LEGO Night

LEGO Night is an evening where youth can free build using LEGOs provided by the library. It’s a great time to be creative while hanging out with friends (or making new ones) and family. This program is meant for youth under 14 years of age, however older siblings and family members are always welcome.

It is held the on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Those under 8 years old need to have an adult or teen caregiver along.

Come get creative with us!


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 Teen Program: Sungazing & Paper Marbling

Because of the Watercade book sale, the July Teen Program will be held on Saturday, July 18.

Join Margaret on the lawn next to the library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. You’ll look at the sun through a telescope with a special filter that allows for safe viewing. Then you’ll use the surface of the sun as inspiration for making marbled paper.

Open to ages 11-18. Free! No need to sign up. Snacks will be served. Come prepared to be outdoors.

Dairy Princess Storytime

The Meeker County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors will be special guests at storytime on Friday, July 17, at 10:15 a.m. This program will be held on the lawn on the south side of the library, so bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in the children’s area of the library. Join us for stories, activities, and dairy snacks!

Free to attend. No need to sign up. Open to children of all ages.

Button Maker Fun

The button maker is coming back to the Litchfield Library for one day only: Thursday, July 16. You’ll be able to make a few pins at the children’s librarian’s desk during library hours. Free!