Upcoming Events

Name: Free Library Replacement Cards
Start: 2024-09-17
End: 2024-09-30
Location: Platteville Public Library

Featured Events

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Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 9/17 - 9/30

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 Card Sign Up Month, we're waiving our usual $1 replacement fee for library cards. Must present ID.

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Let's Dance! (Kids)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games, Music, 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: Games, Music, Other

Event Details:

Join us at the Library to de-stress, get in some movement, and have fun by playing Just Dance on the Switch.

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.

Mining in Minecraft

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Other, Presenter

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6-12), Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Other, Presenter

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join Jay Gesin and the Mining Museum for a workshop about Mining in Minecraft! Register for the workshop from 5-6pm, then Mr. Gesin will stick around until 6:30pm for those who want some free-build time or to keep working.

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.

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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 at the Library. This month we are discussing Magyk by Angie Sage. New readers are welcome! To sign up call or stop by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required

Registration is required for this event.

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

Are you Frustrated with your devices? Bring your own device to our new program, Tech Talks, July 25th to review a topic & ask questions. Register today!

Tech Talks: Social Media Literacy

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Class, Technology

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+), Everyone

Program Type: Class, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Event Details:

9/26/2024 - Tech Talks: Social Media Literacy

Tech Talks

Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech basics topic each month.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended

Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Program Type:

Books, Games, Music

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, Games, Music

Event Details:

Come and celebrate our early readers! For all little readers who are interested in joining, currently enrolled or have completed our 1,000 Books program!

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.

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.

Young children and an adult

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.

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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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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Make it Midweek: Friendship Era Bracelets

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.

September is Friendship Month, and we're celebrating by making beaded bracelets with a custom message.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

Make it Midweek: Book Creature

5:45pm - 6:45pm

Adults (18+)

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

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.

Upcycle an old book into a witch, fairy, vampire, or other creature of your choice.

FrankenToys for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm

Kids (6-12)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Create your own freaky creatures by disassembling and reassembling stuffed animals, dolls & more! A library favorite that encourages creativity, imagination, and some good-ol’ Franken-fun!

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.

FrankenToys for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Teens (12-18)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Create your own freaky creatures by disassembling and reassembling stuffed animals, dolls & more! A library favorite, this event encourages creativity, imagination, and some good-ol’ Franken-fun!

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.

Veterans Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

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.

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.

Fun Fall Beaded Crafts

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Teens (12-18)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

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.

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

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

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

New Years Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Platteville Public Library

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.

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.

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.

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9/26/2024 - Tech Talks: Social Media Literacy

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