about.…Learn More
