Upcoming Events

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

Featured Events

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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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!

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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.

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.

Filters

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Books

Event Details:

Join us each month for quiet reading time and optional socialization in a quiet, comfortable setting. It's BYOB... bring your own book!

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.

Make it Midweek: Melted Crayon Pendant

5:45pm - 7:00pm

Adults (18+)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

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

This month we're turning old crayons into colorful, swirling jewelry pendants.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Conference Room (210)

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: Project Hail Mary

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 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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Adult Book Club: Project Hail Mary

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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Books

Event Details:

Join us each month for quiet reading time and optional socialization in a quiet, comfortable setting. It's BYOB... bring your own book!

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.

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!

Make it Midweek: Tote Bags

5:45pm - 7:00pm

Adults (18+)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

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.

Carry your books home from the library in style with a custom decorated tote bag.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

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: Crying in H Mart

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 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 Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner.

Adult Book Club: Crying in H Mart

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 Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner.

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

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!

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.

Staff In-service

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

Adult Book Club: James

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 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 James: A Novel by Percival Everett.

Adult Book Club: James

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 James: A Novel by Percival Everett.

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!

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: Challenger

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 Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higgenbotham.

Adult Book Club: Challenger

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 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 Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higgenbotham.

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

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

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