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DIRECTOR'S NOTE
June is shaping up to be a fantastic month here at the Gleason - we have a family concert series on the lawn, an Old Home Day book swap with the Friends of the Gleason, and the start of our "Find Your Voice" summer reading program. The Gleason Endowment Fund would also like to invite everyone to a special Capital Campaign Kick-Off event on the Library Lawn on Wednesday, June 14th, from 4 to 6 p.m., with live music, crafts, food for purchase from the Chicken on the Run Food Truck, and the unveiling of our donation tracker thermometer! We hope to see you all soon at these wonderful events.
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LIBRARY ROOF CONSTRUCTION
Construction work to replace the Gleason Library roof is scheduled to begin the week of June 5th. The Gleason plans to remain fully open to the public during construction. Patrons should be aware that noise levels inside the Library may be elevated and that available parking will be reduced. Traffic through the parking lot may occasionally be redirected; we suggest holding dropbox returns until weekends or after 4pm weekdays, if your schedule allows. As always, there are no late fees for overdue materials.
Please call 978-369-4898 or email mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org with any questions.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS FOR JUNE
The Gleason Public Library will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
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EVERYONE
SUMMER READING 2023: FIND YOUR VOICE!
Saturday, June 17–Saturday, August 26
Summer reading is here again! The Gleason Public Library will be offering summer reading challenges for all ages this summer. We will have a Reading Raffle for grades 1-8, where readers can earn a raffle ticket for every 15 minutes they read. We will also have Book Bingo for every age group, Pre-K to Adult. All challenges will begin on Saturday, June 17. Make sure you take a look at all of our summer events, like our ice pop party on June 17, as well! See our website for more details.
Summer Reading 2023: Find Your Voice! is sponsored by the Gleason Public Library, the Friends of the Gleason Public Library, the Susan Zielinski Natural Science Fund, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Thank you to all of our sponsors!
OLD HOME DAY BOOK SWAP WITH THE FOGPL
Saturday, June 24 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Featuring Fiction (all ages) and Children's Books (all genres)! Book donations are welcome during our drop off times at the library on Wednesday, June 21: 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 22: 12 to 6 p.m., Friday, June 23: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 to 4 p.m. Then, come by the Library Lawn on Old Home Day, Saturday, June 24th between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to browse. The Friends of the Gleason Public Library (FOGPL) are holding their annual Book Swap on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. on the library lawn as part of the Old Home Day festivities. Be sure to drop off your books prior to the swap as we will not accept books during the swap.
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CARLISLE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Join us on the Library Lawn this June for three family concerts featuring Sulinha's Trio, Plum Island Pans, and Otha Day.
This summer concert series is jointly presented by the Carlisle Recreation Department and the Gleason Public Library, and sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Sulinha's Trio Family Concert
Monday, June 12 | 6 p.m.
Sulinha's Trio performs educational children’s music influenced by traditional Brazilian music. The preschool-aged program engages the audience through interactive and dancing songs. The trio uses traditional instruments from their native country like Berimbau, Cuica, Pandeiro and Surdo.
Plum Island Pans
Wednesday, June 21 | 6 p.m.
Learn about the history of steel drums and how these fun instruments are made! Plum Island Pans is a steel drum ensemble from the North Shore that covers a number of styles and genres of music, including traditional steel drum music, reggae, and jazz.
LibraryBEATS! Drum and Rhythm Circle with Otha Day
Tuesday, June 27 | 4 p.m.
Otha Day leads these fun and lively drum circle events from the deep belief that rhythm has the power to build community, promote well-being and healing, and create joy. Learn and play songs, rhythms, chants, and activities from the cultures of East and West Africa, the Middle East, First Nations Peoples, African America, and European America.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF: ICE POP PARTY!
Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Kick off summer reading with a cold treat! Stop by the Library’s front lawn to grab your Bingo sheet and a Reading Log, and enjoy a Fla-Vor-Ice freeze pop. We are also available to help register kids and families for all our fun upcoming summer programs.
This fun annual summer event is sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
STUFFED ANIMAL PAJAMA STORY TIME & SLEEPOVER
Tuesday, June 20 | 7 p.m.
