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August

Book Talk and Memoir Writing Workshop

Wednesday, August 6th
at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for guest author, Maura Casey, as she talks about her book and shares her tips on memoir writing. Maura will have copies of her book to purchase.  Light refreshments will be available.

Art Journaling

Friday, August 1st from 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20th from 5-7 p.m.

This program is open to teens and adults and we meet the 1st Friday & the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Feel free to attend either of both sessions.  No experience necessary.  You will receive a journal on your first session to be used for future classes.

Canterbury & Scotland
Book Club

Tuesday
August 19th
Scotland Public Library

We will be discussing the All CT Reads adult selection:
How to Read a Book
by Monica Wood
 

Summer Reading 

This year's theme is Level Up at Your Library and we are wrapping up. 
Click on the icon to see the full calendar. 

Teen & Adult Finale:
Friday, August 8
5-7 p.m.
Level-up your Book or Journal
Refreshments & prize raffle

Children/Family Finale:
Saturday, August 9
10-11 a.m.
Super Mario Themed Party
Refreshments & prize raffle

Pleasant Ridge County Park

Level Up at Your Library - Summer 2025

Invasive Plant Walk, Talk and Cut

Saturday 
August 30th from
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dr. Charlotte Pyle and Rose Hiskes will present a talk on invasive plants. Plan to be outside to tour the property and identify the plants - wear proper footwear, light colored clothing, gloves, and bring water.
Lunch will be provided at the outdoor picnic tables.

Attendance is limited. Contact Rose at [email protected] to register.


Pleasant Ridge County Park

Beginner Ukulele Lesson

Saturday, September 20th from
10 a.m. - noon

Join us as musician Gina Turcketta, provides an Intro to Ukulele class for ages 18 and up.  You may bring your own ukulele or let us know and we can provide one for the event.  Signups are required for this program.  Please let us know if you'll be joining in on the fun. 
 

Pleasant Ridge County Park

Seed Library

Stop by the library to pick up your flower and vegetable seeds.  
 

A program of the CT State Library

All CT Reads selections for 2025 are on display at the library.  Stop by to read 1 or all.  We'll be discussing the adult selection - How to Read a Book by Monica Wood - in August.
And the young adult selection - Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis -  in September. 

Purchase a reusable ,
“Scotland Public Library” logo
tote bag for $5.00!

All proceeds benefit the library!

Adopt-A-Book