Bilingual Storytime/La Hora de Cuentos Bilingues

Join us for a special evening storytime that will be in English and Spanish! Whether your family speaks English, Spanish, or both, bring the kids to storytime on Thursday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s area of the library. Miss Jennifer will have a special guest who speaks both languages. No need to sign up for this free program that will have stories and fun activities.

¡Únase a nosotros para una hora de cuentos especial por la noche, en inglés y español! Ya sea que su familia hable inglés, español o ambos idiomas, traiga a los niños a la hora de cuentos el jueves 8 de enero a las 6:30 p. m. en el área infantil de la biblioteca. La señorita Jennifer tendrá una invitada especial que habla ambos idiomas. No es necesario inscribirse para este programa gratuito que incluirá cuentos y actividades divertidas.

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club meets at the Litchfield Public Library at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To get involved, attend a meeting, or talk to Barb about getting on the list for the book.

Board Game Night

Come to the library to play board games on the 3rd Tuesday of each month! People of all ages are welcome to play the library’s games in the meeting room from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – or bring their own. Free to attend. No need to sign up.

Dates:
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 1

Homeschool Connections

Homeschool Connections continues at the library through April! This program is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Connect with other homeschooling families and learn about famous artists while completing an art project.

Sign up by calling the library at 320-693-2483 and letting staff know how many people will be coming with your group, so that we don’t exceed the capacity of the meeting room.

Dates are:
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8

LEGO Night

Kids 14 and under, as well as their families, are invited to get creative with LEGOs at the library! We provide the space and the LEGOs. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult/teen caregiver. Teens are welcome to attend with younger siblings.

This program is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. No need to sign up.

Dates:
January 13
February 9
March 10
April 14
May 12

Knitting Club

Bring your knitting or crochet project to the Litchfield Library on the 3rd Thursday of the month to gather with other creative people! This program will be held in the library’s meeting room from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Need some knitting advice? Staff member Kristin leads the program, and she’s an expert knitter.
For all ages. No need to sign up.
Dates:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21

Library Board Members Needed

Would you like to volunteer your time to help your local library? Two people are needed to fill open spots on the Litchfield Library Board. This is an advisory board to the city of Litchfield regarding the library building, grounds, and furnishings. Library board members also serve on the board of the Litchfield Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives and manages donated funds. Must reside in Meeker County; Litchfield city resident preferred as the majority of members must be city residents. Meetings held quarterly on the 4th Tuesdays of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. The board typically holds another meeting in the spring to survey the condition of the building.

To apply to be on the board, visit city hall.

Teen Program: Glue Gun Animals

Teens, join Margaret to make animal miniatures! In this activity designed by a teen participant, you’ll use glue guns, cardboard, cardstock, and paint to create animals of your own design. This program will be held in the library’s meeting room on Saturday, January 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Free to attend. All supplies provided. No need to sign up. Snacks provided.