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Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1–4/30
Everyone
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 Week, we're waiving our usual $1 replacement fee for library cards for the entire month of April. Must present ID.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Platteville Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Job Service outreach
Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

Wendy Ellis, Employment & Training Specialist
608-405-4619
wendy.ellis @ dwd.wisconsin.gov

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Silent Book Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books, Discussion, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each month for quiet reading time and optional socialization in a quiet, comfortable setting. It's BYOB... bring your own book!

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.

Registration not required

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

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Shredding Drop-off

All Day 4/7–4/19
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

Shredding drop-off at your Library runs through April 19 or until drop-off bins are full. Total limit of 2 grocery bags or 1 bankers box of papers per person.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

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!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

The Main Street Program has teamed up with Eagle Point Solar to introduce a Rooftop Solar Group Buy Program.

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:45pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group

Storytime & Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime

Young children with their adult(s) are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group

Storytime & Playtime

11:00am–11:15am
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:

Young children with their adult(s) are invited to join us at the library. Bring a stuffed animal friend and enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Student-Led Program-Library Legends: Go for Gold!

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids (6 - 11 years)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join local university students for fun-filled games followed by snacks! See who can build the tallest tower using marshmallows, straws, and spaghetti noodles. Design a flag, and then play a game of bowling with cups! 

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Teen Anime Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime. This month's featured snack: a delicious dessert table!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Make it Midweek: Ornate Cards

5:45pm–7:00pm
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.

We've been given a wonderful donation of assorted fancy stickers, cutouts, and frames to make ornate, Victorian-style greeting cards. Make a card for a birthday, thank you, Mother's Day, graduation, or just to say hello. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration not required

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

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group

Student-Led Program: Kindness in Bloom

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
Event Details:

Join local university students to paint rocks to place around town, build your own bookmark, and create pipe-cleaner flowers. Then enjoy delicious food at the food station!

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Thursday Kid's Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. Stop in or call the library at 608-348-7441, ext. 3 to register.

This month we are reading books from the Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel.

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 required

Registration is required for this event.

This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

D&D Program

11:00am–2:30pm
Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hail & Well-met, Travelers!

Loud @ the Library

6:00pm–10:00pm
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Event Details:

Loud @ the Library is the Library Foundation's annual fundraising event. This lively evening will showcase Wisconsin musician Sam Ness, with an opening act by Daren and Amber.

Disclaimer(s)

Platteville Library Foundation

This program is funded by the Platteville Library Foundation

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Community Room (202)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Come join the Southwest Rainbow Alliance for an afternoon of crafting! We'll provide basic supplies, but feel free to bring your own, or any other crafts to do along with us! Drop by anytime between 1:30pm & 3:30pm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Craft Swap drop-off

All Day 4/13–4/24
Everyone
Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Library First Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies! 

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.

Knitting

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Knitting

Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

Book Club. 

This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group

Monday Kids Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. Stop in or call the library at 608-348-7441, ext. 3 to register.

This month we are reading books from the Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel.

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 required

Registration is required for this event.

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library
Room: Conference Room (210)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Platteville Public Library
Room: Large Study Room (104)
Purpose of meeting. (If you checked the “Public” box above, everything in this section will display on the public calendar)

English conversation and cultural exchange