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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.

Platteville International Women’s Conversation Club

Wednesday, April 16, 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 and cultural exchange

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

Make it Midweek: Berry Basket

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Make it Midweek:

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

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Create a May Day basket filled with paper strawberries, each hiding a special treat. 

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

Adult Book Club: The Latehomecomer

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Adult Book Club - Thursday morning:

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 t...

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 The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang.

Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

We offer support, advice, tips, and reassurance as you navigate the journey of caregiving. This group is open to family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring for a person with dementia, a chronic illness, or a disability.

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 1

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 2

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 3

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 4

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 5

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Egg Dyeing - Session 6

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

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

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.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Knitting

Monday, April 21, 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

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, April 21, 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 "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Spring Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Monday morning for storytime.  Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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. 

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group.

Earth Day Art

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate our Earth by crafting something unique using recycled materials. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion
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
Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite books and hear what everyone else is reading!  Make friends, make art.  Crafts and snacks available.

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.

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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group.

Minecraft Mania: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join local university students to have a real-life Minecraft experience: build a Minecraft block, parkour across a river of lava, create your own Minecraft slime, and eat your own Minecraft-themed dirt dessert cup.

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.

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

Tech Talks - Social Media Literacy

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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 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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group.

Little Pioneer Scout: Student-Led Program

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local university students for a summer-camp-themed program: make s'mores, go fishing, make friendship bracelets, and listen to music.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Spring Flower Crafts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants
Age Group:
, Preschool (birth - 5 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants
Event Details:

Get a head start on May flowers by making some bright, flower-themed crafts.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pop-Up Movie- Dog Man

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to this free showing of "Dog Man" (rated PG).  

Children 8 and younger must be with an adult.

Bring your own snacks!

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Spring Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Monday morning for storytime.  Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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.