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Time to Ship Another Steer: An Author Talk with Bill Mueller

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Presenter

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a special family history talk with author Bill Mueller!

Kids laying down reading in library.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Children's Space (212)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games
Event Details:

This month, we're reading Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russel.

Baby dancing with stuffy in hand; toddler sitting down, holding stuffy and laughing. Bubbles floating around. Winter/Spring Storytime, Every Wednesday, February 25 - April 15. 10:30 - 11 am at the Library. Bring stuffed animal friend!

Storytime & Playtime

Wednesday, March 11, 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 11, 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.

Seussville. Join us at the Platteville Public Library. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Wednesday, March 11th 4-4:45pm. All ages welcome. Designed for early childhood. Crafts and games. Dirt Cake and crafts, coloring sheets, bookmarks, and more! Try green eggs.

Student-Led Program: Step Into Seussville

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join local university students for a fun-filled themed program designed for preschool children, but open to all ages! Creative crafts, snacks, and playful activities inspired by favorite stories. 

Teen Anime Club. Watch anime + eat snacks! 2nd Wed. of the month, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 7th-12th grade. Featured snack-ice cream floats!

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie

Age Group:

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

Hey, Teen anime fans! Join us for another Teen Anime Club meeting where we'll snack, watch anime, and play games. We'll also announce our new raffle winner, so you'll definitely want to check it out.

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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.

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Student-Led Program: Treats With Purpose

4:00pm–5:00pm
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!

Student-Led Program-Wild Encounters: Meet the Crew

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other, Outreach, STEAM
Event Details:

Join local university students as they collaborate with Animal House to show and tell all about the cool animals they bring!

Easter

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Staff In-service

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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

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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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