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

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, November 5, 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!

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "Babies and toddlers (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-6)" group.

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Wednesday 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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Dairy Days: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presenter
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presenter
Event Details:

Join university students to make homemade ice cream, do crafts, and learn more about dairy farms and cows.

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.

Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

Cultural Exchange, English conversation practice

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Thursday, November 7, 2024 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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Mini Golf: Student-Led Program

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create your own mini-golf experience from scratch and enjoy snacks between tee times.

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.

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 "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

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

Indigenous History of the Driftless: What You Thought You Knew

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Presenter
Event Details:

Come explore centuries of complicated Native American history of the Driftless Region.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group.

Library Movie Club: Knives Out

Tuesday, November 12, 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 "Knives Out". Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. We will feature a different film each month, so stay tuned for our next movie selection!

This event is in the "Babies and toddlers (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-6)" group.

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Wednesday 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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Let's Play Games in Different Countries! Student-Led Program

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Event Details:

Details TBA

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 "Teens (12-18)" group.

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Discussion, Film
Age Group:
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Discussion, Film

Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergies

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

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.

Unwind

Thursday, November 14, 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.

This event is in the "Kids (6-12)" group.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
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 add your name to the wait list.

This month we are reading books from the Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Babies and toddlers (0-3)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-6)" group.

Musical Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Books, music, and sign language fun with Miss Deborah. Designed especially for children 2-5 years and an adult.

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 (6-12)" group.

Monday Kid's Book Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
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 add your name to the wait list.

This month we are reading books from the Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

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

Adult Book Club: A Brave and Lovely Woman

Tuesday, November 19, 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 A Brave and Lovely Woman: Mamah Borthwick and Frank Lloyd Wright by Mark Borthwick.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (6-12)" group.

Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge Ends

All Day
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Preschool (3-6), Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Preschool (3-6), Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other
Event Details:

Make sure to complete enough badges in the Smokey the Bear reading and activity challenges by the end of the day! Assign the tickets you won to a prize or prizes before the end of the day as well.