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Bloom and Grow: Student-Led Program

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children (0-11), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11), Preschool (3-6)
Event Details:

Paint a plant pot, then plant a flower in it! University students will be leading the activities and teaching kids how to take care of their plant.

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. 

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 not required

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

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: Conference Room (210)
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.

Caregiver Support Group

4:30pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

We offer support, advice, tips, and reassurance as you navigate this journey. This group is for family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring
for a person with dementia, a chronic illness, or a disability.

Fun Fall Beaded Crafts

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your creativity soar! Join us as we create fall themed beaded crafts. Great for your fall dinner table decorations!
 

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.

Small Business Passport

All Day 11/25 - 12/23
Adults (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Shop Local! Pick up a Small Business Passport from the Library or any participating business. Collect a minimum of 5 stamps by visiting participating business.

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (12-18)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (12-18)
Program Type: Books, Discussion
Event Details:

 

Teens are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. New readers are welcome! To sign up call or stop by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Closing early for Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

HLAA

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly support group for the hearing Loss of America Association

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 of Trustees

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Program Type: Other

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Books, music, and sign language fun with Miss Deborah. Designed especially for children 2-5 years and an adult.

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.

Registration not required

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

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

Winter Wonderland: Student-Led Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids (6-12)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join university students for winter-themed crafts and movies!

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.

Registration not required

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

Sensory Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)

Ukulele Jam

12:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

Provide an opportunity for ukulele players in the Platteville area to sing & play together and to learn from each other.

Let's Pretend - Bakery

All Day
Children (0-11)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Children (0-11)
Program Type: Books, Games, Other

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)

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. 

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.

Staff In-service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library

Adult Book Club: Book Potluck

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.

In December we're enjoying a "Book Potluck," a review of the best books that we read in 2024.

Adult Book Club: Book Potluck

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
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.

 In December we're enjoying a "Book Potluck," a review of the best books that we read in 2024.

Caregiver Support Group

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of Meeting

We offer support, advice, tips, and reassurance as you navigate this journey. This group is for family, friends, and other caregivers who are caring for a person with dementia, a chronic illness, or a disability.

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