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Small Business Passport

All Day 11/25 - 12/23
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Shop Local! Pick up a Small Business Passport from the Library or any participating business. Collect a minimum of 5 stamps by visiting participating business.

Puzzle and Game Swap

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
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.

DIY Drop-in Gift Wrapping

All Day 12/17 - 12/22
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Wrap your gifts away from prying eyes! We'll provide paper, bows, ribbons, tape, scissors, tags, and a place to spread out; you do the wrapping. Need a gift tag written out in a different handwriting? Ask staff at the front desk!

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.

knitting

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Knitting

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

10:00am - 1:00pm
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

Oreo Cookie Pops- Rescheduled

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Make cookie pops with us! Cover different flavored sandwich cookies with chocolate sauce, icing, sprinkles, etc. and see what you come up with. Eating them is the best part!

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.

Christmas

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

Pop-Up Movie- Wild Robot

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in for a free movie.  Rated PG.

Candy will be provided.  Feel free to bring your own popcorn & drink.

Children 8 and under must be with an adult.

Pop-Up Movie- Wild Robot

10:30am - 12:15pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in for a free movie.  Rated PG.

Candy will be provided.  Feel free to bring your own popcorn & drink.

Children 8 and under must be with an adult.

Speed Cube Tournament

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids (6-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you ready for a challenge? Join us for our first ever Speed Cube tournament! You do not need to be a professional. All you need is a love of the Cube and a desire to play!

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.

Speed Cube Tournament

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Are you ready for a challenge? Join us for our first ever Speed Cube tournament! You do not need to be a professional. All you need is a love of the Cube and a desire to play!

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.

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

Tiny Art Make & Take

All Day 1/2 - 2/2
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 by February 7 to be displayed in our February Tiny Art Show.

Ukulele Jam

12:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Gather ukulele players in the Platteville area to sing and play together.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

10:00am - 1:00pm
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

Jackie Mihelcic

5:00pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

Support group for individuals with hearing loss and their friends and family

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 of Trustees

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Program Type: Other

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Books, music, and sign language fun with Miss Deborah. Designed especially for children 2-5 years and an adult.

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. 

Teen Anime Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Discussion, Film

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

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.

Registration not required

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

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.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
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 add your name to the wait list.

This month we are reading books from the Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland.

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.

Piggy Bank Theater

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Event Details:

Join us for a special interactive storytime to get your little one excited about how to run their piggy bank! We will be making crafts and singing together as we 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.