Platteville Public Library

10:00am-3:00pm

225 W Main St
Platteville, WI 53818
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Text reads "Book Sale" above a graphic of pink and blue books sitting on a wooden shelf

Fall Book Sale

All Day 11/22 - 11/24

Program Type:

Books

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Large Study Room (104)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Books

Event Details:

Shop our assortment of used books and audiobooks.

Friday and Saturday: All items 50 cents.

Sunday: All items 25 cents.

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Fun Fall Beaded Crafts

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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: 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.

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Small Business Passport

All Day 11/25 - 12/23

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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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. Ages 12-18. Every 4th Tuesday of the month. 6-7pm. Sign up at the front desk.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion

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: 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.

Text reads "Puzzle swap." In the corner of the image are puzzle pieces outlined in black and aqua

Puzzle and Game Swap

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Games

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.

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Anything but a Putter Mini Golf: Student-Led Program

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games

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: Games

Event Details:

Create your own mini-golf experience from scratch and enjoy snacks between tee times.

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.

Kids dancing with musical instruments.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Music, 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: 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 Dec 4 4-5pm

Winter Wonderland: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie

Age Group:

Kids (6-12)

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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.

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Community Room open for finals study time

All Day 12/6 - 12/12

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study away from the distractions of your home? The Community Room will be reserved for quiet study time during finals. Outlets and wifi are available, food and drink are 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.

Two kids in chef hats rolling dough in a kitchen.

Let's Pretend - Bakery

All Day 12/10

Program Type:

Books, Games, Other

Age Group:

Children (0-11)

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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.

Closing early for Thanksgiving

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

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Staff In-service

All Day

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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

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Closing early for New Years Eve

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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New Years Day

All Day

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Staff In-service

All Day

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Easter

All Day

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Staff In-service

All Day

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Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26

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Independence Day

All Day

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Labor Day

All Day

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Staff In-service

All Day

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Veterans Day

All Day

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Closing early for Thanksgiving

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28

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Staff In-service

All Day

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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Closing

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Closing early for New Years Eve

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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New Years Day

All Day

Closing

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