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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

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, May 4, 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 "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Star Wars Day

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Event Details:

May the Fourth be with you! Join us for Star-Wars-themed games, crafts, and activities!

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

Silent Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
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, May 5, 2026 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!

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

D&D Program

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hail & Well-met, Travelers!

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
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)

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 (7th - 12th grade)" group

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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: Chenille Flowers

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
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:

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

Make a bouquet of cheerful spring blooms from simple supplies. Here's one example of someone's flowers: https://forum.lettucecraft.com/t/fuzzy-flower-bouquet/34028

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

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
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 books from Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey.

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.

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Pop-Up Movie: The SpongeBob Movie

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy "The SpongeBob Movie". Children under 9 years of age must be with an adult. Bring your own snacks!

Run time: 88 minutes.

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. 

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Monday, May 18, 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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
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 Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey.

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.

Civil Civics

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Adults (18+)" group

Adult Book Club: Martyr!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 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 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.

Platteville International Women's Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 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