The library is CLOSED on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.

Monthly Writers Workshop

Join us for the next session on Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30.

Susan Powers, the Poet Laureate for Scotland, welcomes poets, poetry lovers, and writers to a monthly Writers Workshop at the library to share their work and encourage one another. Please bring your original work to share.

Open to adults - registration not required.

Youth Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, November 12th

at 3 p.m.

Children ages 9 and up are welcome to join us for a Creative Writing Workshop with Scotland's Poet Laureate, Susan Powers. She will provide topics and instructions to get young writers started on their writing journey. Contact the library with any questions.

There will be 1 more session on Tuesday, December 10.

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, November 1 & Wednesday, November 20 from 5-7 p.m.

Scotland Public Library's

Annual Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Early Bird Entry 8-9 with a $5 fee

All other shoppers 9-1

There will be lots of great hard and softcover books, children's books, baked goods, and more.

Join us at the library and then be sure to visit Scotland's 3rd Annual Holiday Market next door at the Scotland Volunteer Fire Hall. The event runs from 9-1 and will showcase lots of great holiday gift ideas.

Holiday Tag Making Class

Saturday, December 7th

from 9:30-11:30

All supplies and instructions will be provided to create festive holiday gift tags to spruce up your packages. You must register as space is limited. Open to teens and adults.

Holiday Cookie Tasting Party

Wednesday, December 11th

from 6-7 p.m.

Bring in 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies and a copy of the recipe to share. There will be lots of tasty treats to try and a few to take home. Make plans to join us for this enjoyable annual event.

Building Club

Building Club will be on break until the New Year. Check back in 2025 to see what we have planned.

Silent Book Club

The Silent Book Club will be put on hold until after the holidays.

Watch for upcoming dates in the New Year.

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.

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