View our Spring 2026 Program Guide

View our Summer 2026 Program Guide

The Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning at Bosler Memorial Library (CILL) provides programs and courses to engage adults in learning at any age and stage of life.  The Institute was initiated by a group of community members with the vision of creating a setting for personal growth, social opportunities, and intellectual stimulation.

The goals of the Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning are as follows:

· To create a COMMUNITY of lifelong learners.

· To create OPPORTUNITIES for lifelong learning.

· To ENRICH and CHALLENGE the lives of lifelong learners.

The Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning offers many single-session programs, multi-session courses, and ongoing activities and clubs facilitated by knowledgeable volunteers from a variety of backgrounds. Offerings cover a wide-range of subject matter including arts, civics, culture, finance, humanities, philosophy, religion, science and more –- with a mix of practical and academic topics.

To learn more about Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning courses and programs, as well as other lifelong learning opportunities in the area, refer to our Spring 2026 Course & Program Catalog.

The Institute is open to anyone and represents an expansion of the Library’s existing high-quality public programs. All programs and courses are free of charge; however, donations are accepted to support the CLL Institute.

Music @ Bosler

For a list of upcoming Music @ Bosler performances please click here. The Music at Bosler series is made possible by concertgoers.

Registration

Registration for classes is available online. To register for spring 2026 programs please visit our Event Calendar. You can also register by calling the Community Relations Department at 717-243-4642 ext. 2226.

Propose a Course

Are you interested in teaching a course for the Carlisle Institute for Lifelong Learning? We are always open to new instructors and course topics. If you would like to submit a Course Proposal Form you can either click the button at the top of the page to go to our online form, we also have a print version here: Course Proposal Form.

We thank Russell W. Coe for his generous donation that became the seed money for The Carlisle Institute of Lifelong Learning. Bosler Memorial Library gratefully accepts donations in support of the Institute.