Litchfield Library has a job opening for a Library Assistant II. The hours are Tuesdays 4-8 p.m., every other Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

JOB OPENING: LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
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.

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.

Minimum qualifications: 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:  Tuesdays 4-8 p.m., every other Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the 2nd Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the 4^th Saturday of the month 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Additional subbing as needed.

Starting pay: $13.34 per hour

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/2022/05/Job-Application-05_2022.pdf

Submit applications by December 4, 2025 to:

Beth Cronk
Litchfield Public Library
P.O. Box 220
Litchfield MN 55355

Questions: (320) 221-8253

Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. The libraries will be open regular hours the rest of the week.

The Litchfield Library is unable to take book donations until January 2026 since our storage areas are full. In January or after, please call ahead if you have more than 3 boxes to bring. Thank you.

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 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

Crafter Guild continues through December at the Litchfield Library! Bring your craft project to the meeting room on the 2nd Wednesday of each month between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. and work alongside other creative folks. Don’t have a work in progress? The library provides adult coloring sheets, colored pencils, and origami paper.

No messy projects that could stain or scratch the tables or chairs, please. The library has vinyl tablecloths and cutting mats available if needed.

For adults and teens age 16 and up. Teens age 13-15 can attend with an adult.

No need to sign up. Free to attend.

Dates are September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10.