Libraries Rock! Summer Reading at the Library
We are wrapping up our Summer Reading program with the following August activities:
Aug. 2 - Just for Kids Book Discussion. We are discussing the chapter book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
Aug. 7-10 – Drop-in Craft. Decorate a Pet Rock!
Aug. 9 – K’NEX Club. New building challenge.
Aug. 11 FINALE featuring Nature Rocks by Animal Embassy. Also, prize drawing. Nature Rocks Program sponsored by the Leo J. and Rose Pageau Trust.
All ages are welcome to participate.
Connecticut Authors Trail
Join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of the Trail.
Join at the Scotland Public Library on Tuesday, August 14 at 6 p.m.
Dr. Anne Dawson will discuss her book Rare Light: J. Alden Weir in Windham, CT, 1882-1919
Pick up your Passport at the library and join us for lots of great Connecticut authors.
SCOTLAND/CANTERBURY BOOK CLUB
Join us each month for a peer-led book discussion.
Below are the titles, dates, times, and locations for our 2018 discussions. Books are available at each library prior to the discussion date. Call or stop by to reserve a copy.
Please note, all book discussions will be held on the third Tuesday of the month (except where noted), alternating between the 2 libraries. Discussions begin at 7:05 p.m.
January 16, 2018 at Scotland Public Library – The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel
February 20, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library – Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
March 20, 2018 at Scotland Public Library - News of the World by Paulette Jiles
April 17, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library – The poems of Emily Dickinson
May 15, 2018 at Scotland Public Library – QCReads selection for 2018: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict
June 19, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library – Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett
*June 20, 2018 at Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock- Quiet Corner Reads Evening with guest author – Marie Benedict
July 17, 2018 at Scotland Public Library – Your favorite book from childhood
August 21, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library – Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
September 18, 2018 at Scotland Public Library- Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
October 16, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library - Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit by Chris Matthews
November 20, 2018 at Scotland Public Library - Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult by Bruce Handy
December 18, 2018 at Canterbury Public Library – Annual Holiday Book Selection Party and discussion of Red Bird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
January 15, 2019 at Scotland Public Library – Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
*This event may be of interest to our Book Club members. Contact the library for more information about Quiet Corner Reads.
