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ELL Conversation Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Practice speaking English in a naturalistic setting.

Family Storytime

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

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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. 

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. 

Library Movie Club: Arrival

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Discussion, Film
Event Details:

Cinephiles and casual viewers alike are welcome to watch the selected movie at home before joining the discussion at the Library. 

This month's selection is "Arrival," a 2016 Oscar-nominated film, directed by Denis Villeneuve. All movies are in the Library’s media collection. We will feature a different film each month, so stay tuned for our next movie selection!

Pop-Up Storytime (Rain Date)

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (0-11), Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Books, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

If we are unable to have our Pop-Up Storytime at Legion Park (by the Broske Center) due to weather, we will be having it on Wednesday morning instead.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor activity

Part or all of this program will take place outside. Please dress appropriately and take weather, sun, hydration, and insects into account. 

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. 

Wacky Wednesday- Camping Adventures: STEM Activities

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Grade school (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Other

Children 7-11 years of age are invited to drop in for crafts, games, experiments & other hands on fun!  No registration required.  Children under 9 years of age must be with 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. 

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. 

Teen Anime Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Discussion, Film
Event Details:

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

We will be continuing Spy X Family. You don't want to miss it!

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. 

Teen Activity Days-Murder Mystery

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Help solve this fictional murder mystery! Complete the objectives, disprove the alibi, and close the case. We'll help you out with plenty of tips and tricks. 

Ages: 12-18 years

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 recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Unwind

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

Kid's Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Grade school (6-12)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
Event Details:

Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. Kids Book Club is currently full.  Stop in or call the library at 608-348-7441, ext. 3 to add your name to the wait list.

We are reading Minecraft: The Village by Max Brooks for this meeting.

D&D Adventures!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Family Storytime

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

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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. 

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. 

Fishing for Fun!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join experts from the Genoa Fish Hatchery to learn about and practice fishing, experience aquatic animals and plants in a live touch tank, and earn Summer Reading Challenge credit!

 

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.

Outdoor activity

Part or all of this program will take place outside. Please dress appropriately and take weather, sun, hydration, and insects into account. 

Adult Book Club: Hello Beautiful

5:45pm - 7:00pm
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 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 Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano.

Wacky Wednesday- Time Travel Adventures

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Grade school (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Other

Children 7-11 years of age are invited to drop in for crafts, games, experiments & other hands on fun!  No registration required.  Children under 9 years of age must be with 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. 

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. 

Make it Midweek: Solar Lanterns

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Each month we try a new project we found on Pinterest.

Enjoy the summer sun all night long with a customized solar powered lantern made from a canning jar. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Adult Book Club: Hello Beautiful

10:15am - 11:30am
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 Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano.

Oh Happy Play!

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Preschool (3-6), Grade school (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Swing by the library with your 18” doll, action figure, stuffed animal or American Girl doll for a fun crafting experience.  No toy?  No problem!  You can receive a doll or toy to KEEP and still join in the fun.


 

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.

Caregiver Support Group

4:30pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Caregiver Support Group for people providing care for a loved one with dementia, a chronic illness, or a disability.

Hometown Week Treasure Hunt

All Day 7/20 - 7/28
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Find the secret words placed around Platteville! 

D&D Adventures!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you a potential D&D player “Looking For Group”? Join fellow players for a series of West Marches format of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Ed! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Family Storytime

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

Families with young children are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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. 

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 Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
Event Details:

This summer, we will be meeting at Smith Park!

 

Teens 12-17 are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. New readers are welcome! To sign up call or stop by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.