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Our block of Elm Street has seen better days, so we're excited to see it getting redone this spring. Elm Street may be intermittently blocked off during construction, but the parking lot on the corner of Chestnut and Pine is open for library parking.
From the city website: "Elm Street between Pine and Furnace Streets is scheduled for reconstruction in 2017. It will be done in 2 phases. The portion between Pine and Main Streets will be done first from early spring until late May or early June. The other portion from Main Street to Furnace Street will be done from June to September."
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We will be closed for a half day on Thursday, May 4 for staff training. We'll be closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, and we'll reopen for our regular hours from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
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Half Price Fines Day
Monday, April 10
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
It's Patron Appreciation Day at the Platteville Public Library, and we're offering 50% off all fines. If you come to the library and pay half of the balance on your account we will forgive the other half. This is applicable to fines on Platteville Public Library items and does include fines for lost or damaged items.
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Patron Appreciation Day
Monday, April 10
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Even if you don't have fines that need waiving (or maybe especially if you don't have fines that need waiving), we appreciate you! Our work would be pointless and non-existent without our patrons. Stop in Monday to enjoy treats and coffee.
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Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest
April 1 - April 30
All ages
As part of our National Library Week celebrations, we're asking our library patrons of all ages to design a bookmark related to our summer theme: Build a Better World. Winning bookmarks will be professionally printed and handed out at the library as our official summer library program bookmarks.
Entries may be submitted from April 1 through April 30. For entry forms and complete contest rules, stop by the library or download an entry form.
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Egg Dyeing
Friday, April 14
9:30 am - 1:00 pm (30 minute sessions)
All ages. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
You bring the hard-boiled eggs and we provide a plethora of dyes. Call 348-7441 ext 3 to sign up for a 30 minute session.
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Friendship Craft Time
Sunday, April 23
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 4-10
Join special guest presenters UWP Platteville Early Childhood Association for friendship stories and crafts. No registration.
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Play-palooza
Ages 0-6
Wednesday, May 3
10:00 - 11:30 am
Thursday, May 4
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Drop in and play with toys, puppets, puzzles, and more. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
No registration.
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No School Block Party
Friday, May 5
1:00 - 3:00 pm
All ages
Children of all ages are invited to drop in to build with LEGO and other blocks. Children 0-6 must be with an adult. No registration.
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Zoo Animals Craft Time
Sunday, May 7
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 4-10
Join special guest presenters UWP Platteville Early Childhood Association for animal stories and crafts. No registration.
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In Stitches
Monday, April 17 (third Monday of the month)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Ages 12 - adult
Join us for crafting, conversation, and cookies at the library. You bring your own project, we'll bring refreshments. All kinds of portable craft projects welcome. Come when you can, leave when you have to.
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Library Book Club
Tuesday, April 18 (third Tuesday of the month)
6:00 pm
Location: Julie's Da Vine Wine & Stein (110 W Main St)
In April, the Library Book Club is reading Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Celebrate Earth Day and the start of spring with this memoir about plants, science, and relationships. This month's meeting will be held offsite at Julie's Da Vine Wine & Stein. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
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Unassigned Reading Club
Friday, April 28
4:00 pm
At Driftless Market
Join the book club with no assigned book. We meet at Driftless Market once a month to chat about what we've been reading and give each other book recommendations. Stop by for iced tea and find your next favorite book.
No registration.
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Movie Night: La La Land
Rated PG-13
Monday, May 1
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Mia (Emma Stone), a struggling actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a struggling jazz pianist, fall for each other amidst their differences. Documented through musical numbers and beautiful scenery, the two try to stay connected as both of their career paths begin to steer away from each other.
Movie snacks provided, or feel free to bring in your favorite film watching treat.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? 348-7441 x4
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Make it Monday: Candy Flowers
Monday, May 8 (second Monday of the month)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages 12 - adult
Each month we try something new that we found on Pinterest. This month brings a crop of May flowers made out of candy. Call us at 348-7441 ext 4 or stop by the library to sign up.
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Library Book Club
Tuesday, May 16 (third Tuesday of the month)
6:00 pm
In May, the Library Book Club is reading Multiple Choice by Alejandro Zambra. This novella from Chile puts the reader in a more active role by asking a series of absurdist multiple choice questions about love, family, and authority. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
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Summer is right around the corner! Watch for more details to come about programs and our new online registration system.
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Dine out at Benvenuto's on the second Sunday of the month, mention the library, and a portion of your bill will go to the Platteville Library Foundation. Upcoming dates are May 14, June 11, and July 9.
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You might have seen Lydia's Oscar joke on our Facebook page or Twitter feed, but did you know that over 888,000 people have also seen it on our Facebook page, and it was retweeted by Twitter's CEO on his personal account?
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