Book Sales

In 2026, the Friends of the Litchfield Library will hold book sales on these Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

  • March 21
  • July 11
  • November 21

Special books for sale at the March sale:

  • 1822 leather-bound German language Bible
  • Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Collectors edition
  • Hitler’s henchmen. ISBN 0-8317-4502-9
  • Encyclopedia of herbs and spices
  • Secret Garden by Frances H. Burnett. Hallmark edition
  • Tree craft, 35 rustic wood projects by Chris Lubkemann
  • Artists of the Old West by John C. Ewers
  • Wild America by James Lockhart

Friends of the Litchfield Library Meetings

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

  • February 9
  • June 8
  • October 19

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 The Friends of the Library run the book sales, manage the donated books and AV materials and items that have been withdrawn from the library collection, sell books through Better World Books, make free books available on the cart in the library’s entry and in little free libraries,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.

Confidentiality policy

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

State Park Passes

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

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.

Library Board Members Needed

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.

 

Carnegie History

The Litchfield Public Library was originally a Carnegie Library. Although the library is now in a new building, that history is reflected in the painting of the original library in the lobby, and the Carnegie meeting room. Across the street, you can read about the history of the library on a bench installed by the Downtown Council.