The public libraries in Meeker County are working to help the community this month with a Food for Fines program. Bring in nonperishable food or hygiene items for the Meeker Area Food Shelf, and get $1 in late fees waived from your library card per item donated, for a maximum of $5 waived in the month per card. The program runs from Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, November 26, the day before Thanksgiving.

Only late fees can be waived as part of this program. Replacement charges for lost or damaged items cannot be waived.

If you have old late fees on kids’ materials with a call number that begins with E, J, YA, or B, talk to a staff member. Because late fees are no longer charged for kids’ materials, library staff can waive those for you without a food shelf donation.

No late fees? Bring your food shelf donations to the library anyway! It’s a great way to help local people in need. Look for the collection bin by the front desk.

The Meeker Area Food Shelf’s greatest needs are these, but they are happy to accept any food:

Projects made by the participants in September’s Adult Arts & Crafts class:

Photos from Litchfield’s Great North Star Read Together event:

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!

Pre-registration is now required to attend Homeschool connection, a new art-based program offered by the Litchfield Library.  Call the library at 320-693-2483 to sign up. If the weather is nice and the program can be held outdoors, the people on the waiting list will be notified that they can attend.

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. Space is limited, so sign-up is required. 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.