Animal Masquerade

Make a bear or bunny or some other animal mask out of paper plates, construction paper, and popsicle sticks. Great for selfies and pictures. Preschoolers with an adult. No registration required.

Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

Let's Make Slime!: Student-Led Program

Ages 6-11, join local students for a slime-making event and learn some science! No registration required.

Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

Teen Book Club

Teens 12-17 are invited to pick up a copy of the current book and come to our monthly meetings. This month, we will be discussing Redwall by Brian Jacques. New readers are welcome!  To sign up call or stop by the library.

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)

In Our Taylor Swift Friendship Era: Student-Led Program

Children and Teens, join local students to make beaded friendship bracelets, eat snacks, and listen to music (singing along is encouraged but not required!), all inspired by Taylor Swift. No registration required.

Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

You Should See Me in a Crown Teen Read

This book club will be meeting every week in April to talk about the book You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Teens will discuss the book and its themes, eat snacks, and do crafts and activities. A free copy of the book will be given to each participant. ......More

This book club will be meeting every week in April to talk about the book You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Teens will discuss the book and its themes, eat snacks, and do crafts and activities. A free copy of the book will be given to each participant. The April 10 meeting will be talking about chapters 1-11 (pgs 3-96, "Week 0" and "Week 1"). The April 17 meeting will be talking about chapters 12-27 (pgs 99-225, "Week 2" and "Week 3") The April 24 meeting will be talking about chapters 28-39 (pgs 229-324, "Week 4") If you aren't able to finish the reading in time, come anyway! Registration is recommended but not required; registrants will be given priority when handing out the free books. Walk-ins will receive a book while supplies last.

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)

Reptile/Exotic Pet Day

Join the Madison Area Herpetological Society (MAHS) to learn about reptiles! Live animals will be present.  Children ages 8 years and younger must be with an adult.

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)

Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest - last day to enter

Your artwork could be our official 2024 summer bookmark design!  We'll pick designs from four age divisions (birth - kindergarten, 1st - 6th grade, 7th - 12th grade, and adult) and have them professionally printed and handed out as part of the summer library program......More

Your artwork could be our official 2024 summer bookmark design!  We'll pick designs from four age divisions (birth - kindergarten, 1st - 6th grade, 7th - 12th grade, and adult) and have them professionally printed and handed out as part of the summer library program. This year's theme is "Adventure begins at your library."  Entries may be submitted from April 1 through April 30. For entry forms and complete contest rules, download an entry form from plattevillepubliclibrary.org/makeyourmark or stop by the library.

Platteville Public Library

Scoops & Shades for Sunny Days: Student-Led Program

Teens, join local students for a summer-themed event! Decorate sunglasses, make ice cream, and listen to music. No registration required.

Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

Plant Swap

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. Got extra plants? Houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and other plants can be dropped off T......More

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. Got extra plants? Houseplants, seeds, bulbs, and other plants can be dropped off Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4 during library hours. Any healthy, pest-free plants will be accepted. Please label the plant or seed with its name and any care instructions. Any containers a plant is brought in will go with the plant to its new home.

Platteville Public Library at Large Study Room (1st floor)

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate at the library with Star Wars crafts and activities

Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate at the library with Star Wars crafts and activities

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)

Monthly Morning Book Chat

Join fellow book lovers each month for a cup of coffee and a discussion about the books you’ve been reading recently. This book club has no required reading list!

Platteville Public Library at Large Study Room (1st floor)

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Platteville Public Library at Community Room (2nd floor)

Teen Anime Club

Fun, food, and fandom! Teens are welcome to join us as we eat snacks and watch anime. No registration.

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)

Unwind

Join fellow crocheting and knitting lovers each month for a cup of tea and conversation with opportunities to learn and share new techniques and ideas.

Platteville Public Library at Large Study Room (1st floor)

Kid's Book Club

Children age 7-11 years are invited to pick up a copy of the current book--books from the Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel-- and come to our monthly meetings. New readers are welcome!  To sign up please stop by the library or call 608-348-7441, ext. 3.

Platteville Public Library at Children's Space (2nd floor)