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

Shredding Drop-off

All Day 4/1 - 4/13
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Shredding drop-off at your Library runs through April 13 or until drop-off bins are full. Total limit of 2 grocery bags or 1 bankers box of papers per person.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Have you misplaced your library card? Loved it to pieces? In honor of National Library Week, we're waiving our usual $1 replacement fee for library cards for the entire month of April. Must present ID.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library 101

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to learn more about what the library has to offer.  Learn about signing up for a card, databases, the online catalog, Libby, library spaces and more!

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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Ooey Gooey Slime Day: Student-Led Program

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join local university students to make ice cream in a bag, lava lamps, and slime while learning a little science.

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.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library 101

5:45pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to learn more about what the library has to offer.  Learn about signing up for a card, databases, the online catalog, Libby, library spaces and more!

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

English conversation, potluck

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

Teen Candy Terrariums

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own little candy world using cupcakes, gummies, chocolate, and more!

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.

Monthly Ukulele Jam

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

play and sing with other ukulele enthusiasts

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pop-Up Movie- Moana 2

1:30pm - 3:15pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to this free showing of "Moana 2" (rated PG).  

Children 8 and younger must be with an adult.

Bring your own snacks!  Movie runs 1 hours 40 minutes.

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. 

Registration not required

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of Meeting

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 "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Monday morning for storytime.  Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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.

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

Monthly support group

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

Build a Barnyard Buddy: Student-Led Program

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local university students to make a build-a-buddy and take home everything you need to take care of it.

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.

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

Minecraft Architecture

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Other, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join guest teacher Jay Gesin for a Minecraft build workshop focusing on architecture!

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. 

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

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

Teen Anime Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Film, Movie
Event Details:

Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime.

Enjoy our season pick, “Astra Lost in Space,” plus the first episode of another anime of our choice!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Unwind

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 the Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier.

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 "Everyone" group.

Patron Appreciation Day

10:00am - 6:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

A public library is nothing without its patrons! Let us thank you for being our library patrons with treats. 

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

Loud @ the Library

6:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Loud @ the Library 2025 is an exciting fundraising event hosted by the Platteville Public Library Foundation. This lively evening will showcase local musicians The Plucky Strummers and Prairie Lights String Band.  

Disclaimer(s)

Platteville Library Foundation

This program is funded by the Platteville Library Foundation

This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group.

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Monday morning for storytime.  Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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.

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.

Basket Bash: Easter Eggstravaganza (Student-Led Program)

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local university students for spoon and egg races, Easter-themed coloring, and decorating holiday baskets.

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.

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

Monday Kids Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 discussing Pokemon books.

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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group.

Catapult Clash: Sling It to Win It! (Student-Led Program)

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join local university students to design and build your own catapult, then test it out through a series of challenges.

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.