Scotland Public Library

21 Brook Rd.

P.O. Box 286

Scotland, CT 06264

860-423-1492

scotlandpubliclibrary.org

February 2025

Newsletter

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The Library is CLOSED on


Saturday, February 15

for Presidents' Day weekend.



Take Your Child to the Library Day

is Saturday, February 1, 2025

9 a.m. - noon


We'll be celebrating the families in our community with stories, games, crafts, and more. Make plans to join us and see everything your local library has to offer.

Art Journaling for Teens & Adults


We meet on the 1st Friday AND the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. to add a new creative page to our journals. You will receive a journal on your first visit. Supplies and a topic will be provided. This month we meet on Friday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 19 from 5-7 p.m.

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In the event that Scotland Elementary School is closed due to snow, Story Time will be cancelled.

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Drop-in Valentine Craft


Tuesday, February 11 from 3-7

Wednesday, February 12 from 3-7

Friday, February 14 from 3-7


Stop by the library to make a Valentine's Day card for a special someone. All supplies will be provided.

Winter Seed Sowing


Friday, February 14th

5:30-6:30


Get started on spring planting!

Bring a deep, clear plastic container (or use one of ours) and we'll supply seeds and soil. Signups not required.

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Canterbury & Scotland Book Club

Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m.

Scotland Public Library


This month we are reading and discussing:


Table for Two

by

Amor Towles


Books are available at the library.

Building Club


Building Club is back!

We are meeting on Tuesday, February 25th for some new building projects.

Stop by from 4 -5 p.m. to see what we are working on.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!


Save the date:

Saturday, March 1 from 9-12


We're celebrating with stories, games, and more. Join us for the fun.

Quiet Corner Reads


Visit the QCReads website on February 3rd to get all the details about our featured author for 2025.


Tickets for the May Author Event will go on sale March 3rd at all participating libraries. You'll want to join us this year for another amazing best-selling author.



Electric Vehicle Charging Station


There is a charging station in the library parking lot for your electric vehicles. What you should know if you plan to use it:

  • Download the mobile app from the Android or Apple store at https://onelink.to/5kcvhw
  • First time users will select Charge as a Guest and will need to enter credit/debit card information before proceeding.
  • If you are a member you will need to select Account, Create Blink Code, and then enter the Blink Code when prompted.


There is an instruction sheet in the library that you may pick up during regular library hours or click here.

Connecticut Science Center Discount Coupon


Stop by the library to get your coupon for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people at the CT Science Center in Hartford, CT. Coupon is also good for 10% off a membership.

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Free E-Reader App

 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 on your device, select the Scotland Public Library, and enter your 13 digit library barcode from your library card and PIN from your Verso library account. Contact the library with any questions.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten


Help your child prepare for school by reading to them everyday. Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the library.

It's easy:

  • stop by the library to pick up your packet.
  • keep a journal of all the books you share with your child
  • bring in your reading log for a prize to mark each milestone.

Questions? Call 860-423-1492.


This program is made possible by a grant from the Leo J. & Rose Pageau Trust.

Portable Wireless Internet Access


The Library has 2 Microsoft Surface Go touchscreen tablets for use within the library. Ask at the circulation desk for this portable device.

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