Minnesota author Frank F. Weber will speak at the Litchfield Library on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. Frank is a forensic psychologist and true crime-inspired novelist. He will walk attendees through profiling a case, and he’ll give a live demonstration of a lie detector test. You can volunteer!

Frank will be available before and after the event to sell and sign books.

This program will take the place of October’s Mystery Book Club meeting and will be hosted by the group.

Calling all crafters! Litchfield Library is having a craft supply swap beginning at noon on Friday, October 23, and continuing through Saturday, October 24, and Monday, October 26, during library hours in the library’s meeting room. This will be similar to our puzzle exchanges. Stop by any time during the event.

Do you have extra craft supplies cluttering your home? You can bring unused or gently used supplies, in good condition, for someone else to enjoy.

Want to try a new craft or get some free craft supplies before winter? Stop by and see if anything looks interesting and take what you will use. Bringing supplies is not required to take supplies.

Free and open to all ages!

All varieties of art and craft supplies and equipment that are in good condition will be accepted.

Not accepted: aerosols, hazardous materials, opened cans of paint, completed or partially completed projects, or worn out supplies. Library staff reserve the right to refuse any items.

Any remaining supplies will be locally donated or used for future library programming.

Swap events are a great opportunity to rehome items and reduce waste in our community. No items may be sold; everything must be given and taken freely.

You may bring your donations to the front desk beginning Tuesday, October 20 or anytime during the event.

* Reminder: There will be NO STORYTIME on Friday, October 16th.*

The library will be offering other activities for MEA break. Youth of all ages are invited to stop in and design their own bookmark in the children’s area of the library.

We will also have some popsicle puzzle mats for kids and to enjoy.

As always kids and families are welcome to use the books, toys, puzzles, and computers at the library.

UPDATE: Both sessions are filled. You can contact the library to be added to the waiting list.

Sign up for October’s Adult Arts & Crafts program and paint a wooden pumpkin! This month, two sessions will be offered: Thursdays, October 22 or 29, at 6:30 p.m. Call the library at 320-693-2483 or stop at the front desk to register. Space is limited.

Free! All supplies will be provided to paint and stencil a wooden pumpkin in your choice of color and design. Adults only.

Libby, our e-book service, is now requiring users to enter a PIN. This will be required for signing into Libby, and you will occasionally be prompted to verify your account. It is the same PIN you use for Pioneerland’s online catalog.

If you’re a Libby user but don’t sign into your library card account on the Pioneerland catalog, library staff will be happy to help you set one up.

Take a look at how the September project turned out for the Adult Arts & Crafts participants!

Knitters of all ages are welcome to bring their work in progress to Knitting Club on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Crocheters welcome, too!

Enjoy social time with other fiber artists. Need advice? Kristin is a state fair blue ribbon knitter and can share her knowledge.

Dates:
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17

Litchfield Library will offer two informal Homeschool Gathering programs this fall: Wednesdays, September 16 and November 18, 1-3 p.m. These will be casual opportunities for families to meet each other and for the kids to do fun activity stations. No formal instruction will be offered.

Free! No need to sign up. Open to families with homeschool students of any age.

September’s program will be held on the lawn next to the library.