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The library will be closed
- Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving
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Fantastic Beasts Treasure Hunt
November 9 - 16
All ages
Mythological beasts are loose in the library! Pick up a treasure hunt form, hunt down the beasts, and decode the magic phrase to enter our contest drawing. We'll pick two winners who will each get a $10 gift certificate good at either Platteville movie theater. For all ages.
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KidLection
November 1-8
Ages 0-17
It's time for kids to get a say! Cast a vote for your favorite past president in our library voting booth and get an "I Voted!" sticker. Write-in votes are welcome.
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Drop-in Saturday Storytime
Saturday, November 12
10:00 - 10:30 am
All ages (family program)
This week's theme: "1,2,3 Books and Me!"
No registration.
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Reptiles & Insects Extravaganza
Sunday, November 13
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 4 - 10
Join UW-Platteville's Circle K and Animal House for an afternoon of animals, stories, and crafts. Registration is required; call 348-7441 ext 4 to register.
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Movie Day: Finding Dory
Wednesday, November 16
Various times
All ages - children 6 and under must be with an adult
Just keep swimming your way over to the library for a movie day. Sign up to watch Finding Dory from 10:00 - 11:45 am, 4:00 - 5:45 pm, or 6:00 - 7:45 pm. Registration is required; call 348-7441 ext 4 to register. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
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Play-palooza
Saturday, November 19
10:00 - 11:00 am
All ages
Drop in and play with puppets, puzzles, and more.
Children 6 and under must be with an adult.
No registration.
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Winter Craft Time
Sunday, November 20
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 3-8
Join the UW-P Platteville Early Childhood Association for winter stories and crafts. Call 348-7441 ext 3 to sign up.
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Building Party
Saturday, November 26
10:00 - 11:00 am
All ages
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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Movie Night
Monday, November 7
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Get in an Election Day mood with a politically themed comedy. Monday's movie will be determined by a vote at the door. The candidates are The Campaign (R) or Swing Vote (PG-13). 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: Pine Cone Gnomes
Monday, November 14
(second Monday of the month)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Teens (grade 7+) - adult
Each month we try something new that we found on Pinterest. In November, we're making ridiculously adorable gnomes out pine cones. Call us at 348-7441 ext 4 or stop by the library to sign up.
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Library Book Club: The Tsar of Love and Techno
Tuesday, November 15 (third Tuesday of the month)
6:00 pm
Ages 18+
No registration
In November we’re reading The Tsar of Love and Techno by Anthony Marra. These interwoven short stories begin in Leningrad 1937 and end somewhere in space and time. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
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International Games Day
Saturday, November 19
12:00 - 4:00 pm
All ages
No registration
Celebrate International Games Day at the library! Stop by to play some board games, learn how to play mahjong, or sign up for our Scrabble tournament. Check the library website or our Facebook page for more details.
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In Stitches
Monday, November 21 (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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Food For Thought will not be held in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Upcoming Computer Classes
Getting Started with Publisher
Thursday, November 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
With Microsoft Publisher 2013, you can create posters, brochures, banners, and more. Learn how to use graphics such as clip art, text boxes, and shapes to create a sample greeting card.
- Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
Getting Started with Canva
November 17, 10:00 am – noon
Canva is a free online program that allows you to create posters, cards, graphics for social media posts, and more. Learn how to use text boxes, shapes, and clip art to create graphics from scratch and using Canva’s preset options.
- Skills required: basic mouse and keyboard experience
- Call 348-7441 ext 4 to register
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Book Sale
Monday, November 28 - Sunday, December 4
"Give your shelf a gift" and find something new to read during those long winter nights. Stop by our programming room during library hours and check out our selection of donated and used library books. Check the library website or our Facebook page for prices and special deals.
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Wisconsin's Digital Library (aka OverDrive) is getting a facelift this month. The new site goes live November 7. You can get a sneak peek by clicking on the banner in the app or on the website. The updated site has been designed to be faster and easier to use.
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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 November 13 and December 11.
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