This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec-Jan 2025 Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange All Day 12/1–1/31 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec-Jan 2025 Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange All Day 12/1–1/31 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Tiny Art Take & Make All Day 1/2–2/1 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Tiny Art Take & Make All Day 1/2–2/1 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 Jan-Feb 2026 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/2–2/28 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan-Feb 2026 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/2–2/28 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.
Jan 13 2026 Tue Library Foundation Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Jan 13 2026 Tue Library Foundation Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210)
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Anime Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (7th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Anime Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Make it Midweek: Mocktail Fizzes 5:45pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Make it Midweek: Mocktail Fizzes 5:45pm–7:00pm Open 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 10:15am–11:30am Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Minecraft Winter Build 4:30pm–6:30pm Kids (6 - 11 years) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Minecraft Winter Build 4:30pm–6:30pm Closed 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.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Caregiver Support Group 5:00pm–6:30pm Jan 15 2026 Thu Caregiver Support Group 5:00pm–6:30pm 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) We offer support, advice, tips, and reassurance as you navigate the journey of caregiving. This group is open to family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring for a person with dementia, a chronic illness, or a disability.
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm 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!
Jan 19 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 10:00am–3:30pm Jan 19 2026 Mon Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 10:00am–3:30pm 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 "Children (0-11)" 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Wizard Workshop 11:00am–1:00pm Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone This event is in the "Children (0-11)" 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Wizard Workshop 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Other Event Details: One workshop to rule them all! This month, readers the world over are celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien. Celebrate wizard books like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, etc. All ages welcome for crafts, punch, and more! Costumes are encouraged. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 5:45pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures 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 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Jan 20 2026 Tue Exam Cram 7:00pm–9:00pm Jan 20 2026 Tue Exam Cram 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Event Details: Get in some last minute finals prep at the public library.This after-hours study night is exclusively for high school students. 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.
Jan 21 2026 Wed Platteville International Women's Conversation Club 10:00am–12:00pm Jan 21 2026 Wed Platteville International Women's Conversation Club 10:00am–12:00pm 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
Jan 21 2026 Wed Exam Cram 7:00pm–9:00pm Jan 21 2026 Wed Exam Cram 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Event Details: Get in some last minute finals prep at the public library.This after-hours study night is exclusively for high school students.Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Jan 23 - 30 2026 Let's Pretend: Circus All Day 1/23–1/30 Preschool (birth - 5 years) This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Jan 23 - 30 2026 Let's Pretend: Circus All Day 1/23–1/30 Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years) Event Details: Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.Be a circus performer, a ringmaster or an animal! 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. Young children and an adult This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Files Not Piles: Organizing Paper Clutter with Jessi 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults (18+) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Files Not Piles: Organizing Paper Clutter with Jessi 1:00pm–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Presenter Registration Required Event Details: Drowning in paper? Join professional organizer Jessi for Files Not Piles, a practical workshop focused on managing your paper clutter. Learn how to sort, store, and manage everything from mail and documents to kids’ artwork.
Jan 26 2026 Mon Knitting 10:00am–12:00pm Jan 26 2026 Mon 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 "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Teen Book Chat 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (7th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Teen Book Chat 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210) Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade) Event Details: Teens, join us to talk about what books you've been reading this month. No registration required, and no assigned reading. Just book, memes, and snacks! January's featured snack: taco bowls!
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tech Talks - Passwords 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tech Talks - Passwords 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Class, Technology Event Details: Frustrated by your devices? Join Library staff for a chat about a different basic tech-based topic each month.Bring your own device for the opportunity to follow along and practice some skills
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D Program 11:00am–2:30pm 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 event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults (18+) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 12:30pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Brush off your brain and grab a friend for our fifth annual Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament. Teams of 1-4 will each receive an identical puzzle and will compete to see which team can finish the puzzle first. Disclaimer(s) Registration required Registration is required for this event.
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Seed Share starts All Day Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Seed Share starts All Day Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Library First Floor Age Group: Adults (18+) Event Details: It's never too early to start thinking about this year's garden. Bring in the extra seeds that you aren't planning to use and try out some new varieties. Look under the library staircase for an ongoing seed swap.
