Litchfield Library’s seed library is available for early indoor plantings! The seed library is now in a long yellow container at the front desk, holding seeds that need to be started indoors early in the spring in order to be grown in Minnesota’s short growing season. More seeds will be added over time.
You may take 4 packets per week. No library card needed. No age limit.
Have some seeds you want to donate? We’ll take them!
Take a look at the projects made at February’s Adult Arts & Crafts program!
Litchfield Public Library has received a special gift! We’re one of about 1,280 Carnegie Libraries across the United States that has received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Carnegie Libraries hold a special place in American history and in the hearts of generations of Americans. More than a century after philanthropist Andrew Carnegie helped fund the construction of 1,681 libraries nationwide – including the original Litchfield Public Library – we are still serving our community.
Learn more about this initiative and find our library on the Carnegie Libraries Across America map.
Examples of the projects completed by the participants in January’s Adult Arts & Crafts class:
In 2026, the Friends of the Litchfield Library will hold book sales on these Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
Special books for sale at the March sale:
In 2026, the Friends of the Litchfield Library will meet on these Mondays at 4:00 p.m.:
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 The Friends of the Library run the book sales, manage the donated books and AV materials and items that have been withdrawn from the library collection, sell books through Better World Books, make free books available on the cart in the library’s entry and in little free libraries,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:
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.
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.
