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Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games
Event Details:

This month we are reading books from Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russel.

Two toddlers exploring flowers and garden equipment outside in a garden area. Let's Pretend Think Spring! March 13 through 22 at the Platteville Public Library.

Let's Pretend: Think Spring!

All Day 3/13 - 3/22

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books, Games

Age Group:

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
Treats With Purpose. Join us for a hands-on community event where attendees will make homemade dog treats using simple, wholesome ingredients. This no-bake workshop gives people the choice to create something meaningful while learning about caring for animals in our community. Tuesday, March 24th 4-4:45 PM. Ages 7th-12th grade

Student-Led Program: Treats With Purpose

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Workshop
Event Details:

Join local university students to make no-bake dog treats with the end goal of donating all of the treats to the Grant County Animal Shelter!

Teen Book Chat. Featured snack: cream sodas! Ages 7th-12th grade, 4th Tues. of the month, 6-7PM

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion, Games, Music

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion, Games, Music
Event Details:

Teen Book Chat is enjoying cream sodas as our featured snack this month! Teens, drop by to talk about what books you're reading, make book memes, and enjoy frosty cream sodas. We're also announcing our raffle winner.

Storytime & Playtime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Storytime playtime

Storytime & Playtime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime runs 10:30-10:50 am followed by a Playtime from 10:55-11:15 am.

Rockin' into Spring, Wed., March 25th, 4-5pm. Made for ages 6-11, but welcome to all ages. Make kindness loud! Create bright rocks, hide the fun, join the library scavenger hunt--and enjoy a reward! See you there!

Student-Led Program: Rockin' Into Spring

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local university students and paint rocks with cheerful designs and positive messages to keep--or place around the community for others to find! Then, a positive scavenger hunt with a treat to follow. 

March Mine-ness Minecraft Workshop

March Mine-ness: Minecraft Workshop

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join guest teacher Mr. Gesin for a Minecraft workshop all about Mining!

Springtime Smiles, Thursday, March 26, 4:30PM-5:30PM, Designed for preschool ages, but everyone is welcome. Join is for an afternoon full of creativity, color, and fun! Make Bright Spring decorations, create adorable seasonal crafts, design your own spring-themed art, don't worry be happy

Student-Led Program: Springtime Smiles

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group:

Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Event Details:

Join local university students and decorate paper flowers and plastic flower pots to donate to nursing home residents! Kids will also learn how to identify regional flowers. 

Stress Happens...Fun Helps! Tuesday, March 31st 4-5. 7th-12th grade. (All are welcome!) Build a stress toy with us and enjoy some relaxing coloring, legos, and snacks!

Student-Led Program: Stress Happens...Fun Helps!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Join local university students to make stress toys, color in some coloring pages, and create your own build with Legos! Learn different ways to relax and de-stress. 

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Easter

All Day
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soilSHOP: Soil Safety & Healthy Gardening

2:00pm–6:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Gardening & Plants, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites community members to a soilSHOP event focused on soil safety and healthy gardening practices.

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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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Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
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Independence Day (observed)

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Independence Day

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Labor Day

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Staff In-service

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Veterans Day

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Closing early for Thanksgiving

5:00pm–7:00pm
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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
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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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