Scotland Public Library

21 Brook Rd.

P.O. Box 286

Scotland, CT 06264

860-423-1492

scotlandpubliclibrary.org

March 2025

Newsletter

Quiet Corner Reads

featured author for 2025

Martha Hall Kelly



We'll be discussing one of her books at our April 15th Book Club.


Tickets for the May 6th Author Event will go on sale March 3rd at all participating libraries. Stop by the library for all the details or visit the Quiet Corner Reads website.


You'll want to join us this year for another amazing best-selling author.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!


Saturday, March 1 from 9-12


Join us for some birthday fun! We'll play Book Cover Bingo at 10 a.m. and celebrate with stories, crafts, and refreshments.

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, March 7 & Wednesday, March 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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Garden Planning Chat


Friday, March 14 at 5 p.m.


Are you anxious to get your garden started? Join us to discuss plans for the spring and summer gardening seasons.



Canterbury & Scotland Book Club

Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.

Scotland Public Library


This month we are reading and discussing:


Finding Everett Ruess

by David Roberts


Books are available at the library.

Math Kangaroo Contest


The library is hosting this math competition on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9:30-noon. You must be registered to participate.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a new date and time from the original schedule below.

Building Club



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

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

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.

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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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