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This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Have you misplaced your library card? Loved it to pieces? In honor of National Library Week, we're waiving our usual $1 replacement fee for library cards for the entire month of April. Must present ID.

Free Memory Screening

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Stay proactive about your health and sign up today for a simple and confidential memory screening! In just a few minutes, you can gain helpful insight into how your brain is functioning today and establish a baseline.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Craft Swap EARLY BIRD

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies! 

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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D&D Program

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hail & Well-met, Travelers!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Craft Swap - General Admission

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies! 

Knitting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Knitting

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion, Games, Music
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion, Games, Music
Event Details:

Talk about your favorite books and hear what everyone else is reading! Snacks, memes, playlists, and more! Every 4th Tues. of every month. 6-7pm. Ages 7th-12th grade. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-in

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

Food allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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Spring Plant Swap Drop-off

All Day 4/29 - 5/1
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Plants, seeds, bulbs, cuttings, seedlings, pots, planters, and gardening supplies can be dropped off during library hours. Any healthy, pest-free plants will be accepted. Please label the plant or seed with its name and any care instructions.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-in

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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soilSHOP: Soil Safety & Healthy Gardening

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Gardening & Plants, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Gardening & Plants, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites community members to a soilSHOP event focused on soil safety and healthy gardening practices.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-in

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

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Shrinks of Kindness, Wednesday, April 29th, 4-5PM, ages: 6-11. Come make shrinky dink keychains, decorate a card, and share some cookies and juice boxes!

Student-Led Program: Shrinks of Kindness

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local university students and create flower handprint art to turn into shrink dink keychains! Each person will leave with a small handmade gift and a card to give to someone special. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter

All Day
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Both Floors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Your artwork could be our official 2026 summer bookmark design!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Are you Frustrated with your devices? Bring your own device to our new program, Tech Talks, July 25th to review a topic & ask questions. Register today!

Tech Talks - Moving Files & Storage

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Class, Technology
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Class, Technology
Event Details:

Frustrated with your tech devices? 

Join Library staff for a chat about a different basic tech-based topic each month.

Bring your own device along for an opportunity to try out new skills and ask questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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Spring Plant Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the arrival of spring by refreshing your plant collection, inside and out. Take home houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and other plants donated by fellow local plant enthusiasts.   

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-in

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

Ukulele Jam

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

To sing and strum with other ukulele enthusiasts

Knitting

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Knitting

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

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
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Event Details:

May the Fourth be with you! Join us for Star-Wars-themed games, crafts, and activities!

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.

Food allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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Silent Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each month for quiet reading time and optional socialization in a quiet, comfortable setting. It's BYOB... bring your own book!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-in

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

Registration not required

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

HLAA supports group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

HLAA Meeting

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

English conversation and cultural exchange

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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D&D Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hail & Well-met, Travelers!