The Palace Project
Enjoy thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local library. The Palace app offers you all the eBooks at the library in one easy-to-use app, so you can search once, find your title, and start reading in just a few taps.
To get started, download the Palace Project app to your device. Select Scotland Public Library, enter your library barcode found on the back of your library card, and your PIN from your Verso library account. Now you are ready to enjoy a variety of eBooks and e-audiobooks. Contact the library with any questions.
Loan Periods
Books, Magazines, CDs, Books on Tape/CD, and Music CDs - 3 weeks
ALL DVDs and DVD sets - 1 week
Fines
Overdue items are subject to the following fees:
Books, Magazines, CDs, Books on Tape/CD, and Music CDs - .05 per day per item
DVDs – $1 per day per item
Please note: Fines will be waived when items are returned.
Fax
$1.00 per page
Copy/Print
$0.15 per page for black & white
$0.25 per page for color
Passes to area museums:
Passes circulate for 3 days. Please note that some passes are for specific days of the week. Plan your visits accordingly.
Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library - family admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Corner of Elizabeth St. & Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT
Connecticut's Old State House - free admission for up to 4 visitors
800 Main St. Hartford, CT
Connecticut Science Center - Coupon for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people / 10% off membership
250 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - general admission for 2 adults (age 18 and up)
600 Main St. Hartford, CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ILL (interlibrary loan) and how do I request a book?
Stop by or call the library with your request. If we don't own the item, we will check other libraries in the state to locate the book for you . Once an item is requested, libraries will decide if they can send it. Please note - libraries will not send anything that is 6 months old or newer. When we receive the item, we will contact you. You will pick up the item at the Scotland Public Library and return it to us, as well. We'll ship the item back to the lending library.
Do you have passes or coupons for area attractions available?
CT DEP – State Parks & Forests Day Pass – free parking and entrance fees at all state parks including Dinosaur State Park, Fort Trumbull, and Gillette Castle State Park.
Connecticut's Old State House in Hartford, CT - Free admission for up to 4 visitors.
Connecticut Historical Society Library & Museum in Hartford, CT - Complimentary Family admission to the galleries.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT – free admission for 2 adults and 2 children.
Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT – 15% discount for a membership only. No discount for museum entry.
Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford, CT – free admission and $5 all day parking with stamp validation at welcome desk.
How do I get a library card?
Scotland residents may apply for a library card during regular library hours by showing a photo ID.
Cards are issued for five years and can be renewed at that time.
Your Scotland Public Library card may be used at all Connecticut public libraries.
Useful Town and State Links
CareerConneCT
Looking to get your first job, get back into the work force after a taking a break, or change careers? Check out this website to get the information you need for licensing, training, and more.
Device Charging Station in the library
There is now free phone charging available at the library. Low on battery? Don't worry we have a station to keep your devices powered!
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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.