Players of all ages are invited to our monthly board game night! On the third Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm we gather in the library’s meeting room and play a variety of board games. The library provides the board games, but you are welcome to bring a favorite from home to share as well. It’s always a good time, with plenty of laughter and friendly competition. Children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult or teen caregiver. 
As part of Workplace Rights Week 2025 (September 21-27), the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is offering a Labor Standards Mobile Clinics at the Litchfield Public Library. This will be held in the library’s meeting room on Tuesday, September 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. These programs offer opportunities for community members, workers, and employers to directly ask questions, share concerns, and discuss state labor laws and workplace protections and responsibilities.
During the clinic, staff from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry will be available to:
No need to sign up. Free to attend.
On Saturday, September 20th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM libraries across Minnesota will host The Great North Star Read Together, a statewide celebration of the heart of every community: our libraries. Users of all types of libraries are asked to drop in and read to show that Minnesotans are library supporters!
This all-ages event invites Minnesotans to show up, settle in, and support their local libraries by doing something simple and powerful—reading. Whether it’s five minutes or the full two hours, readers are encouraged to bring a book, grab a chair, and help shine a spotlight on the vital roles libraries play in our lives.
Why? Because libraries are more than buildings and bestsellers. They’re gathering spots, learning hubs for everyone, safe spaces, and cornerstones for informed, thriving communities. This statewide ‘read-in is a joyful way to show that we see—and need—our libraries.
Where? Litchfield Public Library’s south lawn. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Backup location in case of bad weather: library meeting room and lobby.
Encourage your community to show up and read and celebrate our libraries!
There will even be a little friendly competition: the library with the highest attendee-to-resident ratio will get a shout out at the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Conference in October.
Let’s remind Minnesota what libraries make possible. Let’s fill the state with readers on September 20. Find events statewide: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/greatnorthstarreadtogether/home
Knitters and crocheters of all ages are welcome to attend Knitting Club at the Litchfield Library! The program is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. No registration is necessary and there’s no need to attend every month. This drop-in program is a way to work on your own project alongside other fiber artists. Kristin from the library staff is an expert knitter and can give some advice and guidance, but no formal instruction will be given.
Dates are as follows:
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Crafter Guild continues through December at the Litchfield Library! Bring your craft project to the meeting room on the 2nd Wednesday of each month between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. and work alongside other creative folks. Don’t have a work in progress? The library provides adult coloring sheets, colored pencils, and origami paper.
No messy projects that could stain or scratch the tables or chairs, please. The library has vinyl tablecloths and cutting mats available if needed.
For adults and teens age 16 and up. Teens age 13-15 can attend with an adult.
No need to sign up. Free to attend.
Dates are September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10.
Thank you to the organizations and businesses that donated toward Litchfield Library’s summer reading program this year! The Friends of the Library donated funds to help run the program and buy small prizes. The businesses donated prizes that children and teens chose when they turned in completed reading sheets. Thank you for supporting kids and reading in our community!
Homeschool Connection is a new art-based program offered by the Litchfield Library. A short presentation on an artist will be given, and then an art project that ties in with the artist will be offered for participants. This is not designed to be a technical art class, but rather an exploration of different methods. Its up to the “artist” to make of it what they will, bringing their own talents and desire to create. This allows for those of all abilities, and a range of ages, to participate. The projects are designed for those ages 5 and up, but younger siblings are welcome to participate. Parents or caregivers are expected to be present, participating, and helping when necessary.
The library will provide supplies and space. There is no need to sign up. It is free to attend. Participants should come dressed in paint-friendly clothes. If the weather permits, we may gather on the south lawn of the library; otherwise we will gather in the library’s meeting room.
This program is focused on providing a way for homeschoolers to gather, meet, and create connection.
Calling all LEGO lovers! LEGO Night is a fun opportunity for creative kids who love LEGOs to build to their hearts content, or until the clock strikes 7:30 pm. On the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm, kids 14 and under are invited to gather in the meeting room along with their families and friends. This is an informal program in which the library provides the LEGOs and space to gather and build. Participants decide what and how to build. Creations are given a title, and they’re often displayed in the library’s display case. As always, children 8 and under need to be accompanied by an adult/teen caregiver.
Our fall storytime season is starting soon. We have storytimes designed for babies/toddlers on Wednesday mornings from 10:15-10:45 am. These storytimes include lots of action rhymes, songs, and a couple of stories for babies and toddlers to enjoy with their caregiver. Baby/toddler storytimes are a wonderful opportunity for parents/caregivers to connect with their child(ren), and to connect with other families. Though these are designed for the youngest learners, older siblings are always welcome.
Storytimes for kids are held on Friday mornings, from 10:15-11:15 am. These storytimes are geared for children of all ages and include songs, rhymes, books, and a craft. Parents are encouraged to participate as it is beneficial for both the child(ren) and themselves. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or teen caregiver.
*On September 26th residents of Meeker Manor will be joining us for an intergenerational storytime. *Savannah Stephenson, Minnesota DNR naturalist will be presenting a special storytime on November 21st.
* There will be no storytime on October 17th or Nov 28th
An adventure for teens, led by a teen, awaits teens ages 11 to 18. Teen Dungeons and Dragons meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the library meeting room from 4:00-6:00 pm. If you are interested in playing, you can bring your character sheet, or create one when you come. The library provides dice, but you are welcome to bring your own dice and miniature if desired. Supervised by library staff.
