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Puzzle Potluck & Game Exchange

All Day 12/1 - 1/31

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Games, Swap

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Games, Swap

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Bring in your old puzzles and board games and take home some new (to you!) games. You don't need to bring in anything to take something home, and you don't need to take anything home if you bring something in.

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Tiny Art Take & Make

All Day 1/2 - 2/1

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Pick up a kit of art supplies and create your own piece of tiny art at home. Bring your finished art into the library by February 6 to be displayed in our February Tiny Art Show.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28

Program Type:

Books, Games, Other

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Books, Games, Other

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Track your reading and activities this winter and try to achieve Book Bingo! Challenges are available for Adults, Teens, ages 7-11, ages 3-6, and ages birth-35 months.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

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Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Books, Discussion, Games

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This month we are reading the book Dewey the Library Cat by Vicky Myron. .

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie

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: Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie

Event Details:

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

Minecraft Winter Build

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join guest teacher Mr. Gesin for a Minecraft Winter Build workshop! This Minecraft event will return to the winter village that we started last year.

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Files Not Piles: Organizing Paper Clutter with Jessi

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Presenter

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Presenter

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drowning in paper? Join professional organizer Jessi for Files Not Piles, a practical workshop focused on managing your paper clutter. Learn how to sort, store, and manage everything from mail and documents to kids’ artwork.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Open

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Brush off your brain and grab a friend for our fifth annual Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament. Teams of 1-4 will each receive an identical puzzle and will compete to see which team can finish the puzzle first.

Dessert Kabobs

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

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)

Event Details:

Make and enjoy delicious Dessert Kabobs! Stack Sweets and eat. Cake, Fruit, candy drizzle, and more!

Teen Anime Club

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

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie

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: Books, Discussion, Film, Games, Movie

Event Details:

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Hometown Week Treasure Hunt All Day 7/18–7/27 Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit parks around Platteville in search of the missing letters to solve the library's puzzle!
10 am		Reservation 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		This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Summer Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool (birth - 5 years) This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) 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. 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.			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 10:30am–12:30pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens.
11 am			This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Terrific Tuesdays: All Things Made of String 11:00am–12:00pm Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years) This event is in the "Children (0-11)" group This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Children (0-11), Kids (6 - 11 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM Event Details: Children are invited to drop in each Tuesday for crafts, games & science experiments. Activities are geared for children ages 6-11 (younger with adult assistance). 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.
12 pm				Reservation Meeting 12:15pm–2:15pm 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) meeting / spanish			Reservation Ukulele Jam 12:30pm–3:00pm 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) Bring ukulele players together to share music - from 1-2:30pm.
1 pm					This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Teen Activity Days-Teen Henna 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens (7th - 12th grade) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Art, crafts, & more! Use henna to create fun designs on yourself or a friend! Dye lasts on skin for about 4-7 days. Ages 7th-12th grade. Registration recommended. 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 recommended Registration is recommended for this event. Priority will be given to registered participants; drop-ins are welcome as space allows. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Tech Talks - Phone & Tablet Tips 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: 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.		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens.
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4 pm						This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens. Reservation Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–7:00pm 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) Board Meeting	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Henna Art for Adults 5:30pm–6:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Summer is a great time to show off these temporary designs. Disclaimer(s) Dress for mess This program will involve materials that may stain clothing and/or skin.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Danger Below Deck: You Be the Detective 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Large Study Room (104) Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Channel your inner detective in this immersive murder mystery experience. Uncover the motives of each suspect through ciphers, clues and puzzles using realistic evidence and documents. Play as an individual, or in a group. Groups have a maximum of 6 players, and only 1 person needs to register. Gameplay is estimated at 60-90 minutes. Difficulty rating: 2 out of 5 stars Recommended for adults and older teens.

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