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 on Saturday, October 12th for the long weekend.

 The Highland Festival Association of Scotland, CT presents:
The Scottish Highland Festival & Games 

Sunday
October 13, 2024
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Fairgrounds
Route 169

Please note, the event is at a new location but will still have all the activities, music, and food that you love.
There is a $3.00 (cash only) fee to park - payable to Mortlake Fire Dept.

Stop by the information booth to say "hello" to library board members and volunteers.

NO PETS ALLOWED.

Library Book & Bake Sale
  
Save the date for our Annual Book & Bake Sale

November 23, 2024
 from 9-1
Early Bird Entry 
8-9 a.m. with a
$5 fee

Lots of great hardcover, softcover, & paperback books all at reasonable prices.  Baked goods will be available to purchase.

EV Charging Station at the Library

There is a charging station in the library parking lot for your electric vehicles.

Download the mobile app from the Android or Apple store at https://onelink.to/5kcvhw
to get started.

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 October session is CANCELLED, but Susan will be back to conduct the workshop on Tuesday, November 5.  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 will meet on Tuesday, October 8 at 3 p.m.  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 on November 12.  

Susan's work with Parish Hill High School students 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]