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D&D Adventures!

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

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

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Class, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Class, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Tech Talks

Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech basics topic each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

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Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

D&D Adventures!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

D&D Adventures!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

yellow crime tape with the words "mystery at Magnolia Gardens." Underneath, typewritten letters read "Can you solve the mystery?"

Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register.

Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. 

Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Recommended for adults and older teens.

Pile of books on a table. The text above reads "Monthly Morning Book Chat. The 'no required reading' book club"

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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!

The words "DIY Adult Henna Art" are written in a script font over a background of orange paisley

Henna Art for Adults

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Summer is a great time to show off these temporary designs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin. 

graphic of a sheep made out of a ball of yarn standing next to a cup of tea with the word "Unwind" in the background

Unwind

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion

Join fellow crocheting and knitting lovers each month for a cup of tea and conversation with opportunities to learn and share new techniques and ideas.

D&D Adventures!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Movie poster for the film "The Big Short" next to the words "Movie Club"

Library Movie Club: The Big Short

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Discussion, Film
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Discussion, Film
Event Details:

Cinephiles and casual viewers alike are welcome to watch the selected movie at home before joining the discussion at the Library. 

This month's selection is "The Big Short," a 2015 American biographical crime comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Adam McKay. All movies are in the Library’s media collection.

Photo of the cover of the book "Old Babes in the Wood"

Adult Book Club: Old Babes in the Woods

Thursday, August 15, 2024 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
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a non-fiction or fiction book. Books for this month's selection are available in the library. 

Can't make Thursday morning book club? We discuss the same book on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This month we're reading Old Babes in the Wood: Stories by Margaret Atwood.

D&D Adventures!

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Photo of the cover of the book "Old Babes in the Wood"

Adult Book Club: Old Babes in the Woods

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a non-fiction or fiction book. Books for this month's selection are available in the library. 

Can't make Thursday morning book club? We discuss the same book on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This month we're reading Old Babes in the Wood: Stories by Margaret Atwood.

Make it Midweek: Adventure Signpost

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Each month we try a new project we found on Pinterest.

This month, adventure begins at your library! Capture your next adventures, real or fictional, with a miniature signpost in a terrarium.

D&D Adventures: Conclusion!

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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: 25
Event Details:

Join us for the Epic last session of our Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Program!

All players who have participated in our various guilds and groups are welcome to join us for the epic conclusion of this program.

Disclaimer(s)

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 recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Are you Frustrated with your devices? Bring your own device to our new program, Tech Talks, August 29th to review a topic & ask questions. Register today!

Tech Talks

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Class, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Class, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Tech Talks

Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech basics topic each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.