Teens, you can design a mug of your own using the library’s Cricut machine at the second Teen Program in November! This free program will be held on Thanksgiving weekend: Saturday, November 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m. You’ll start with a blank white mug and create a design you’ll transfer to it. It will be yours to keep or gift! One per person.
For ages 11-18. Free. No need to sign up.
The Litchfield Library will host a special program about Minnesota’s veterans memorials on Saturday, November 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the library’s meeting room.
Minnesota is home to a remarkable array of veteran memorials, each with its own story and significance. From street names to granite monuments, from powerful statues to unique tributes, these memorials honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women in meaningful ways. Join historian, photographer, and military history program organizer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state, showcasing some of the most inspiring memorials he has encountered in his travels. Discover hidden gems and well-known landmarks that pay tribute to veterans from war and peace time across the ages.
Free to attend. No need to sign up. Open to all ages.
The final book sale of the year is coming up at Litchfield Library! On Saturday, November 15, the Friends of the Litchfield Public Library will be holding their November book sale from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Inexpensive used books, DVDs, and CDs will be available.
On Monday, November 17, we’ll be trying something new. Books will be set up in the meeting room and the lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., available for you to pay what you can! You can give a free will donation, or you can take books for free. Not everything left from the sale will be available this day, but more may be added. It’s time to make some space after some huge book donations.
Proceeds from both days benefit the library.
Highlights of November 15th special books:
CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS!
A large collection of sports bios ($1 each) mainly baseball, football and basketball. Some other sports.
Large collection of first person accounts by men who served in America’s wars (50 cents each)
Complete 6 volume set of Second World War by Winston S. Churchill
Complete seasons of 4 TV series on DVD.
Currier and Ives’ America, 80 prints in full color.
46 volume Agatha Christie mystery collection.
Works of Eugene Field. 12 volumes. Published 1901.
Encyclopedia of herbs and spices. c1997 ISBN 1-901289-06-0
And many, many more.
UPDATE: Class is full. You can contact the library to be added to the waiting list. If you signed up and are unable to attend, please let the library know.
Sign up to do diamond art at the Litchfield Library! Kristin will offer a variety of small Christmas and winter projects you can make for others or to decorate your home. The class will be held on Thursday, November 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For adults and teens.
Space is limited, so call the library to sign up: 320-693-2483. Free to attend, and all supplies are provided.
UPDATE: Class is full. Contact the library to be added to the waiting list.
Call the library at 320-693-2483 to sign up for November’s Adult Arts & Crafts program! Because of Thanksgiving, November’s class will be held a week early: Thursday, November 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will learn to make a rustic vanilla caramel creme candle. All supplies are provided and the class is free to attend, but space is limited.
Adults only. If you are unable to attend after signing up, please call the library so that someone from the waiting list can attend.
The public libraries in Meeker County are working to help the community this month with a Food for Fines program. Bring in nonperishable food or hygiene items for the Meeker Area Food Shelf, and get $1 in late fees waived from your library card per item donated, for a maximum of $5 waived in the month per card. The program runs from Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, November 26, the day before Thanksgiving.
Only late fees can be waived as part of this program. Replacement charges for lost or damaged items cannot be waived.
If you have old late fees on kids’ materials with a call number that begins with E, J, YA, or B, talk to a staff member. Because late fees are no longer charged for kids’ materials, library staff can waive those for you without a food shelf donation.
No late fees? Bring your food shelf donations to the library anyway! It’s a great way to help local people in need. Look for the collection bin by the front desk.
The Meeker Area Food Shelf’s greatest needs are these, but they are happy to accept any food:
Projects made by the participants in September’s Adult Arts & Crafts class:
Photos from Litchfield’s Great North Star Read Together event:
Knitters and crocheters of all ages are welcome to attend Knitting Club at the Litchfield Library! The program is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:30-1:30 p.m. No registration is necessary and there’s no need to attend every month. This drop-in program is a way to work on your own project alongside other fiber artists. Kristin from the library staff is an expert knitter and can give some advice and guidance, but no formal instruction will be given.
Dates are as follows:
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
