Calling all LEGO lovers! LEGO Night is a fun opportunity for creative kids who love LEGOs to build to their hearts content, or until the clock strikes 7:30 pm. On the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm, kids 14 and under are invited to gather in the meeting room along with their families and friends. This is an informal program in which the library provides the LEGOs and space to gather and build. Participants decide what and how to build. Creations are given a title, and they’re often displayed in the library’s display case. As always, children 8 and under need to be accompanied by an adult/teen caregiver.

LEGO Night will be held on the 1st Tuesday of November, 11/4, because the library will be closed on the 2nd Tuesday for Veterans Day.

Our fall storytime season has begun. We have storytimes designed for babies/toddlers on Wednesday mornings from 10:15-10:45 am. These storytimes include lots of action rhymes, songs, and a couple of stories for babies and toddlers to enjoy with their caregiver.  Baby/toddler storytimes are a wonderful opportunity for parents/caregivers to connect with their child(ren), and to connect with other families. Though these are designed for the youngest learners, older siblings are always welcome.

Storytimes for kids are held on Friday mornings, from 10:15-11:15 am. These storytimes are geared for children of all ages and include songs, rhymes, books, and a craft. Parents are encouraged to participate as it is beneficial for both the child(ren) and themselves. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or teen caregiver.

*On September 26th residents of Meeker Manor will be joining us for an intergenerational storytime. *Savannah Stephenson, Minnesota DNR naturalist will be presenting a special storytime on November 21st.

* There will be no storytime  on  October  17th or Nov 28th

Players of all ages are invited to our monthly board game night! On the third Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm we gather in the library’s meeting room and play a variety of board games. The library provides the board games, but you are welcome to bring a favorite from home to share as well. It’s always a good time, with plenty of laughter and  friendly competition. Children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult or teen caregiver.

An adventure for teens, led by a teen, awaits teens ages 11 to 18. Teen Dungeons and Dragons meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the library meeting room from 4:00-6:00 pm. If you are interested in playing, you can bring your character sheet, or create one when you come. The library provides dice, but you are welcome to bring your own dice and miniature if desired. Supervised by library staff.

A sampling of the mica and resin-covered wooden platters created in the July Adult Arts & Crafts program:

The Litchfield Library Foundation board and library staff, plus friends and family, walked in the 2025 Litchfield Watercade parade! They handed out the newly designed bookmarks with the winning artwork by Brooke Johnson from the foundation’s contest, plus free books for kids.

The books were funded by the Friends of the Litchfield Library, with help from the Litchfield Library Foundation and a Thrivent grant. Over 1600 kids received books! Thank you to the Friends, the Foundation, and Thrivent for this service to the community.

Photos of the finished products from the June Adult Arts & Crafts class:

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!

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

Look at these beautiful Cricut stencil on wood creations from the April Adult Arts & Crafts class. Everyone did an amazing job!