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Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange

All Day 12/1–1/31
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Swap
Event Details:

Bring in your old puzzles and board games and take home some new (to you!) games. You don't need to bring in anything to take something home, and you don't need to take anything home if you bring something in.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Winter Break Fun Days: Legos

All Day
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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.

Registration not required

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

Knitting

10:00am–12:00pm
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)

Knitting

This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Winter Break Fun Days: Switch

All Day
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Library to play Nintendo Switch games on our big screens. We'll provide the Switch, the games, and the controllers; you bring your friends and your gaming spirit!

The game choices are: 

Super Mario Party (rated E)

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.

Registration not required

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

Closing early for New Years Eve

5:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Winter Break Fun Days: Board Games

All Day
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Games

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.

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 "Everyone" group

Tiny Art Take & Make

All Day 1/2–2/1
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit of art supplies and create your own piece of tiny art at home. Bring your finished art into the library by February 6 to be displayed in our February Tiny Art Show.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2–2/28
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.

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

5:00pm–6:30pm
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

Monthly Morning Book Chat

10:15am–11:30am
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!

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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)

English conversation and cultural exchange

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 the book Dewey the Library Cat by Vicky Myron. .

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

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're reading Dewey the Library Cat by Vicky Myron.

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.

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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: 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: Mocktail Fizzes

5:45pm–7:00pm
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 month we're experimenting with mocktail "bombs" - a fizzy sphere you can add to infuse a bubbly drink with a splash of flavor. 

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

Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

10:15am–11:30am
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion

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

Minecraft Winter Build

4:30pm–6:30pm
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join guest teacher Mr. Gesin for a Minecraft Winter Build workshop! This Minecraft event will return to the winter village that we started last year.

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 required

Registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

D&D Program

11:00am–2:30pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hail & Well-met, Travelers!

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