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Adult Book Club: Our Missing Hearts

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
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 Our Missing Hearts: A Novel by Celeste Ng.

Make it Midweek: Friendship Era Bracelets

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

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

September is Friendship Month, and we're celebrating by making beaded bracelets with a custom message. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

Adult Book Club: Our Missing Hearts

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults (18+)
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 Our Missing Hearts: A Novel by Celeste Ng.

Tech Talks: Social Media Literacy

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18+), Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Everyone
Program Type: Class, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

9/26/2024 - Tech Talks: Social Media Literacy

Tech Talks

Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech basics topic each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

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

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!

The History of Immigration and Settlement in Southwest Wisconsin

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Presenter
Event Details:

Southwestern Wisconsin continues to offer many advantages to peoples from diverse backgrounds.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

Library Film Club: Nope

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adults (18+)
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 “Nope,” a 2022 science fiction film directed by Jordan Peele. Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. We will feature a different film each month, so stay tuned for our next movie selection!

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.

Apple Tasting

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids (6-12), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6-12), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Enjoy the bounty of fall at an apple tasting! Meet the owner of Blue Roof Orchard and try several varieties of organic apples featuring diverse flavors and textures that you won’t find in the supermarket.

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.

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Adult Book Club: Swamp Story

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
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 Swamp Story by Dave Barry.

Make it Midweek: Book Creature

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Upcycle an old book into a witch, fairy, vampire, or other creature of your choice. 

Fall Plant Swap Drop-off

10:00am - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Drop off plants, seeds, bulbs, hand trowels, and any other plant gadgets that you no longer want at your house. Please label bulbs and seeds with the plant name.

Adult Book Club: Swamp Story

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults (18+)
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 Swamp Story by Dave Barry.

Fall Plant Swap Drop-off

10:00am - 6:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Drop off plants, seeds, bulbs, hand trowels, and any other plant gadgets that you no longer want at your house. Please label bulbs and seeds with the plant name.

Fall Plant Swap

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Did your flower garden produce extra bulbs or seeds that are looking for a new home?

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.

Tech Talks: Oh No! It's a Virus!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18+), Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+), Everyone
Program Type: Class, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

10/31/2024 - Tech Talks: Oh No! It's a Virus!

Tech Talks

Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech basics topic each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

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

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!

Veterans Day

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Library Movie Club: Knives Out

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
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 "Knives Out". Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. We will feature a different film each month, so stay tuned for our next movie selection!

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.

Adult Book Club: A Brave and Lovely Woman

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults (18+)
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 A Brave and Lovely Woman: Mamah Borthwick and Frank Lloyd Wright by Mark Borthwick.

Make it Midweek: Teacup Bookmark

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

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

Mark your place in your winter reads with a handmade bookmark styled after your favorite winter beverage.

Adult Book Club: A Brave and Lovely Woman

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults (18+)
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 A Brave and Lovely Woman: Mamah Borthwick and Frank Lloyd Wright by Mark Borthwick.