Bring the kids to celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Litchfield Library’s storytime on Friday, July 3! The Litchfield Watercade royalty will be our special guests. This program will be held on the lawn next to the library at 10:15. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. If needed due to the weather, the program will be held in the library. Small cupcakes will be served.
Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Libraries will be open normal hours on Friday.
LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job description: Provides clerical functions by performing various circulation responsibilities and tasks. Provides circulation services to library patrons. Fills interlibrary loan requests. May provide reference and research services to patrons and assistance with utilizing library materials and services.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities needed: Knowledge of library operations and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and other technology used in the library. Ability to work effectively with the general public. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers. Good communication skills. Attention to detail and able to follow written and oral instructions. Preferred: Knowledge of library operations and procedures, ability to work independently, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum qualifications: Requires some high school and an understanding of library organization and services; minimum age 16 due to shift length. For Library Assistant II level: High school diploma or equivalency, plus six months of directly-related experience, or a combination of education, experience, and training necessary to perform the essential requirements of the work.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk, stoop, crouch, reach, lift, feel, grasp, talk, hear and see. Some light lifting and carrying may be required up to 25 pounds.
Hours: Mondays 4-8 p.m. and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Additional subbing as needed.
Starting pay: $12.35 per hour for Library Assistant I or $13.74 per hour for Library Assistant II
Official Pioneerland application must be turned in to be considered. These can be picked up at the library or found at https://www.pioneerland.lib.mn.us/files/2024/08/Job-Application-08_2024.pdf
Submit applications by July 6, 2026 to:
Beth Cronk
Litchfield Public Library
P.O. Box 220
Litchfield MN 55355
Questions: (320) 221-8253 or elizabeth.cronk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Join Miss Jennifer and guests for a Spanish-English bilingual storytime once a month this summer! This Litchfield Library program will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.: June 4, July 2, and August 6. Look for her near the splash pad at Legion Memorial Park.
Storytime will include stories, a craft, and a snack. All ages are welcome. Free to attend. No need to sign up.
¡Acompañen a la Srta. Jennifer y a sus invitados en una hora bilingüe del cuento (español-inglés) una vez al mes durante este verano! Este programa de la Biblioteca Pública de Litchfield se llevará a cabo el primer jueves de cada mes a las 3:00 p. m.: el 4 de junio, el 2 de julio y el 6 de agosto. Búsquenla cerca del área de juegos acuáticos en el parque Legion Memorial.
La hora del cuentos incluirá cuentos, manualidades, y una pasabocas. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. ¡Gratis! No es necesario inscribirse.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Join with others in your community to watch a portion of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution! PBS has given Litchfield Library permission to show a half hour segment titled Spirit of Service, about the spirit of service in American culture. This will be shown in the meeting room on Thursday, July 9, at 2:00 p.m. A short discussion will follow for anyone who wishes to stay.
Free to attend. No need to sign up. Open to all ages.
The Science Museum is coming to Litchfield Library! On Thursday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., the Science Museum of Minnesota will present a program about dinosaurs. This program will be held on the lawn next to the library. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. In case of bad weather, the program will be held at the Litchfield Opera House, a block south of the library.
Free to attend. No need to sign up. For kids of all ages.
Children will learn how to think like a scientist with an instructor from the Science Museum of Minnesota. Find out what fossils teach us about dinosaurs. Learn how scientists compare the physical features left behind by dinosaurs in fossils to animals we know today. Uncover fossils from the past, and assemble a life-size dinosaur skeleton puzzle!
