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

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Kids Book Club:

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.

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 the book Animorphs: The Invasion by K. A. Applegate.

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 "Adults (18+)" group.

Adult Book Club: A Fever in the Heartland

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Adult Book Club - Tuesday evening:

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...

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 A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan.

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

Adult Book Club: A Fever in the Heartland

Thursday, June 19, 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 A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family STEAM Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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

Fun family activities, games, demos, etc.--all dedicated to science, tech, engineering, art, and math!

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.

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.

Make Music Platteville

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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

Enjoy performances from Platteville's own "House of Music!"

12-1 Piano student recitals

1-2 Jemma Holden

2-3 Alethea Holden

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

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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 "Adults (18+)" group.

Tech Talks - A.I. & Spotting Fakes

Thursday, June 26, 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 "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group.

Kids Money Game Day

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Cool crafts and games help kids learn about money. Check out this fun new financial literacy program for kids age 3-11!

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.

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, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Books, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Monthly Morning Book Chat:

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 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.

Terrific Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (0-11)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Family Storytime:

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.All children must be accomp...

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

Blood Drive
Have the kids room saved also. Set-up will be 9:00 AM

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

Teen Activity Days- Tie Dye

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
:

Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bring a shirt, and we'll provide the rubber bands, bags, and tie-dye colors! We'll also have some extra shirts in limited supply. 

Ages 7th-12th grade. Registration recommended

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.

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Ukulele Jam

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Bring ukulele players in the region together to jam.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

This is the "Kick-off" event for the week long "Patriots of the American Revolution-Legacies in Wisconsin" program sponsored by the Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

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

Silent Book Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Books
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books
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 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 "Children (0-11)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group.

Terrific Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
:

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Family Storytime:

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.All children must be accomp...

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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 "Adults (18+)" group.

Make it Midweek: Melted Crayon Pendant

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This month we're turning old crayons into colorful, swirling jewelry pendants.

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.

Unwind

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Unwind:

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.

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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 - 11 years)" group.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Kids Book Club:

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.

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 books from the Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland.

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 "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Pop-Up Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are encouraged to stop by Legion Park (by the Broske Center) to enjoy stories, songs, bubbles, dances & more with library staff.  Be sure to bring a stuffed animal friend.

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. 

Outdoor activity

Part or all of this program will take place outside. Please dress appropriately and take weather, sun, hydration, and insects into account. 

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.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Books, Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Kids Book Club:

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.

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games

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.

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.