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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.

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

Shredding Drop-off

All Day 4/7 - 4/19
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Shredding drop-off at your Library runs through April 19 or until drop-off bins are full. Total limit of 2 grocery bags or 1 bankers box of papers per person.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Craft Swap drop-off

All Day 4/13 - 4/24
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:

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

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.

Transitioning to Medicare Seminar

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 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)

Information for people transitioning to Medicare

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, April 20, 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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Student-Led Program: Screen and Scoops Social

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film, Movie, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film, Movie, STEAM
Event Details:

Join local university students for a chill movie night! Teens will make ice cream in a bag which they can top with items from the topping bar. Popcorn will also be served. 

Civics

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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)

Civil Civics will help you become more familiar with political terminology and discuss current issues of the day. This is a great opportunity to learn about local, state and federal issues that influence your daily life.

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

(Rescheduled Date!) Student-Led Program-Library Legends: Go for Gold!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
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, Games
Event Details:

Join local university students for fun-filled games followed by snacks! See who can build the tallest tower using marshmallows, straws, and spaghetti noodles. Design a flag, and then play a game of bowling with cups! 

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.

Transitioning to Medicare

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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)

Information for people transitioning to Medicare

Eagle Point Solar & Platteville Main Street

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

The Main Street Program has teamed up with Eagle Point Solar to introduce a Rooftop Solar Group Buy Program.

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

Adult Book Club: Say Nothing

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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 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.

This month we're reading Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe.

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

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

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

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! 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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