This week we celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week and our Friend of the Litchfield Public Library! They work so hard sorting donations, organizing and running the book sales, raising money through Better World Books, refilling the free cart in the entry, and refilling little free libraries around town. We are so thankful for this amazing group of volunteers and the financial support they give our library!
Bring the kids to the Litchfield Public Library for trick-or-treating on Halloween! The library will be open until 5:00 p.m. We’ll have choices of food and non-food treats. We love to see the costumes!
Need some new puzzles for the cold months? Want to get some puzzles out of your house that you won’t do again? Come to Litchfield Library’s Puzzle Exchange! The meeting room will be open for you to stop by to trade your puzzles, drop off unwanted puzzles, or pick up some free puzzles anytime during these hours:
Friday, October 24: 11:30-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Thank you to the organizations and businesses that donated toward Litchfield Library’s summer reading program this year! The Friends of the Library donated funds to help run the program and buy small prizes. The businesses donated prizes that children and teens chose when they turned in completed reading sheets. Thank you for supporting kids and reading in our community!
Pre-registration is now required to attend Homeschool connection, a new art-based program offered by the Litchfield Library. Call the library at 320-693-2483 to sign up. If the weather is nice and the program can be held outdoors, the people on the waiting list will be notified that they can attend.
A short presentation on an artist will be given, and then an art project that ties in with the artist will be offered for participants. This is not designed to be a technical art class, but rather an exploration of different methods. Its up to the “artist” to make of it what they will, bringing their own talents and desire to create. This allows for those of all abilities, and a range of ages, to participate. The projects are designed for those ages 5 and up, but younger siblings are welcome to participate. Parents or caregivers are expected to be present, participating, and helping when necessary.
The library will provide supplies and space. Space is limited, so sign-up is required. It is free to attend. Participants should come dressed in paint-friendly clothes. If the weather permits, we may gather on the south lawn of the library; otherwise we will gather in the library’s meeting room.
This program is focused on providing a way for homeschoolers to gather, meet, and create connection.
