In 2026, the Friends of the Litchfield Library will meet on these Mondays at 4:00 p.m.:

• February 9
• April 13
• June 8
• October 12 – will be rescheduled due to new library holiday

New members are always welcome! The Friends of the Library run the book sales, manage the donated books and AV materials and items that have been withdrawn from the library collection, sell books through Better World Books, make free books available on the cart in the library’s entry and in little free libraries, and donate funds to the library to support programs and special needs.

Pioneerland Library System protects your privacy according to state law and library system policy.

Per the library system’s Confidentiality of Patron Records policy:

The Library has the responsibility to protect each individual library user’s right to confidentiality and privacy relating to information sought or received and materials consulted, borrowed, or acquired.

All patron records are confidential. No library employee shall reveal the identity of a borrower to any requestor or make known in any manner any information contained in patron records.

The confidential information in these records includes, but is not limited to:

• Subjects researched
• Materials consulted
• Individual titles borrowed
• All information on the patron record
• The presence of a patron in library facilities or space

Check out a free state park pass at the Litchfield Public Library! These seven-day passes cover the vehicle entrance fee to any state park or recreation area in Minnesota, making it easy to spend time outdoors and see nature at any time of year. To check out a pass, visit the Litchfield Library and ask a staff member at the front desk. If one is available in the library system, you’ll be issued a 7-day vehicle pass, no library card needed. Passes cannot be reserved in advance. A limited number of passes are available each week in Pioneerland Library System.

Your state park pass should be clearly displayed on your vehicle’s dashboard. If you would like to camp, you will need to make and pay for reservations separately. When you are done exploring with your pass, just recycle it!

State park passes are provided through the Minnesota State Parks Library Program, a collaboration between our library and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Learn more about the state parks library program at mndnr.gov/librarypass

Mystery Book Club meets at the Litchfield Public Library at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. To get involved, attend a meeting, or talk to Barb about getting on the list for the book.

Come to the library to play board games on the 3rd Tuesday of each month! People of all ages are welcome to play the library’s games in the meeting room from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – or bring their own. Free to attend. No need to sign up.

Dates:
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 1

Homeschool Connections continues at the library through April! This program is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Connect with other homeschooling families and learn about famous artists while completing an art project.

Sign up by calling the library at 320-693-2483 and letting staff know how many people will be coming with your group, so that we don’t exceed the capacity of the meeting room.

Dates are:
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8

Kids 14 and under, as well as their families, are invited to get creative with LEGOs at the library! We provide the space and the LEGOs. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult/teen caregiver. Teens are welcome to attend with younger siblings.

This program is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. No need to sign up.

Dates:
January 13
February 9
March 10
April 14
May 12

Would you like to volunteer your time to help your local library? Two people are needed to fill open spots on the Litchfield Library Board. This is an advisory board to the city of Litchfield regarding the library building, grounds, and furnishings. Library board members also serve on the board of the Litchfield Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives and manages donated funds. Must reside in Meeker County; Litchfield city resident preferred as the majority of members must be city residents. Meetings held quarterly on the 4th Tuesdays of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. The board typically holds another meeting in the spring to survey the condition of the building.

To apply to be on the board, visit city hall.