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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Puzzle and Game Swap

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring in your old puzzles and board games and take home some new (to you!) games. You don't need to bring in anything to take something home, and you don't need to take anything home if you bring something in.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tiny Art Make & Take

All Day 1/2 - 2/2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit of art supplies and create your own piece of tiny art at home. Bring your finished art by February 7 to be displayed in our February Tiny Art Show.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books, Games, Other
Event Details:

Track your reading and activities this winter and try to achieve Book Bingo! Challenges are available for Adults, Teens, ages 7-11, ages 3-6, and ages birth-35 months.

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Winter Wonderland

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Drop-in

Registration is not required for this event. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you'd like.

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

PCA Community Awareness Event

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting is to make the public aware of what the Platteville Community Arboretum is, what we do, and ask them to consider becoming a volunteer or member of PCA.

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Winter Wonderland

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Drop-in

Registration is not required for this event. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you'd like.

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Winter Wonderland

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Drop-in

Registration is not required for this event. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you'd like.

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of Meeting

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Job Service outreach
Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

Wendy Ellis, Employment & Training Specialist
608-405-4619
wendy.ellis @ dwd.wisconsin.gov

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Winter Wonderland

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Drop-in

Registration is not required for this event. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you'd like.

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Gathering

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

A gathering of friends to study the Bible and have lunch together, but anyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Winter Wonderland

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Drop-in

Registration is not required for this event. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you'd like.

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Knitting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Knitting

This event is in the "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Monthly Ukulele Jam

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Sing and play ukulele with others

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Brush off your brain and grab a friend for our fourth annual Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament. Teams of 1-4 will each receive an identical puzzle and will compete to see which team can finish the puzzle first. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Seed Swap Starts

All Day
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

It's never too early to start thinking about this year's garden. Bring in the extra seeds that you aren't planning to use and try out some new varieties. Look under the library staircase for an ongoing seed swap.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of Meeting

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Job Service outreach
Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

Wendy Ellis, Employment & Training Specialist
608-405-4619
wendy.ellis @ dwd.wisconsin.gov

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion

Join fellow book lovers each month for a cup of coffee and a discussion about the books you’ve been reading recently. This book club has no required reading list!

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Babies and toddlers (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-6)" group.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Books, music, and sign language fun with Miss Deborah. Designed especially for children 2-5 years and an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Registration not required

Registration is not required for this event. Please arrive in time for the beginning of the event. 

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

English conversation

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/8 - 2/23
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by to enjoy the miniature masterpieces created by library patrons of all ages. 

This event is in the "Kids (6-12)" group.

Fort Making Contest

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, STEAM
Event Details:

Let’s see who can make the best fort out of cardboard boxes, tarps, blankets, and tape! Whoever scores the highest on construction, look, storage, wins. We all get to tour each other’s creations afterward.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying adults

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older while at Library events. Children under the age of 9 must have a parent or caregiver in the immediate vicinity. 

Photography

The library may photograph or film patrons for library promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed.

Registration not required

Registration is not required for this event. Please arrive in time for the beginning of the event.