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All Ages Winter Reading Challenge, January 2 through February 28. Sign up on Beanstack. PlattevillePublicLibrary.beanstack.org

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Program Type:
Books, Games, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books, Games, Other
Event Details:

Track your reading and activities this winter and try to achieve Book Bingo! Challenges are available for Adults, Teens, ages 7-11, ages 3-6, and ages birth-35 months.

teal background with a graphic depicting stacked books along the left side. Text reads "Silent Book Club." In the bottom corner is a circle with the letters "SBC"

Silent Book Club

Monday, February 2, 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. 

Pile of books on a table. The text above reads "Monthly Morning Book Chat. The 'no required reading' book club"

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, February 3, 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!

Kids laying down reading in library.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, February 9, 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 Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

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.

Teen Anime Club, eat snacks and watch anime with us! Featured snack: Pocky! 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 7th-12th grade. Food, fandom, and fun!

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, February 11, 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: Children's Space (212)
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 month's featured snack: Pocky!

Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 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 are reading books from Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

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.

Let's Pretend! Restaurant. february 14 through 22 at the Platteville Public Library. Mom and child creating a salad with vegetables surrounding them.

Let's Pretend: Restaurant

All Day 2/14 - 2/15
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games

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)

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. 

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All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
Let's Pretend! Restaurant. february 14 through 22 at the Platteville Public Library. Mom and child creating a salad with vegetables surrounding them.

Let's Pretend: Restaurant

All Day 2/17 - 2/22
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Age Group:
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games

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)

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. 

cover of the book The Serviceberry

Adult Book Club: The Serviceberry

Tuesday, February 17, 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 The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

cover of the book The Serviceberry

Adult Book Club: The Serviceberry

Thursday, February 19, 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
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 The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, February 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. 

Large yellow marshmallow chick takes up most of the image. In the top corner the text reads "Peeps-o-rama"

Peeps-o-rama 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books
Event Details:

Drop in and create a diorama based on a book using the contents of our craft cupboards and dozens of marshmallow Peeps. We provide Peeps, a box, and assorted supplies.

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.

Large yellow marshmallow chick takes up most of the image. In the top corner the text reads "Peeps-o-rama"

Peeps-o-rama 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books
Event Details:

Drop in and create a diorama based on a book using the contents of our craft cupboards and dozens of marshmallow Peeps. We provide Peeps, a box, and assorted supplies.

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.

teal background with a graphic depicting stacked books along the left side. Text reads "Silent Book Club." In the bottom corner is a circle with the letters "SBC"

Silent Book Club

Monday, March 2, 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. 

Pile of books on a table. The text above reads "Monthly Morning Book Chat. The 'no required reading' book club"

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Tuesday, March 3, 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!

Teen Anime Club, eat snacks and watch anime with us! 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 7th-12th grade. Food, fandom, and fun! This month's featured snack--ramen. Eat ramen with fun toppings!

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, March 4, 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: Children's Space (212)
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.

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.

Kids laying down reading in library.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, March 9, 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 TBD.

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.

Teen Anime Club, eat snacks and watch anime with us! Win prizes! 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 7th-12th grade. Food, fandom, and fun!

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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: Children's Space (212)
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.

Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 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 are reading books from TBD.

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.

Cover of the book Small Things Like These

Adult Book Club: Small Things Like These

Tuesday, March 17, 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 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

cover of the book Small Things Like These

Adult Book Club: Small Things Like These

Thursday, March 19, 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
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 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, March 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.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library