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This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Shrinks of Kindness, Wednesday, April 29th, 4-5PM, ages: 6-11. Come make shrinky dink keychains, decorate a card, and share some cookies and juice boxes!

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
graphic of a blue book with a red bookmark draped over the front cover. Text reads "Make your mark: bookmark design contest for all ages"

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 "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Star Wars Day

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.

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Text reads "Make it Midweek: try a new project!"

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
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
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Unearth a story

Unearth a Story Summer Library Program Registration Begins!

All Day
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Games, Music, Other, Performance
Age Group:
Children (0-11), Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Age Group: Children (0-11), Preschool (birth - 5 years), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games, Music, Other, Performance
Event Details:

Registration for the summer library program will begin on Tuesday, May 26. The library will be offering a wide variety of activities and events for everyone this summer!  

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.

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, May 26, 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
Text reads "Make it Midweek: try a new project!"

Make it Midweek: Yarn Birds

Wednesday, June 10, 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.

This summer, we're celebrating all things dinosaur, and birds are just modern day dinos.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

Registration is not required for this event. Please arrive in time for the beginning of the event. 

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Text reads "Make it Midweek: try a new project!"

Make it Midweek: Dragon Eyes

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This summer we're celebrating all things dinosaur, and dragons are basically dinosaurs. Make a dragon (or dinosaur!) eye out of air dry clay that you could use as a magnet or brooch.

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
Text reads "Make it Midweek: try a new project!"

Make it Midweek: Diamond Art

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This summer, we're celebrating all things dinosaur. Try out the popular craft of diamond art by making a bedazzled tropical flower magnet that looks like something a dinosaur possibly could have eaten!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

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

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, September 22, 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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, October 27, 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.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, November 24, 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.

Closing early for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library