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The library will be closed Friday, October 7 for staff in-service.
No fines accumulate when we're closed. Please use the book drop for returns.
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It's been one year since we launched our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. In our first year we've already had a dozen participants who have reached their goal of one thousand books! Everyone who is currently signed up for the program should keep an eye out for their invitation to our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party on October 23.
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Not participating in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten yet? Stop by the children's desk and we'll get you signed up. It's great for your child's development, and it's also easy for parents: you don't have to write down book titles, re-reads are not only allowed but encouraged, and there's lots of stickers involved. We're talking US Olympic team levels of winning here. But don't wait too long to sign up - only children who haven't started kindergarten can participate.
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Starting in September, all new library cards will be automatically assigned a PIN. Find out what you can do with your PIN and how to change your PIN on our website.
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Stop by the library and many other Platteville Main Street businesses from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on October 29 for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating.
We'll also be handing out treats at the library on October 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
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Drop-in Saturday Storytime
Saturday, October 1
10:00 - 10:30 am
All ages (family program)
This week's theme: Socks and Shoes! No registration.
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Fun on the Farm Craft Time
Sunday, October 2
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 3-8
Join the UWP Platteville Early Childhood Association for farm-themed stories and crafts. Call 348-7441 ext 3 to sign up.
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No School Drop In Building Party
Friday, October 14
1:00 - 2:00 pm
All ages are invited to drop in and be creative with LEGO and other building blocks.
Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
No registration.
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Crafternoon
Wednesday, October 19
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Be creative with the contents of our craft cupboards.
Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
No registration.
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Halloween programs
Sunday, October 16
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 3-8
Join the UWP Platteville Early Childhood Association for Halloween stories and crafts. Call 348-7441 ext 3 to sign up.
Sunday, October 30
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Ages 4-10
Join the UWP Circle K organization for Halloween stories and crafts. Call 348-7441 ext 3 to sign up.
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Drop-in Saturday Storytime
Saturday, October 29
10:00 - 10:30 am
All ages (family program)
This week's theme: Magic Show! No registration.
Storytime will be followed by a balloon-tying demonstration from 10:30 - 10:50 am.
Allergy warning: latex balloons
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Make it Monday: 8-bit Perler Beads
Monday, October 10 (second Monday of the month)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages 12 - adult
Each month we try something new that we found on Pinterest. In October, everything old is new again, including those melty, plastic beads from your childhood and the pixelated look of old school video games. We’ll combine the two to make fun, modern keychains and magnets with retro appeal. Call us at 348-7441 ext 4 or stop by the library to sign up.
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Tabletop Tuesdays
Tuesday, October 11
(second Tuesday of the month)
6:00 pm
Teens and adults (Ages 12+)
Check out our board game collection! In October we’re playing Betrayal at House on the Hill. Take turns exploring a spooky mansion in this strategic and suspenseful board game. When one player betrays the rest of the group, collaborate with your teammates to defeat the traitor and escape the mansion.
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Book to Art Club
Wednesday, October 12
7:00 pm
Registration required
Ages 12+ and adults
Read. Talk. Make.
Pick up this spooky YA book at the circulation desk, then come for a casual discussion while we make a craft based on the book. This month: altering vintage photographs for a creepy Halloween display.
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In Stitches
Monday, October 17 (third Monday of the month)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Ages 12 - adult
Join us for crafting, chatting, 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, October 18 (third Tuesday of the month)
6:00 pm
Ages 18+
In October we’re reading The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr, the bestselling author of several memoirs. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk. No registration.
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Movie Night: Our Kind of Traitor
Rated R
Monday, October 24
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Based on the novel by John le Carré. While on vacation, a married couple unwittingly befriends a flamboyant and charismatic Russian named Dima, who, unbeknownst to them, is a kingpin money launderer for the mafia. When Dima confides to his new friends that he plans to escape from the mob, they're quickly swept into the dangerous world of international espionage.
Movie snacks provided, or feel free to bring in your favorite film watching treat.
Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? 348-7441 x4
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Food for Thought Reading Group
Friday, October 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 hot tea and find your next favorite book.
No registration.
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Upcoming Computer Classes
Microsoft Word: Résumés
Thursday, October 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how to edit a résumé by moving text, changing fonts, bulleting lists, making columns, and adding formatting. This is an introduction to Microsoft Word 2013.
- Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
Google Docs and Drive I
Thursday, October 13, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Google Docs is a free, web-based office software suite that specializes in collaboration. Google Drive offers free, web-based file storage. Explore the unique functions of Google Docs and learn how to create and share documents.
Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience. Experience using Gmail is helpful, but not necessary
- Gmail: students may use a personal or class account
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
Google Docs and Drive II
Thursday, October 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how to create and share documents, forms, spreadsheets, and calendars. This class will build on the class from the previous week.
- Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience, Google Docs I or equivalent experience
- Gmail: students may use a personal or class account
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
Getting Started with PowerPoint
Thursday, October 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how to turn photos into a basic slideshow. This is an introduction to PowerPoint 2013.
- Note: photos will be provided.
- Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
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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 October 9, November 13, December 11.
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Be a part of a global book club with "This is Where it Ends" by Marieke Nijkamp.
Unlimited copies of this e-book and e-audiobook are available through Wisconsin's Digital Library between October 13-27, so there's no wait to get your copy. Check out the book at http://bit.ly/2cLfxkP.
If you've never used your library card to download e-books, stop by the reference desk and we'll give you directions for setting up your OverDrive account.
This Is Where It Ends is a compelling story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. It follows four teens who face what is every student’s worst nightmare: a boy with a gun. Told from the student’s perspective, this powerful fictional account is important in its timeliness. At its core, Marieke Nijkamp’s debut young adult novel is a must read, gripping tale from start to finish.
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