Bring your stuffed animal for a special pajama story time at the Library! Wear your pajamas, listen to bedtime stories, and make a fun story time craft. Afterward, kiss your stuffed animal goodnight and leave them for the sleepover. Your stuffed animal will read great stories, play games, and make some new friends! (If you don't want to leave your stuffed animal for any reason, you are welcome to attend the pajama story time and take them back home with you.) Return the next day at 1 p.m. for your stuffed animal and hear all about their fun sleepover at the Gleason Public Library. We’ll watch a slide show of the antics your animals were up to during the night! Register your stuffie here.
TOE JAM PUPPET BAND FAMILY CONCERT
Friday, June 30 | 6 p.m.
Join us on the front lawn for a children's music concert featuring The Toe Jam Puppet Band! Toe Jam Puppet Band's fun show is packed with original music and will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing together. Bring your low camp chairs and blankets and something to eat, and enjoy this high-energy concert. There's plenty of room to spread out on the lawn! Register your family here.
KIDS CRAFTS ON THE LAWN
Join us for crafts on the Library Lawn! For ages 4 and up. All Crafts on the Lawn will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up for your family’s time slot, email Jenn at childrens@gleasonlibrary.org. Registration will begin four weeks before each craft. In case of inclement weather, craft may be moved inside or postponed.
Beaded Jump Ropes: Friday, June 23
Decorate Your Own Megaphone: Friday, June 30
NATURE CONNECTION EXPLORATIONS
Tuesday, June 6 | 3:15 p.m.
Join us for this new Nature Connection program for children and families as we explore nature at Center Park! This series will take participants outdoors for a mindful exploration of nature. Participants will become more familiar and build a deeper connection with the nature that surrounds them every day, making it easier for them to access the wild spirit, strength, and dignity of nature no matter where they are. Nature Connection Explorations take place outdoors at Center Park unless there is inclement weather, in which case we will prepare an indoor nature exploration at the Gleason Public Library. For ages 6 and up (with an adult participant). Please register for each session individually.
The Nature Connection Explorations Series is sponsored by the Susan Zielinski Natural Science Fund.
NATURE CONNECTION STORY TIME
Thursday, June 8 | 10:30 a.m.
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 a sensory engagement activity. Registration is required; please register for each session individually.
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FELTED RAINBOW PATCHES WITH POP UP ART SCHOOL
Friday, June 16 | 2 p.m.
Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool! Pick from four rainbow designs. Use the finished piece as a patch on a jacket, or frame it for a unique piece of art. Pop up Art School will show you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to make this cool accessory. Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks!
This art program is for ages 11-18. Registration is required as space is limited.
TEEN WEEKEND READING KIT
Friday, June 16 | 10 a.m
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 little bookish accessory, and a hot or iced beverage to make at home. Registration is required to reserve your kit, and pickup will be Friday, June 16 through Tuesday, June 20. These kits are for grades 7-12. Please email Tahleen, the Teen Services Librarian, with any questions.
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SUNCATCHERS CRAFT WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 8 | 6–8 p.m.
Learn how to make your own beautiful suncatcher out of glass and wire. This workshop, led by craft instructor Mandy Roberge, is intended for adults, ages 18+. Registration is required as space is limited.
Funding for this program is generously provided by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
Wednesday, June 14 | 4–6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about this exciting project and help keep Gleason relevant for many years to come! There will be music and other fun activities, which will take place on the Library Lawn.
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
Monday, June 5 | 10:30 a.m.
June: Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
July: Dubliners by James Joyce
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. 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 a.m. via Zoom. 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.
READING POETRY ANEW
Tuesday, June 6 | 10 a.m.
Reading Poetry Anew will meet via Zoom. Please note the change in the starting time—the class will now begin at 10 a.m instead of 10:30 a.m. Please register to receive the Zoom invitation and poem packet by email. All are welcome!
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. Mary Zoll has published a few poems and read a multitude of poems.
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NEW MUSEUM PASS: DAVIS FARMLAND
Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of Gleason Public Library, Library cardholders can now check out a discount pass for Davis Farmland! Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows.
Visit gleasonlibrary.org/museum-passes to make a reservation for this and the Library’s other great museum passes.
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Gleason Public Library
22 Bedford Rd. | Carlisle, MA 01741
www.gleasonlibrary.org | 978-369-4898
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