Scotland Public Library

21 Brook Rd.

P.O. Box 286

Scotland, CT 06264

860-423-1492

scotlandpubliclibrary.org

July 2025

Updated Hours

The library is now open on Thursdays from

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please Note:

The library is CLOSED on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th

Happy Birthday to us!

This year, we celebrate 20 years in this lovely building, generously funded by Andy and Anna Mae D'Elia.

Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with us on June 7th. And thank you to all the participants in our 20th birthday Adopt-a-book program.

~Level Up at Your Library~

Summer Reading Program

We've got lots planned for all ages - you don't want to miss out.

Games, crafts, music, and Last Green Valley nature programs. Teens & adults - we'll bedazzle a favorite book, art journaling, taste tests, and more.

Signups are underway. Stop by the library and pick up your starter pack which includes your reading log, and the calendar of events! Or click HERE to see the calendar.

Summer Reading Programs featuring special guests:

Music program for ages 5 and under with Terry Surprenant: Thursday, July 10 at 10 a.m.
Last Green Valley nature programs for ages 6+: Thursdays, July 17, July 31, and August 7 at 10 a.m.
D.E.E.P. nature program for ages 6+: Wednesday, July 23 at 4 p.m.
Author event for adults - book talk and memoir writing with Maura Casey: Wednesday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Canterbury & Scotland Book Club

Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m.

Canterbury Public Library

This month we are reading and discussing:

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

Copies of the book are available at both libraries.

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 Wednesday, July 16 from 5-7 p.m. No session on the 1st Friday of the month.

Thanks for Voting for your favorite Nutmeg Books for 2025

And here are the winners of the 2025 Nutmeg Book Award:

Elementary (grades 2-3):

Yoshi's Big Swim: one turtle's epic journey home by Mary Wagley Copp

Intermediate (grades 4-6):

Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Middle School (grades 7-8):

Starfish by Lisa Fipps

High School (grades 9-12):

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

The books for 2026 are now on display.

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.

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.

We are excited to announce that some of our participants have completed this challenge. Congratulations to our youngest readers. Keep up the great work!

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

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