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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 – 02:00pm

  • Friday

    03:00pm – 07:00pm

  • Saturday

    09:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Sunday

    Closed

The library is CLOSED on
Saturday, August 30th for the Labor Day weekend.

Please note:
Effective April 1, 2025 our Thursday hours have changed. 
We are now open until 2 p.m. on Thursdays.

The library is accepting gently used books for our upcoming Book & Bake Sale in November.
Please bring your donations into the library during regular business hours - DO NOT leave outside or put in the book drop.  We are currently limiting donations to no more than 2 boxes of clean, sellable books.  Thank you for your continued support. 

Building Club

Tuesday
September 9th
at 4 p.m.

We'll provide various building materials and challenges at each session. This month we'll be building the tallest tower!

 

Story Time will begin on
Thursday
September 11th
at 10 a.m.

Join us each Thursday for stories, games, crafts, and more.   Open to young children and their caregivers.  

Beginner Ukulele Lesson

Saturday
September 20th
10a.m. - noon

Instructor, Gina Turcketta will teach some basics to get you started.  Bring in your own ukulele or let us know and we can provide one for the session. 

Open to ages 18 and up.
You must register as space is limited.  Call the library today to reserve your spot.

Craft Club
Fairy Houses

Tuesday
September 23rd
4 p.m.

We'll provide various supplies and ideas to make and decorate a Fairy House. Open to all ages.

Zine Making for Teens

Friday
September 26th
5-7 p.m.

ZINE: A DIY magazine created with your artwork and ideas. 

Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own pictures, too.

Blood Pressure Monitor Kit

We have a Blood Pressure Monitor Kit available for a 3 week loan.  The kit is courtesy of the Eastern Highland Health District.  Do you know your numbers?  Check out the kit and find out.  

Day Kimball Health will be working with us in November and December to offer a Fall Prevention Presentation and Clinic for seniors.  Dates and times will be announced soon.   

News from Scotland's Poet Laureate - Susan Powers

Susan helped the library celebrate 20 years in our glorious building with a special poetry reading on Saturday, June 7 as part of our "birthday" celebration.  

Recently, Susan worked with a young library patron to get her work published in the Orenaug Mountain Poetry Journal.  Stop by the library to see her published poem.   


Susan has done readings at local libraries, attended a poetry seminar, and was awarded a two week writers residency fellowship in 2025.  

Address

21 Brook Rd. P.O. Box 286
Scotland, CT
US

Phone

860-423-1492

Email

[email protected]