Library Events

Stories, songs, movement, activities, and occasional crafts for young children and their caregivers.

Relax, create, and experiment with collage, drawing, stamping, and more at our twice-monthly Art Journaling gathering. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary.

Come see Scotland Public Library at the Scotland Elementary School Wellness Fair and learn what's happening at your library.

Celebrate National Book Month by choosing a mystery read based only on a few clues—no judging a book by its cover!

Celebrate National Book Month with Book Bingo and challenge yourself to explore something new to read.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to imagine, create, and share their ideas about caring for our planet through a special Remix the Future creative station from The GIANT Room.

Calling all Scotland storytellers! Residents ages 6 and up are invited to submit an original short story set in Connecticut for the Spooky CT 2026 Writing Contest. Entries will be accepted September 14 through October 16.

Explore challenged books and learn about the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.

Explore challenged books and learn about the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.

Explore challenged books and learn about the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.

Stories, songs, movement, activities, and occasional crafts for young children and their caregivers.

Explore challenged books and learn about the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.

Explore challenged books and learn about the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.

Scotland Public Library will be closed Saturday, October 10 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Celebrate National Book Month by choosing a mystery read based only on a few clues—no judging a book by its cover!

Celebrate National Book Month with Book Bingo and challenge yourself to explore something new to read.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to imagine, create, and share their ideas about caring for our planet through a special Remix the Future creative station from The GIANT Room.

Calling all Scotland storytellers! Residents ages 6 and up are invited to submit an original short story set in Connecticut for the Spooky CT 2026 Writing Contest. Entries will be accepted September 14 through October 16.

Kids ages 6–12 can tackle a new hands-on building, design, or STEM challenge each month.

Stories, songs, movement, activities, and occasional crafts for young children and their caregivers.

Relax, create, and experiment with collage, drawing, stamping, and more at our twice-monthly Art Journaling gathering. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary.

Celebrate National Book Month by choosing a mystery read based only on a few clues—no judging a book by its cover!

Celebrate National Book Month with Book Bingo and challenge yourself to explore something new to read.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to imagine, create, and share their ideas about caring for our planet through a special Remix the Future creative station from The GIANT Room.

Join us for our monthly Canterbury & Scotland Book Club, a collaborative program between the Scotland Public Library and the Canterbury Public Library! Each session features a lively discussion in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

Stories, songs, movement, activities, and occasional crafts for young children and their caregivers.

Meet live animal ambassadors from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and discover the amazing adaptations that help nocturnal predators thrive after dark.

Celebrate National Book Month by choosing a mystery read based only on a few clues—no judging a book by its cover!

Celebrate National Book Month with Book Bingo and challenge yourself to explore something new to read.

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to imagine, create, and share their ideas about caring for our planet through a special Remix the Future creative station from The GIANT Room.

A new hands-on art and craft project each month for kids ages 6–12. All supplies are provided. 

Stories, songs, movement, activities, and occasional crafts for young children and their caregivers.

Teens ages 13–18 can write, draw, collage, and create their own mini self-published zines. No experience necessary.

Celebrate Halloween at the library with crafts, snacks, a mystery guessing game, and treats. Costumes encouraged!