Platteville Public Library

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(608) 348-7441

225 W Main St
Platteville, WI 53818
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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

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Name: Free Library Replacement Cards
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-30
Location: Platteville Public Library

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Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

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 Week, we're waiving our usual $1 replacement fee for library cards for the entire month of April. Must present ID.

Basket Bash: Easter Eggstravaganza (Student-Led Program)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students for spoon and egg races, Easter-themed coloring, and decorating holiday baskets.

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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.

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.

Catapult Clash: Sling It to Win It! (Student-Led Program)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Join local university students to design and build your own catapult, then test it out through a series of challenges.

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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.

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.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Discussion

Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite books and hear what everyone else is reading! Make friends, make art. Crafts and snacks available.

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.

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 not required

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

Minecraft Mania: Student-Led Program

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join local university students to have a real-life Minecraft experience: build a Minecraft block, parkour across a river of lava, create your own Minecraft slime, and eat your own Minecraft-themed dirt dessert cup.

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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.

Little Pioneer Scout: Student-Led Program

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Join local university students for a summer-camp-themed program: make s'mores, go fishing, make friendship bracelets, and listen to music.

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.

Spring Flower Crafts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants

Age Group:

, Preschool (birth - 5 years)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Plants

Event Details:

Get a head start on May flowers by making some bright, flower-themed crafts.

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.

A Helping Paw: Student-Led Program

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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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 make dog toys for the local humane society.

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.

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Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter

All Day 4/30

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library Both Floors

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Your artwork could be our official 2024 summer bookmark design!

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Spring Plant Swap

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Large Study Room (104)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Event Details:

Celebrate the arrival of spring by refreshing your plant collection, inside and out. Take home houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and other plants donated by fellow local plant enthusiasts.

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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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1 pm					This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Tech Talks - A.I. & Spotting Fakes 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Class, Technology Event Details: Frustrated with your tech devices? Join Library staff for a chat about a different tech-based topic each month. Bring your own device along for an opportunity to try out new skills and ask questions. 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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