Don't miss our third annual Community Involvement Fair!
Saturday, January 25 · 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Are you looking for a new way to get involved and meet people in 2020? Learn about community service groups, local social organizations, and volunteer opportunities at our annual Community Involvement Fair.
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Food for Fines
Ongoing through Sunday, February 2
There's still time to erase your library fines and support the Platteville Food Pantry. For every item you bring in for the Food Pantry (food and non-food items accepted), we'll waive $1.00 of your fines. Visit http://plattevillepubliclibrary.org/foodforfines/ for more details.
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Pal-entine's Day
Saturday, February 15 · 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop in for waffles, coffee, and crafts to celebrate friendship, Leslie Knope-style. All ages welcome.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Sunday, February 16
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sign up as a team of 1 to 4 people. Each team will receive an identical 500 piece puzzle and will compete to see who can put their puzzle together first. All ages welcome. Click here to register (required).
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Free Movie Monday: Judy
January 27 · 5:30 pm
A new film about Judy Garland and her performing career starring Renee Zellweger. Rated PG-13. Movie popcorn provided. For teens (grade 7+) and adults.
Tabletop Tuesday
February 4 · 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Your move! Sample the Library's selection of tabletop games or bring your own. Groups are welcome; snacks provided. No registration. For teens (grade 7+) and adults.
Jobseeker & Unemployment Assistance
Friday, February 14 · 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Are you seeking a job, applying for unemployment benefits, or looking for resources? Make an appointment with staff from the Department of Workforce Development. Four one-hour appointments are available; call 608-348-7441 ext. 4 or visit plattevillepubliclibrary.org/signup.
Self-Care Sunday: Meditation Circle
February 9 · 2:00 pm
We've got a different activity each month to help you de-stress in time for the week. This month, join us for a meditation led by Danielle Carlson, co-owner of Rooted Studio, LLC. Ages 18+
Make it Monday: Stacked Farmhouse Books
Monday, February 10 · 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Transform old books into a farmhouse-style decoration. For teens (grade 7+) and adults. Click here to register (required).
Science Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, February 11 · 6:00 pm
This month's book is How Long 'Til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin, the first African-American to win a Hugo Award for Best Novel. Science Fiction Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month; no registration.
Bring Your Own Craft Night
Monday, February 17 · 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bring along whatever project you're working on and join us for crafting, cookies, and conversation. Registration not required. For teens (grade 7+) and adults.
Adult Book Club
Tuesday, February 18 · 6:00 pm
Can love conquer all odds - even a Nazi concentration camp? Come discuss The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris during our Library Book Club in February. Book club meets every month on the third Tuesday of the month. No registration required. For ages 18+.
Free Movie Monday: The Thin Man
February 24 · 5:30 pm
A classic black and white film from 1934 starring Myrna Loy and William Powell as author Dashiell Hammett's famous wisecracking sleuths Nick and Nora Charles. Movie popcorn provided. For teens (grade 7+) and adults.
Peeps-o-rama 2020
Saturday, February 29 · 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday, March 1 · 2 pm - 4 pm
Create a diorama based on a book using marshmallow Peeps. Supplies are provided. Participants who are 12 and under must be accompanied by a teammate 13 or older. All ages welcome. Click here to register (required).
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Spring Storytime: Infant & Toddler
Mondays at 10:00 am or Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Children aged 6-35 months and an adult. Registration begins February 3. Register from our Library calendar or call (608) 348-7441 ext 3.
Monday Storytime signup: click here for more information.
Tuesday storytime sign up: click here for more information.
Spring Storytime: Family Storytime
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Children aged 6 months to 6 years and an adult. Registration is recommended (begins February 3). Register from our Library calendar or call (608) 348-7441 ext. 3.
Spring Storytime: Stories & Play
Fridays at 10:00 am
Children of all ages and an adult. No registration required.
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Bad Art Night
Friday, February 14 · 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Teens aged 12-17 are invited to make Ugly Art. Let's celebrate mediocre art by clashing colors and coloring outside the lines! No registration required.
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Crafty Saturday
February 1 · 10:00 am
A new craft every month for all ages. Come create at the library! No registration required.
Play-Palooza
Saturday, February 8 · 10:00 am
Toys, puppets, puzzles, games and more for young children. No registration required.
Let's Pretend: Pizzeria & Ice Cream Shop
Monday, February 10 - Saturday, February 29
Pretend to run a restaurant!
Lego Building
Saturday, February 15 · 2:00 pm
Be creative with Legos and other building blocks. No registration required.
Game Day
Friday, February 28 · 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nintendo Switch, board and card games for all ages. No registration required.
Early Release Activities
Every Wednesday · 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stuff to do! Ages 7 - 17.
Please note that children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver aged 14 or older at all times in the Library.
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Did you get an ereading device over the holidays? Wisconsin's Digital Library may be for you! Download ebooks and audiobooks to your device easily. Libby is a reading app for your Android, Apple, and Windows 10 devices for borrowing free library materials from our statewide collection. Try the OverDrive app to get the same materials on your Kindle or Kindle Fire.
Need help getting started? Stop by the first floor Ask Desk or visit help.libbyapp.com (Libby app) or help.overdrive.com (OverDrive app) for more information.
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Dave, Library Page: The small town characters, settings, and situations that emanate from Lake Wobegon Days and tales spun by Garrison Keillor during "A Prairie Home Companion" public radio shows gently reveal common triumphs and travails. Many of us are Lake Wobegon natives. I occasionally journey to Lake Wobegon to remind myself we always will live in "the little town that time forgot and the decades cannot improve ... where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average."
Kelli, Outreach Coordinator: The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience by Hilary and Chelsea Clinton covers the gamut of women who have faced adversity, challenges, and opposition to come out on top. The book contains short essays about each woman that are easy to read in a sitting with commentary by the authors. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an inspirational book with strong female characters and courageous historical stories.
Rachel, Circulation Assistant: I recommend the book Katt vs Dogg by James Patterson. This book is a fast read and will have you laughing out loud. It is a great book for children and adults to read together. If you love animals you will love this book.
Valerie, Youth Services Assistant: I really enjoy the podcasts from the radio program On Being. The host, Krista Tippett, brilliantly interviews a wide variety of people who are devoted to improving the human condition from many different angles. They are always very inspiring to me and help me on my spiritual journey.
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