Upcoming Events

Name: Free Library Replacement Cards
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Platteville Public Library

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.

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Shredding Drop-off

All Day 4/1 - 4/13

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Event Details:

Shredding drop-off at your Library runs through April 13 or until drop-off bins are full. Total limit of 2 grocery bags or 1 bankers box of papers per person.

Build a Barnyard Buddy: Student-Led Program

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Program Type:

Other

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: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students to make a build-a-buddy and take home everything you need to take care of it.

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.

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.

Minecraft Architecture

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Other, Technology, Workshop

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

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Closed

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Other, Technology, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join guest teacher Jay Gesin for a Minecraft build workshop focusing on architecture!

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.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

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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 books from the Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier.

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.

Patron Appreciation Day

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

A public library is nothing without its patrons! Let us thank you for being our library patrons with treats.

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Loud @ the Library

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Event Details:

Loud @ the Library 2025 is an exciting fundraising event hosted by the Platteville Public Library Foundation. This lively evening will showcase local musicians The Plucky Strummers and Prairie Lights String Band.

Disclaimer(s)

Platteville Library Foundation

This program is funded by the Platteville Library Foundation.

Basket Bash: Easter Eggstravaganza (Student-Led Program)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Program Type:

Other

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: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students for spoon and egg races, Easter-themed coloring, and decorating holiday baskets.

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.

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.

Catapult Clash: Sling It to Win It! (Student-Led Program)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Program Type:

STEAM

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: STEAM

Event Details:

Join local university students to design and build your own catapult, then test it out through a series of challenges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration not required

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

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Build a Barnyard Buddy: Student-Led Program

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students to make a build-a-buddy and take home everything you need to take care of it.

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.

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.

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: Film, Movie

Event Details:

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

Enjoy our season pick, “Astra Lost in Space,” plus the first episode of another anime of our choice!

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.

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.

Basket Bash: Easter Eggstravaganza (Student-Led Program)

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students for spoon and egg races, Easter-themed coloring, and decorating holiday baskets.

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.

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.

Catapult Clash: Sling It to Win It! (Student-Led Program)

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Join local university students to design and build your own catapult, then test it out through a series of challenges.

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.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 1

10:15am - 10:45am

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 2

11:00am - 11:30am

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 3

11:45am - 12:15pm

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 4

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 5

1:45pm - 2:15pm

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Egg Dyeing - Session 6

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

You bring the hard boiled eggs and the library will provide a variety of dyes! Sign up for 25-minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

Easter

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

Teen Book Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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.

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.

Registration not required

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

A Helping Paw: Student-Led Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join local university students to make dog toys for the local humane society.

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.

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.

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

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: Film, Movie

Event Details:

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

Enjoy our season pick, “Astra Lost in Space,” plus the first episode of another anime of our choice!

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.

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.

Teen Paint Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring a friend and join us for a fun time exploring your inner artist. Music and snacks!

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

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.

Teen Book Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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.

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.

Registration not required

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

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

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

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