Upcoming Events

Name: The History of Immigration and Settlement in Southwest Wisconsin
Start: 2024-10-06T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Platteville Public Library

Featured Events

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The History of Immigration and Settlement in Southwest Wisconsin

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Presenter

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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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.

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Registration not required

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

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Shredding Drop-off

All Day 10/7 - 10/18

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Shredding drop-off at your Library starts Oct 7 through October 18 or until drop-off bins are full. Limit of two plastic grocery bags or one bankers box of papers per person.

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Library Film Club: Nope

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Program Type:

Discussion, Film

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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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!

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Books, Music, Other, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)

Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime

Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Wednesday morning for storytime. Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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.

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Discussion, Film

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Discussion, Film

Event Details:

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

This season, our main anime is Astra Lost in Space! We'll watch this anime, plus the first episode of an anime of our choice all season long. Can't wait to see you there!

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.

Registration not required

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

Apple Tasting

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids (6-12), Teens (12-18), Adults (18+)

Open

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: 6

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.

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Books, Music, Other, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)

View Details

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Babies and toddlers (0-3), Preschool (3-6)

Program Type: Books, Music, Other, Storytime

Event Details:

Families with young children are invited to join the library each Wednesday morning for storytime. Bring a stuffie and enjoy stories, songs, and other activities. Rhymes help little ones learn!

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.

Science Fest

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Kids (6-12)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6-12)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The Library and the Mining Museum are hosting an agriculture-themed program in honor of the Wisconsin Science Fest!

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 not required

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

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Fall Plant Swap

Saturday, October 19, 2024 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:

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.

Elks Community Baby Shower

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Books, Health & Wellness, Other

Event Details:

The Platteville Elks Lodge is holding a Community Baby Shower. Join us in the Children's Space at the library for free diapers, children's books, snacks, and more! Everyone is welcome.

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Library Board of Trustees

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Program Type: Other

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