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 today,
Thursday, Dec. 5
due to inclement weather.

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.

Holiday Tag Making Class

Saturday, December 7 from 9:30-11:30

 All supplies will be provided to make lovely gift tags to spruce up your holiday packages. 

This program is open to teens & adults but you must REGISTER, as space is limited.

Holiday Cookie Tasting Party
  
Wednesday,
December 11
from 6-7 p.m.

Bring in 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies and a copy of the recipe to share.  Try some tasty treats and take a few home for later.


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

Susan Powers will host a Writing Workshop the first Tuesday of the month at the library from 5:30-6:30.  The next workshop is on Tuesday, December 3.  Poets, poetry lovers, and writers are welcome to  join us.  Bring an original piece of writing to share with the group.  Open to adults - no registration necessary.

Susan's Youth Creative Writing Workshop. 
Children ages 9 and up are invited to join us.  Susan will provide instructions and topics to get young readers on the road to creative writing.  Signups encouraged.   Her final  youth workshop of the year is December 10 at 3 p.m.

Susan's work with Parish Hill High School students  in Spring of 2024 is available for viewing on the Children & Teen page of this website.  

Additionally, Susan continues to attend poetry readings featuring area poets.  Watch for upcoming events.

Address

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

Phone

860-423-1492

Email

[email protected]