Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Photo of a heart shape made out of worn out library cards. Text reads "has your library card been loved to pieces? Replace your card for free all month!"

Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Age Group:

Everyone
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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.

Teen book chat

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion
Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite books and hear what everyone else is reading!  Make friends, make art.  Crafts and snacks available.

Minecraft Mania Poster

Minecraft Mania: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join local university students to have a real-life Minecraft experience: build a Minecraft block, parkour across a river of lava, create your own Minecraft slime, and eat your own Minecraft-themed dirt dessert cup.

Little Pioneer Scout Poster

Little Pioneer Scout: Student-Led Program

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local university students for a summer-camp-themed program: make s'mores, go fishing, make friendship bracelets, and listen to music.

Spring Flower Crafts

Spring Flower Crafts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants

Age Group:

, Preschool (birth - 5 years)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants
Event Details:

Get a head start on May flowers by making some bright, flower-themed crafts.

A Helping Paw Poster

A Helping Paw: Student-Led Program

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

There will be two therapy dogs present at this event!

 

Join local university students to make dog toys for the local humane society and spend some time with the therapy dogs they're bringing.

graphic of a blue book with a red bookmark draped over the front cover. Text reads "Make your mark: bookmark design contest for all ages"

Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter

All Day 4/30

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Both Floors
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Your artwork could be our official 2024 summer bookmark design!

Graphics of an assortment of plants on an tan background. Text reads "Plant Swap"

Spring Plant Swap

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the arrival of spring by refreshing your plant collection, inside and out. Take home houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and other plants donated by fellow local plant enthusiasts.   

Graphic of a compost pile with pink worms crawling around and food wasted scattered around the ground. Text reads "Composting fun with Big River Organics."

Composting Fun with Big River Organics

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Gardening & Plants, Presenter

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Gardening & Plants, Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and beneficial program about worm composting! Sue Krause, owner of Big River Organics in Cassville, will teach you how to compost at home and start your own worm farm.

May the Fourth Be With You

Star Wars Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books, Games

Age Group:

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Drop in for games, crafts & fun!

Filters
Age Group

Star Wars Day

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library Second Floor
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Drop in for games, crafts & 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. 

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.

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Color Our World Summer Library Program Begins!

All Day
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games, Movie, Music, Other, Performance
Event Details:

Registration for the adults and children's summer library program will begin on Tuesday, May 27.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Terrific Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance).

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.

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.

Color Our World Summer Library Program Ends - Last Day to turn in for Youth

All Day
Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games, Movie, Music, Other, Performance
Event Details:

This is the last day for children to participate in our Summer Library Program. Be sure to turn in any reading logs on Beanstack or bring your paper logs to the library by the end of the day!

 

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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Closing early for Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Christmas

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

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