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-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: Kit Pickup"

Tiny Art Take & Make

All Day 1/2 - 2/1

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:

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.

Text reads "Jigsaw puzzle tournament" over a blue and teal starburst

FULL - Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

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

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Waitlist

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.

Text across the top reads "Seed Share". The bottom of the image is a graphic of many small seedlings growing together

Seed Share starts

All Day 2/2

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library First Floor

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Event Details:

It's never too early to start thinking about this year's garden. Bring in the extra seeds that you aren't planning to use and try out some new varieties. Look under the library staircase for an ongoing seed swap.

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.

Teen Dessert Kabobs. Saturday, February 7th, 1-2 PM Ages 7th-125h grade. Stack Sweets and eat.

Dessert Kabobs

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

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

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!

Kids laying down reading in library.

Monday Kids Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

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:

This month, we're reading Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

Teen Anime Club, eat snacks and watch anime with us! Featured snack: Pocky! 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 7th-12th grade. Food, fandom, and fun!

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)

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: Pocky!

Kids sitting on bench outside reading.

Thursday Kid's Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Books, Discussion, Games

Age Group:

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:

This month we are reading books from Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park.

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 2/14 - 2/15

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

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Time	Sun (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
11 am							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!
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group FULL - Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults (18+) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Waitlist 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. Disclaimer(s) Registration required Registration is required for this event.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Tech Talks - Passwords 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 by your devices? Join Library staff for a chat about a different basic tech-based topic each month. Bring your own device for the opportunity to follow along and practice some skills