Passports to CT Libraries

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

If you've visited at least 5 libraries, it's time to turn in your "passport" and enter the state-wide drawing for a $200 gift card. Good luck!

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. Our May sessions are on Friday, May 3 & Wednesday, May 15 from 5-7 p.m. Join us for 1 or both!

Mother's Day & Spring Card Craft for teens & adults

We will be making pop-up Mother's Day and spring time cards on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. All supplies and instructions will be provided but you must REGISTER as space is limited.

Drop-in Craft for kids

Join us the week of May 7 to make a Mother's Day card with a variety of craft supplies. Stop by and get creative.

Story Time

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Join Miss Jenn for stories, games, crafts, and more. This program is open to our young patrons and their caregivers.

Navigating Technology with Young Children

A conversation with families.

Make plans to join us on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 p.m. for an informative session.  Explore the current effects of technology on our families. Consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of its impact on young children. Learn some strategies for supporting healthy early development in the age of tech. Will focus on children birth to age 5; anyone with an interest in this topic is welcome! Signups encouraged for planning purposes. Contact the library with any questions.

Silent Book Club

Make plans to join us on Friday, May 24 from 5:30-7. We'll have a brief discussion about what we are reading and then settle in for some quiet time to read on our own.

Building Club

Tuesday, May 28 at 4 p.m.

We are meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month. We'll provide some exciting building materials and you provide the creativity. All ages are welcome to join us.

No signups required.

Poet Laureate Reception & Open Mic

Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Scotland's Poet Laureate, Susan Powers. She will share some of her poems and open the floor for others to recite their own original work. Light refreshments will be available. Contact the library with any questions.

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.