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September

Monthly Writing Group
Tuesday, September 3
5:30-6:30


Story Time at the library will begin on Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. and meet every Thursday for stories, games, crafts, and more.




Youth Writing Workshop
Tuesday September 10 at 3 p.m.

If there is enough interest, Susan Powers would like to continue the class on Tuesday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 12.




Art Journaling
Friday, September 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18 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.

Yes, it's baking season! What should I bake?

Cookbook Swap

Saturday, September 14
from 10-noon

Do you have perfectly good cookbooks that you never use taking up space?  Why not swap them out for something new and inspirational?  Bring your gently used cookbooks in and select cookbooks that will be new to you!  
Light refreshment will be served.

Connecticut Author Trail

Join us and meet these CT authors at area libraries all summer long.  The Trail begins at the Janet Carlson Calvert Library in Franklin on July 9th with guest author Tessa Wegert.  And Guildford Smith Memorial Library will be hosting the Finale at the Garde Arts Center in New London on September 19th at 6:30 p.m. featuring bestselling author, Luanne Rice.  This is a change to the original programming.

Pick up your "passport" at the library and follow the trail!  

Visit CAT on their Facebook page for the details.

Canterbury & Scotland
Book Club
This month we are reading and discussing:

New Kid
by Jerry Craft

Join us September 17  at 7 p.m. at the Scotland Public Library.  
 

Building Club

Tuesday, September 24 from 4-5 p.m.

Stop by to see what building materials we'll be working with and get creative.

All ages welcome - no signups required.

Silent Reading

Friday, September 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Teens & Adults are welcome to join us.  We'll briefly share what we are currently reading and then spend time quietly enjoying our latest book.   

There is still time to celebrate Smokey the Bear's Birthday and join his Reading Challenge.  We have patches and prize packs for the readers that complete the challenge.

SAVE THE DATE
for the
 Library's Annual Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Early Bird Entry 8-9 with a $5 fee
All other shoppers 9-1

We are accepting donations of GENTLY used books in good condition for the sale.
Please drop off inside the library only.  Do not put in book drop or leave outside. 
Call 860-423-1492 with any questions.

A program of the CT State Library

A year long initiatve to promote lifelong reading, learning, and community connection.  
Check out the 2024 Book Selections for Kids, Teens, and Adults at the library!

All CT Reads 2024 Book Selection
Read 1, 2, or all 3.  And make plans to join us as we discuss Finally Seen at our Book Club's August meeting.   Check out the (free) Palace App to read or listen to the All CT Reads books.

Children's Selection
Finally Seen 
by Kelly Yang

Teen Selection
Promise Boys
by 
Nick Brooks

Adult Selection
Don't Cry For Me
by 
Daniel Black

Purchase a purple, reusable,
“I 💜 CT Libraries”
bag at the Scotland Public Library for $2.00!

All proceeds benefit the library!

Adopt-A-Book