Storytime on Friday, July 11, will have a special guest: a naturalist from Minnesota State Parks! At 10 a.m., she’ll share a story and a fun program for kids about bats in Minnesota.

If the weather cooperates, this program will be held on the lawn on the south side of the library; bring chairs or blankets to sit on. In case of poor weather or wet ground, the program will be held in the storytime area of the library.

Free to attend. No need to sign up.

Teens (ages 11 and up) are invited to create a diamond dot dragon key chain! This class is free, and will be held in the library’s meeting room on Thursday, July 17th at 10:30 am. Class size is limited so sign up at the library or by calling (320)693-2483.

Congratulations to the winners of the Litchfield Library Foundation’s second annual bookmark contest!

There were 195 entries from local 5th through 12th graders. The foundation board voted to narrow to the semifinalists and finalists, then the public voted on the 10 finalists to choose the 3 winners. The top 3 win cash prizes, and the 1st place design will go on this year’s library bookmark, which will be handed out at the Watercade parade and the library.

The winners’, finalists’, and semifinalists’ bookmarks are on display in the cabinet next to the front desk of the library. Stop by to take a look!

Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. The libraries will be open regular hours on Saturday.

These beautiful candles were created by participants in the May Adult Arts & Crafts program.

Level Up at Your Library, this year’s summer reading program, has started at Litchfield Library! Kids can pick out a free book to keep when they sign up, thanks to help from the Friends of the Litchfield Library. When kids complete reading sheets, they get library loot that they can use to “buy” prizes!

Litchfield Library’s Crafter Dark program has a new name: Crafter Guild! Drop in once a month with your own project and enjoy social crafting time with fellow crafters. The program will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

For adults and teens age 16 and up; ages 13 to 15 can attend with a parent or other adult. No need to sign up. No formal instruction will be provided.

Join other fiber crafters this summer at Litchfield Library’s Knitting Club! Held one Thursday per month, 1:30-2:30 p.m., in the library’s meeting room. No formal instruction will be provided, but an expert knitter from the library staff will be available for questions and ideas. Open to all ages. No need to sign up.

Dates are:

• June 26
• July 17
• August 21