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Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange

All Day 12/1–1/31
Everyone
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

Tiny Art Take & Make

All Day 1/2–2/1
Everyone
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

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2–2/28
Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Registration Required
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.

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

Teen Book Chat

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
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

Tech Talks - Passwords

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults (18+)
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

D&D Program

11:00am–2:30pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
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

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults (18+)
Waitlist
Registration Required
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. 

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Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Seed Share starts

All Day
Adults (18+)
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.

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 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 "Adults (18+)" group

Silent Book Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness
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 not required

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

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!

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/7–2/22
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by to enjoy the miniature masterpieces created by library patrons of all ages. 

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Dessert Kabobs

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Make and enjoy delicious Dessert Kabobs! Stack Sweets and eat. Cake, Fruit, candy drizzle, and more! 

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Monday Kids Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids (6 - 11 years)
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're reading Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

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.

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

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: 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

Make it Midweek: Woven Mug Rugs

5:45pm–7:00pm
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.

Add a little coziness to your winter drinks with a hand-woven coaster. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Thursday Kid's Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids (6 - 11 years)
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 Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group

Let's Pretend: Restaurant

All Day 2/14–2/15
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games

Drop in for some imaginative play in the Children’s Space. 

Children under 9 must be with an adult. During open library hours.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.