Platteville Public Library

1:00pm-4:00pm

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

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Featured Events

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Free Library Replacement Cards

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

Age Group:

Everyone

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.

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Craft Swap drop-off

All Day 4/13 - 4/24

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:

Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies!

Screen and Scoops Social. Monday, April 20th, 4-5 PM. Learn how to make homemade ice cream while enjoying popcorn and a show! Ages 7th-12th grade. All are welcome!

Student-Led Program: Screen and Scoops Social

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Film, Movie, STEAM

Age Group:

Teens (7th - 12th grade)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film, Movie, STEAM

Event Details:

Join local university students for a chill movie night! Teens will make ice cream in a bag which they can top with items from the topping bar. Popcorn will also be served.

Library Legends: Go For Gold! Join us in playing fun Olympic-style games with snacks included! Ages: 6-11, but all ages welcome!

(Rescheduled Date!) Student-Led Program-Library Legends: Go for Gold!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Join local university students for fun-filled games followed by snacks! See who can build the tallest tower using marshmallows, straws, and spaghetti noodles. Design a flag, and then play a game of bowling with cups!

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Craft Swap - General Admission

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies!

Teen Book Chat. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7PM. Snacks, memes, playlists!Ages 7th-12th grade.

Teen Book Chat

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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soilSHOP: Soil Safety & Healthy Gardening

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Type:

Gardening & Plants, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Community Room (202)

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Gardening & Plants, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites community members to a soilSHOP event focused on soil safety and healthy gardening practices.

Shrinks of Kindness, Wednesday, April 29th, 4-5PM, ages: 6-11. Come make shrinky dink keychains, decorate a card, and share some cookies and juice boxes!

Student-Led Program: Shrinks of Kindness

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids (6 - 11 years)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

Age Group: Kids (6 - 11 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join local university students and create flower handprint art to turn into shrink dink keychains! Each person will leave with a small handmade gift and a card to give to someone special.

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Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter

All Day 4/30

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Library Both Floors

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Your artwork could be our official 2026 summer bookmark design!

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Spring Plant Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Library Branch: Platteville Public Library

Room: Children's Space (212)

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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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Free Library Replacement Cards All Day 4/1–4/30 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.
	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Shredding Drop-off All Day 4/7–4/19 Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Library First Floor Age Group: Adults (18+) Event Details: Shredding drop-off at your Library runs through April 19 or until drop-off bins are full. Total limit of 2 grocery bags or 1 bankers box of papers per person.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group Craft Swap drop-off All Day 4/13–4/24 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Library First Floor Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies! 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.
10 am		Reservation Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 10:00am–3:30pm 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) Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Job Service outreach Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome. Wendy Ellis, Employment & Training Specialist 608-405-4619 wendy.ellis @ dwd.wisconsin.gov					This event is in the "Everyone" group Craft Swap EARLY BIRD 10:30am–11:00am Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies!
11 am						Reservation Free Memory Screening 11:00am–3:00pm 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) Stay proactive about your health and sign up today for a simple and confidential memory screening! In just a few minutes, you can gain helpful insight into how your brain is functioning today and establish a baseline.	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! This event is in the "Everyone" group Craft Swap - General Admission 11:00am–3:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring in the craft supplies you're no longer using, and take home some new-to-you supplies!
12 pm
1 pm	Reservation Transitioning to Medicare Seminar 1:30pm–3:30pm 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) Information for people transitioning to Medicare
2 pm	School District Art Show Reception 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202)		Reservation Civics 2:00pm–3:00pm 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) Civil Civics will help you become more familiar with political terminology and discuss current issues of the day. This is a great opportunity to learn about local, state and federal issues that influence your daily life.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Student-Led Program: Screen and Scoops Social 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (7th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Teens (7th - 12th grade)" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Community Room (202) Age Group: Teens (7th - 12th grade) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film, Movie, STEAM Event Details: Join local university students for a chill movie night! Teens will make ice cream in a bag which they can top with items from the topping bar. Popcorn will also be served.	This event is in the "Kids (6 - 11 years)" group (Rescheduled Date!) Student-Led Program-Library Legends: Go for Gold! 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Join local university students for fun-filled games followed by snacks! See who can build the tallest tower using marshmallows, straws, and spaghetti noodles. Design a flag, and then play a game of bowling with cups! 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. 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. Reservation Transitioning to Medicare 4:00pm–6:00pm 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) Information for people transitioning to Medicare
5 pm			Reservation Eagle Point Solar & Platteville Main Street 5:30pm–6:30pm 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) The Main Street Program has teamed up with Eagle Point Solar to introduce a Rooftop Solar Group Buy Program. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Adult Book Club: Say Nothing 5:45pm–7:00pm Adults (18+) This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Platteville Public Library Room: Conference Room (210) 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 Tuesday evening book club? We discuss the same book on the third Thursday of the month at 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This month we're reading Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe.