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
The library is CLOSED for the holidays on the following days:
Tuesday, December 24th
Wednesday, December 25th
Tuesday, December 31st
Wednesday, January 1st
Holiday Photo Op
Beginning
Friday,
December 6th
Dress in your holiday best and stop by during library hours for a holiday photo. We'll provide a festive backdrop and will take a picture of your family/friends with your phone or camera.
Canterbury/Scotland Book Club
Holiday Book Selection Party
Tuesday,
December 17
7 p.m.
at
Scotland Public Library
We will discuss:
The Christmas Tree
by Julie Salamon
Bring your suggestions for our 2025 discussions and a snack to share.
Children's Book Author Visit
Saturday
December 21
10 a.m.
Join us for a special story time with the authors as they share this charming story.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Light refreshments will be served.
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.