This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Spring Plant Swap Drop-off All Day 4/29 - 5/1 Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr-May 2026 Spring Plant Swap Drop-off All Day 4/29–5/1 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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 29 2026 Wed soilSHOP: Soil Safety & Healthy Gardening 2:00pm–6:00pm 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: Shrink of Kindness Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years) View Details This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Student-Led Program: Shrink of Kindness 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter All Day 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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Tech Talks - Moving Files & Storage 1:30pm–2:30pm 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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 2 2026 Sat Spring Plant Swap 10:00am–3:00pm 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 May 2 2026 Sat Ukulele Jam 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
School District Art Show Takedown Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm View Details May 3 2026 Sun School District Art Show Takedown 1:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm May 4 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 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 "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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 4 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 5:00pm–6:30pm 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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 5 2026 Tue Monthly Morning Book Chat 10:15am–11:30am 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 View Details May 5 2026 Tue Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210)
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+) View Details This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 9 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm 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 May 11 2026 Mon Closing Staff In-service All Day Branches: Platteville Public Library
Library Foundation Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm View Details May 12 2026 Tue Library Foundation Meeting 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) View Details This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group May 13 2026 Wed Musical Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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) View Details This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Anime Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 13 2026 Wed Make it Midweek: Chenille Flowers 5:45pm–7:00pm 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) View Details This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group May 14 2026 Thu Thursday Kid's Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm May 18 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 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) View Details This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group May 18 2026 Mon Monday Kids Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.
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+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 19 2026 Tue Adult Book Club: Martyr! 5:45pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Adult Book Club: Martyr! Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Program Type: Books, Discussion Age Group: Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 21 2026 Thu Adult Book Club: Martyr! 10:15am–11:30am 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 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group D&D Program Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+) View Details This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group May 23 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm 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!
