There’s a 5th Saturday in August, so join Margaret for a second Teen Program this month: a teen-led session on making dragon finger puppets! This program will be held on Saturday, August 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. If the weather allows, it will be held outdoors near the garage on the south side of the library. For ages 11-18. Free to attend. No need to sign up. Snacks will be served.
Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. The libraries will be open regular hours on Saturday.
Litchfield Library’s seed library is back for late summer planting! Stop at the front desk and look through the yellow bin for things that are appropriate to plant this time of year.
What:Homeschool Connection is designed to bring homeschoolers in the community together to make connections.
When: The seconds Tuesdays of each month, 2-2:45 pm
Sept 10
Oct 8
Nov 12
Dec 10
Where: The library meeting room
What to expect: There will be a short presentation about a famous artitst, and the techniques they use.
We will complete an art project that ties into the artist.
The projects will be versatile, so that a range of ages can participate.
Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with thier children, and assisiting if necessary.
A sampling of the mica and resin-covered wooden platters created in the July Adult Arts & Crafts program:
Litchfield Public Library has a job opening for Thursday evenings plus 2 Saturdays a month. Depending on education level of the person hired, the position will be a Library Assistant I or II. Library Assistant I level is open to current high school students who have at minimum finished 9th grade, or to adults without a high school diploma or equivalent. Library Assistant II level is open to people with a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience.
JOB OPENING: LIBRARY ASSISTANT I or II
LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job description: Provides clerical functions by performing various circulation responsibilities and tasks. Provides circulation services to library patrons. Fills interlibrary loan requests. May provide reference and research services to patrons and assistance with utilizing library materials and services.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities needed: Knowledge or ability to learn alphabetical and numerical classification systems. Skill in the use of computers and other technology used in the library. Ability to work effectively with the general public. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers. Good communication skills. Attention to detail and able to follow written and oral instructions. Preferred: Knowledge of library operations and procedures, ability to work independently, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum qualifications: Requires some high school and an understanding of library organization and services. For Library Assistant II level: High school diploma or equivalency, plus six months of directly-related experience, or a combination of education, experience, and training necessary to perform the essential requirements of the work.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk, stoop, crouch, reach, lift, feel, grasp, talk, hear and see. Some light lifting and carrying may be required up to 25 pounds.
Hours: Thursdays 4-8 p.m., the 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the 4th Saturday of the month 9:45 or 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Additional subbing as needed.
Starting pay: $11.99 per hour for Library Assistant I or $13.34 per hour for Library Assistant II
Official Pioneerland application must be turned in to be considered. These can be picked up at the library or found at https://www.pioneerland.lib.mn.us/files/2022/05/Job-Application-05_2022.pdf
Submit applications by August 9, 2025 to:
Beth Cronk
Litchfield Public Library
P.O. Box 220
Litchfield MN 55355
or elizabeth.cronk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Questions: (320) 221-8253
The Litchfield Library Foundation board and library staff, plus friends and family, walked in the 2025 Litchfield Watercade parade! They handed out the newly designed bookmarks with the winning artwork by Brooke Johnson from the foundation’s contest, plus free books for kids.
The books were funded by the Friends of the Litchfield Library, with help from the Litchfield Library Foundation and a Thrivent grant. Over 1600 kids received books! Thank you to the Friends, the Foundation, and Thrivent for this service to the community.
Photos of the finished products from the June Adult Arts & Crafts class:
Congratulations to the winners of the Litchfield Library Foundation’s second annual bookmark contest!
There were 195 entries from local 5th through 12th graders. The foundation board voted to narrow to the semifinalists and finalists, then the public voted on the 10 finalists to choose the 3 winners. The top 3 win cash prizes, and the 1st place design will go on this year’s library bookmark, which will be handed out at the Watercade parade and the library.
The winners’, finalists’, and semifinalists’ bookmarks are on display in the cabinet next to the front desk of the library. Stop by to take a look!
