This event is in the "Everyone" group Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange All Day 12/1 - 1/31 Program Type: Games, Swap Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec-Jan 2025 Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange All Day 12/1–1/31 Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Library First Floor Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Games, Swap 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.
Closing early for New Years Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Closing early for New Years Eve 5:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Platteville Public Library
New Years Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Winter Break Fun Days: Board Games All Day Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade) View Details This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Winter Break Fun Days: Board Games All Day Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade) Program Type: Games 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. 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 "Everyone" group Tiny Art Take & Make All Day 1/2 - 2/1 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Tiny Art Take & Make All Day 1/2–2/1 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 into the library by February 6 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 View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/2–2/28 Library Branch: Platteville Public Library 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.
Knitting Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Jan 5 2026 Mon Knitting 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, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm Jan 5 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 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 "Adults (18+)" group Silent Book Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Type: Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 5:00pm–6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Monthly Morning Book Chat Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Program Type: Books, Discussion Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Monthly Morning Book Chat 10:15am–11:30am 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, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm View Details Jan 6 2026 Tue Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210)
Platteville International Women's Conversation Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Jan 7 2026 Wed Platteville International Women's Conversation Club 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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Thursday Kid's Book Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) View Details This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Thursday Kid's Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games Event Details: Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. Stop in or call the library at 608-348-7441, ext. 3 to register. This month we are reading the book Dewey the Library Cat by Vicky Myron. . 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. 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. Registration required Registration is required for this event.
Knitting Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Jan 12 2026 Mon Knitting 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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Monday Kids Book Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) View Details This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Monday Kids Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games Event Details: Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. Stop in or call the library at 608-348-7441, ext. 3 to register. This month, we're reading Dewey the Library Cat by Vicky Myron. 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. 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. Registration required Registration is required for this event.
Library Foundation Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm View Details Jan 13 2026 Tue Library Foundation Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210)
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Teen Anime Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Program Type: Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade) View Details This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Anime Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade) Program Type: Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie Event Details: Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Make it Midweek: Mocktail Fizzes Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults (18+) Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Make it Midweek: Mocktail Fizzes 5:45pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Each month we try a new project we found on Pinterest. This month we're experimenting with mocktail "bombs" - a fizzy sphere you can add to infuse a bubbly drink with a splash of flavor. Disclaimer(s) Registration recommended Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Program Type: Books, Discussion Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 10:15am–11:30am Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Books, Discussion 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 event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Minecraft Winter Build Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Minecraft Winter Build 4:30pm–6:30pm Open Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) Registration Required Event Details: Join guest teacher Mr. Gesin for a Minecraft Winter Build workshop! This Minecraft event will return to the winter village that we started last year. 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 required Registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group D&D Program Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm 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!
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm Jan 19 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 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 This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Wizard Workshop Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Other Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone View Details This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Wizard Workshop 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Other Event Details: One workshop to rule them all! This month, readers the world over are celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien. Celebrate wizard books like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, etc. All ages welcome for crafts, punch, and more! Costumes are encouraged. 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 Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm Program Type: Books, Discussion Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 5:45pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Books, Discussion 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 Tuesday evening book club? We discuss the same book on the third Thursday of the month at 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
