Book Sales

In 2026, the Friends of the Litchfield Library will hold book sales on these Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

  • March 21
  • July 11
  • November 21

Come to the inside AND outside of the Litchfield Public Library on Saturday, July 11, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Cash only. Proceeds benefit the Litchfield Library.

For the July sale, the Friends have the largest number of books they’ve ever had AND the largest single book they’ve ever had!(Atlas of human anatomy & surgery, complete colored plates from 1831-1854, 714 pages, weighs almost 15 pounds!)

The sale has an especially large selection of books about Minnesota, sports, science, history and biography, plus many Sherlock Holmes books.

A taste of July’s special books:
Saint John’s Bible, illuminated by Donald Jackson.
Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe.
Big Book of Kombucha by Crum & LaGory.
PhotoArk, one man’s quest to document the world’s animals.
Rarely Seen, photographs of the extraordinary by Hitchcock.
Fatal Shore, history of transportation of convicts to Australia, 1787-1868.

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!

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.