The library is CLOSED on Saturday, August 31 for the Labor Day weekend.

Monthly Writers Workshop

Tuesday, September 3

5:30-6:30 p.m.

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, September 10

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.

If there is enough interest, Susan Powers would like to continue the class on Tuesday, October 8 and Tuesday, November 12.

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's sessions are Friday, September 6 & Wednesday September 18 from 5-7 p.m.

Cookbook Swap

Saturday, September 14

10-noon

Do you have perfectly good cookbooks that you never use taking up space? Why not swap them out for something new and inspirational?

Bring gently used cookbooks to the library and select cookbooks that will be new to you!

Light refreshments will be served.

Building Club

Tuesday, September 24 at 4 p.m.

We are meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Join us to see what building materials we will be working with this month! All ages are welcome to join us.

No signups required.

Silent Book Club

Make plans to join us on Friday, September 27 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.

Save the Date:

Library's Annual

Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Early Bird Entry 8-9 with a $5 fee

All other shoppers 9-1

The library is collecting gently used books in good condition for the sale. Please:

• No encyclopedia sets.
• No Readers Digest condensed books.
• No VHS movies.
• Do not leave donations outside or put in the book drop.
• Bring donations inside during library hours.

Thank you.

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.