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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 "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.

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

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
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, 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 "Everyone" group
Text reads "Book Sale" above a graphic of pink and blue books sitting on a wooden shelf

Spring Book Sale

All Day 5/14 - 5/17
Program Type:
Books
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books
Event Details:

Shop our assortment of used books and audiobooks.  

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Kids laying down reading in library.

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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
cover of the book "Martyr!"

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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
cover of the book "Martyr!"

Adult Book Club: Martyr!

Thursday, May 21, 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 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.

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
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, June 1, 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
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, June 2, 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!

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 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 Big Nate series by Lincoln Pierce.

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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
Kids laying down reading in library.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, June 15, 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 Big Nate series by Lincoln Pierce.

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
Cover of the book "The Wide Wide Sea"

Adult Book Club: The Wide Wide Sea

Tuesday, June 16, 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 Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Cover of the book "The Wide Wide Sea"

Adult Book Club: The Wide Wide Sea

Thursday, June 18, 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 Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
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, July 6, 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
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, July 7, 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!