Welcome to The Scotland Public Library
Mission Statement: The Scotland Public Library, founded in February 1895, functions to collect, organize and preserve informational and recreational books and other materials for the public use, without discrimination of any kind.
Business Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Wednesday
03:00pm – 07:00pm
Thursday
09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday
03:00pm – 07:00pm
Saturday
09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Welcome 2025
Happy New Year!
Canterbury & Scotland Libraries
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Saturday,
January 25th
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at
Canterbury Public Library
Limited to 6 teams/ages 12 and up
4 people per team
Contact Canterbury Library
860-546-9022
to register.
Save the Date:
Saturday,
February 1st
10 a.m. - noon
Join us for the 14th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day.
We'll have stories, games, refreshments, and more. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us.
We have Scotland Public Library logo tote bags for sale at the library.
Bags are $5 and proceeds benefit the Scotland Public Library.
Start the new year off by purchasing a bag and visiting the library to fill it with books throughout the year and beyond.
News from Scotland's Poet Laureate - Susan Powers
In the fall of 2024, Susan Powers hosted a series of Writing Workshops for adults on the first Tuesday of each month. Poets, poetry lovers, and writers attended to share their love of writing.
The Youth Creative Writing Workshop met at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month this past fall. Children ages 9 and up were welcome. Susan introduced various styles of poetry to the group. Some of the work they created can be found on the Children & Teen page of this website, along with the work created by Parish Hill High School students in spring of 2024.
Susan has done readings at local libraries, attended a poetry seminar, and was awarded a two week writers residency fellowship in 2025. She plans to return in the spring to host more writing workshops. Details forthcoming.