Platteville Public Library

10:00am-3:00pm

225 W Main St
Platteville, WI 53818
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon: Closed

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

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

All Ages Winter Reading Challenge, January 2 through February 28. Sign up on Beanstack. PlattevillePublicLibrary.beanstack.org

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28

Program Type:

Books, Games, Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Books, Games, Other

Event Details:

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.

Photo of a large shoe next to a small piece of framed artwork. Text reads "Tiny Art: Art Show"

Tiny Art Show

All Day 2/7 - 2/22

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by to enjoy the miniature masterpieces created by library patrons of all ages.

Let's Pretend! Restaurant. february 14 through 22 at the Platteville Public Library. Mom and child creating a salad with vegetables surrounding them.

Let's Pretend: Restaurant

All Day 2/17 - 2/22

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

Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. This month's featured snack: International Snack Day! We are eating various international snacks.Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, February 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:

Talk about your favorite books and hear what everyone else is reading! Snacks, memes, playlists, and more! Every 4th Tues. of every month. 6-7pm. Ages 7th-12th grade.

Storytime playtime

Storytime & Playtime

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Event Details:

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

Storytime playtime

Storytime & Playtime

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Large yellow marshmallow chick takes up most of the image. In the top corner the text reads "Peeps-o-rama"

Peeps-o-rama 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books

Event Details:

Drop in and create a diorama based on a book using the contents of our craft cupboards and dozens of marshmallow Peeps. We provide Peeps, a box, and assorted supplies.

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 4, 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 4, 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.

watercolor image of a red barn in a grassy field with a mid-century style blue pickup truck in front

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!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
All Day						This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Let's Pretend: Think Spring! All Day 3/13–3/22 Preschool (birth - 5 years) This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Children's Space (212) Age Group: Preschool (birth - 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books, Games 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Storytime & Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool (birth - 5 years) This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group Storytime & Playtime 11:00am–11:15am Preschool (birth - 5 years) This event is in the "Preschool (birth - 5 years)" group 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 "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+) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group 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!
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5 pm		This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Monday Kids Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids (6 - 11 years) This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group 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're reading Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russel. 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 Foundation Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210)	This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Teen Anime Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (7th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group 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 event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Make it Midweek: Paper Birds 5:45pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group 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. This month we'll be making paper birds. It's a quick and easy way to use paper scraps leftover from projects, old books, or even junk mail to make an adorable bird to adorn a card, gift, or garland. 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 "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Thursday Kid's Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids (6 - 11 years) This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) 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 Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russel. 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.