Meeker County Dairy Princesses @ Storytime

Storytime will be held inside on Friday, July 17th 10:15-11:15 am. This is due to the air quality alert.

All ages are welcome to join as the Meeker County Dairy Princesses share stories and a cool treat here at the library. You will find us in the children’s department of the library.

Those 8 and under must have an adult/teen caregiver along.

Watercade Parade 2026

The Litchfield Library Board and library staff, plus family and friends, had a great time giving free books to children at the 2026 Watercade parade! Thank you to the Litchfield Library Foundation, the Friends of the Litchfield Library, the Wintercade committee, and Thrivent for their funding that made this possible.

They also handed out this year’s new bookmark! Copies will be available at the library once we’re able to reorder, since they were all handed out at the parade.

 

Summer Diamond Painting for Teens

Diamond Painting for teens is happening at the library on Thursday, August 6th, at 10:30 am. If you are between the ages of 11 and 18 you can sign up now for this free program!
Please call the library or stop in to sign up: 320-693-2483. All supplies provided.

Summer Puzzle Exchange

Back by popular demand: the puzzle exchange! A boredom buster for late summer.
Beginning at noon on Friday, July 31, the library’s meeting room will be open for people to drop off used puzzles and take ones they want. The event will run during library hours until 8 p.m. on Monday, August 3.
Need to drop yours off early? You can do that. Please do not put them in the book drop.
Do you need to bring a puzzle in order to take a puzzle? No! Some people will donate puzzles without taking any, and that some will donate more than they take, and vice versa.
Selection will depend on the puzzles that are donated. No money will be involved – puzzles may be donated and taken, but not sold. Please bring puzzles with all of the pieces. The library can’t guarantee that the puzzles you take will have all of the pieces. For all ages.

Voter 101

Join us at the Litchfield Public Library for Voter 101!

Want to better understand how voting works in Minnesota? Whether you’re a first-time voter, a longtime voter with questions, or just looking for reliable information to share with friends and family, this session is for you.

Hosted by the Litchfield Public Library and presented by the Voter Outreach Director from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, Voter 101 is a free, one-hour informational session designed to help community members feel confident and informed about the voting process.

We’ll cover topics like:

  • how to register to vote
  • the different ways to vote in Minnesota
  • what to expect when voting
  • common election questions and misconceptions.

There will also be time for questions at the end.

We’d love to have you join us for this opportunity to learn more about elections and voting in Minnesota.

State Park Naturalist Storytime: Trees

Bring the kids to learn about trees in Minnesota on July 24! A Minnesota State Park Naturalist will present a special storytime that Friday at 10:15. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the program will be held in the children’s area of the library.

For kids of all ages. Free. No need to sign up.

From Seed to Snack Master Gardener Program

The library will be offering a “From Seed to Snack” program for youth of all ages on Thursday, July 23rd, at 6 PM. This program will be led by a Master Gardener. Join us to learn all about veggies, fruits, and seeds.

Youth ages 7 and under should be accompanied by an adult/teen caregiver. Weather permitting, this program will be held on the south lawn of the library. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Jimmy’s Pizza Day

THIS EVENT IS FILLED. You can still call and be added to the waiting list.
Youth ages 3-18 are welcome to join the library at Jimmy’s Pizza as we learn about the ingredients and make our own pizzas on Thursday, July 23rd at 1:00 pm. Space is limited so call or stop into the library to sign up: 320-693-2483. Kids age 8 or under will need to have an adult caregiver along. Free!

July Adult Arts & Crafts: Mosaics

UPDATE: Both sessions are full. You may contact the library to be added to the waiting list.

The July Adult Arts & Crafts program will be offered twice in July! Call the library at 320-693-2483 or stop in to sign up for either Thursday, July 23, or Thursday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided to make a small tile mosaic. Free! Adults only.

You may call or stop in to sign up yourself and up to one other person. If you are not registering for the class yourself, you cannot register other people. No bulk sign-ups: just yourself and, if you wish, one guest who will attend with you.

No sign-ups via social media (Messenger) or email.

If you are unable to attend after signing up, please contact the library so that someone from the waiting list can attend.