Scotland Public Library

21 Brook Rd.

P.O. Box 286

Scotland, CT 06264

860-423-1492

scotlandpubliclibrary.org

November 2025

Updated Hours

The library is now open on Thursdays from

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please Note:

The library is CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day & Thursday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

Annual Library Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 22

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8-9 a.m. - Early Bird entry with a $5 fee

Great selections of gently used books. Baked goods will be available to purchase. Something for everyone at great prices.

While you're in the area, stop by the Scotland Volunteer Firehouse next door for the Annual Holiday Market featuring hand made gifts, goodies and more. And then visit the Canterbury Library for their Annual Friends of the Canterbury Library Book Sale.

Story Time

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Young friends and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, games, and more. Contact the library with any questions.

Please note: The last Story Time session for 2025 will be on Thursday, November 20. Story Time will resume in the new year. Stay tuned for the date.

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 7 and Wednesday, November 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Building Club

Tuesday, Nov.4th at 4 p.m.

Build, construct, create and have fun. We'll provide different building materials each month. Open to all ages.

Memoir Writing Workshop:

10 things I learned from writing a Memoir

Featuring

New York Time editorial writer

and local author

Maura Casey

Wednesday, November 5th

at 6 p.m.

Maura will share her tips on memoir writing and talk about her own book, Saving Ellen.

Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available to purchase.

Canterbury & Scotland Book Club

Tuesday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

Scotland Public Library

This month we are reading and discussing:

The Measure by Nikki Ehrlick

Copies of the book are available at both libraries.

Canterbury Public Library would like you to participate in this program. All are welcome.

Stop by the Canterbury Public Library from November 3rd - 23rd to join in the fun.

Craft Club

Tuesday, November 25 at

4 p.m.

We'll provide craft supplies and ideas to get you started. Open to all ages.

Seniors are invited to join us at the library for a Fall Prevention Presentation

with Day Kimball Health at Home.

Please contact the library to reserve your spot as space is limited.

Holiday Tag Making

Saturday

December 6th

at 10 a.m.

Join us to make festive holiday tags to adorn your gifts. All supplies and instructions will be provided but you must register as space is limited. Contact the library to reserve your seat.

Blood Pressure Monitor

The library has a Blood Pressure Monitor kit available for a 3 week loan. The kit is courtesy of the Eastern Highlands Health District. Do you know your numbers? Check out the kit and find out.

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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