Platteville Public Library

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(608) 348-7441

225 W Main St
Platteville, WI 53818
United States

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

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Name: Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard
Start: 2024-11-10
End: 2024-11-10
Location: Platteville Public Library

Featured Events

Two toddlers looking at apples from a basket in an orchard.

Let's Pretend - Apple Orchard

All Day 11/10

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.

Photo of the Effigy Mounds as seen from across the Mississippi River. An inset photo features Dr Eugene Tesdahl looking at an old paper

Indigenous History of the Driftless: What You Thought You Knew

Sunday, November 10, 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:

Come explore centuries of complicated Native American history of the Driftless Region.

Autumn Art Adventure Ages 7-11 Tues Nov 12 4-5pm

Autumn Art Adventure: Student-Led Program

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join university students for fall-themed crafts!

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.

Movie Club on Black Background with the movie poster for "Knives Out"

Library Movie Club: Knives Out

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Discussion, Film

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Conference Room (210)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Discussion, Film

Event Details:

Cinephiles and casual viewers alike are welcome to watch the selected movie at home before joining the discussion at the Library.

This month’s selection is "Knives Out". Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. We will feature a different film each month, so stay tuned for our next movie selection!

Fall Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

International Game Night Wed Nov 13 4-5pm

International Game Night: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

Teens (12-18)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Teens (12-18)

Event Details:

Explore the cultural importance of games with local university students and win prizes!

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.

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Discussion, Film

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: Discussion, Film

Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Registration not required

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, November 18, 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.

Season the Day, it's Friendsgiving Thyme! Student-Led Program

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

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:

Join university students for Thanksgiving-themed pictionary, snacks, and more!

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.

Registration not required

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

Bloom and Grow: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Age Group:

Children (0-11), Preschool (3-6)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Children (0-11), Preschool (3-6)

Event Details:

Paint a plant pot, then plant a flower in it! University students will be leading the activities and teaching kids how to take care of their plant.

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.

Dress for mess

This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.

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.

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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Adult Book Club: Old Babes in the Woods 5:45pm - 7:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Books, Discussion Event Details: Join us each month to discuss a non-fiction or fiction book. Books for this month's selection are available in the library. Can't make Thursday morning book club? We discuss the same book on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This month we're reading Old Babes in the Wood: Stories by Margaret Atwood.

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Dress for mess

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