Scotland Public Library

21 Brook Rd.

P.O. Box 286

Scotland, CT 06264

860-423-1492

scotlandpubliclibrary.org

Scotland Public Library Newsletter


October 2021

The library is CLOSED on Saturday, Oct.9 for the long weekend.

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Scotland/

Canterbury

Book Club

Join us on Tuesday, October 19 at 7 p.m. for a book discussion at Canterbury Public Library. We are reading and discussing, Nora Webster by Colm Toibin. Stop by the library to get your copy of the book! If you'd prefer to participate virtually, contact the library for the Zoom link.

Halloween Craft


Stop by the library the week of October 26 to pick up a Grab-n-go Halloween Craft.

***And visit the library in your Halloween costume on Saturday, Oct. 30 for a special treat!***

Story Time

Story Time is virtual every Thursday on Google Classroom. Stop by or call the library and we'll email you what you need to get started.

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DVD SWAP


DVD Swap with other libraries is back in full swing. New DVDs were made available on August 25. Every other month we will get a new set of DVDs. You may borrow up to 3 per household and all DVDs circulate for 2 days. Stop by to check out the selection.

1,000 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.

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Charging Station


Free phone charging available at the library. Low on battery? Don't worry - we have a station to keep your devices powered!

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.


Kill-A-Watt: Take Control of Your Energy Use!

Eversource has provided a handy kit that you can borrow and take home to check the efficiency of your appliances. Stop by to get the information you need to save money and energy. 

Free E-Reader App

PLEASE NOTE: Effective 9/3/2021, the SimplyE app is NO LONGER available as we transition to a new platform - PALACE.  Sorry for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for all the details!

*Please note that we will be collecting fines for overdue items effective October 2021. Thank you for your cooperation.



.05/day - books, audiobooks, music cds, magazines

1.00/day - dvds

*Just a reminder that we are not taking book donations at this time.

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