Updated Summer Hours
The library is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday from 10am-1pm. Come in and browse the collection, pick up holds, use the computers, and check out the children's department. These will be our hours of operation until further notice.
Check our website and Facebook page for our most current information.
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Adult Grab & Go Kits
Adult Grab & Go kits will continue through the summer, thanks to funding from the Platteville Library Foundation! Kits are available during library hours on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Look for these upcoming kits:
- July 6 - 10: Pulled String Art
- July 12 - 17: Clay Wind Chimes
- July 19 - 24: Random Acts of Kindness Kit
- July 26 - 31: Stargazing
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Adult Summer Library Challenge
June 1 - August 27
There's still plenty of time to start the Adult Summer Library Challenge. Get a library water bottle and pick out a free book when you earn eight badges by reading books, watching movies, and doing summer activities. Here's some ideas to get you started:
- Stop by Music in the Park to earn the "Sound of Music" badge (and maybe you'll even spot the library Book Bike!).
- Come to the Virtual Vineyard Murder Mystery to earn the "It's a Mystery" badge.
- If you went to Heritage Day at the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museum you can earn the "Pondering the Past" badge.
- Eat some locally grown veggies from the Platteville Farmer's Market to earn the "Let's Eat" badge.
- Make a Grab & Go project from the library to earn the "Be Creative" badge.
- Check out a magazine from Libby/OverDrive to earn the "Tech Time" badge.
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Platteville Adult Book Club
Tuesday, July 20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Park in-person
Our July book club will meet in City Park (weather permitting) If the weather is bad, we will meet at the library. In July, we will be discussing They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. For information on how to join book group, please email Kelli at kmiller@plattevillepubliclibrary.org.
No registration is required.
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The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance
Wednesday, July 7
6 pm via Zoom
Join Chaya Milchten as she educates and empowers us about car maintenance. Chaya has done several programs for libraries and is an automotive educator, journalist and empowerment speaker. Her website, Mechanic Shop Femme, has received many accolades. Chaya will present her
program via Zoom. Register here. |
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Virtual Vineyard Murder Mystery
Saturday, July 10
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Who stabbed Enrich Newgate with a corkscrew at the Spencer-Gasser Estates wine tasting? Put on your detective hat, join us on Zoom to interview our six suspects, and see if you can figure out whodunit. Sign up on your own or with a group of friends. Register here or call (608) 348-7441 ext 4.
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Mental Health Series: Happiness
Monday, July 12
6-7 p.m. via Zoom
The third of our mental health series is all about Happiness. Join Dr. Marc Wruble of the Family Resource Center as he discusses happiness and how it impacts our mental health and well being. Registration required for a zoom link.
Register here. For more information call 608-348-7441, x4. |
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Summer Reading Program June1 - August 27!
Sign up online or in the children's area (we have an iPad for you to sign up). Summer Reading runs from Tuesday, June 1- Friday, August 27. There are reading challenges for babies, preschool, kids and teens. Questions? Call the children's department at (608) 348-7441 x3. |
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Animal Pose Yoga for Kids
Tuesday, July 13
6:00-6:30 p.m.
City Park
Young children and an adult are invited to City Park for a yoga session. Bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle. Registration is required. Register here. This event will be rescheduled in case of bad weather. |
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LIVE Animals with the Mississippi River Museum
Thursday, July 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Broske Center
Children will learn why some animals have tails and what they do with them. Learn about tail adaptations and meet a few live animals up close! Registration and masks are required. Sign up here. Registration required.
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Messy Mondays
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Smith Park
Starting June 14
Ages: 7 and up
Crafts geared for elementary age children. Children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult.
July 12- Slime Making
July 19- Papier-mâché
July 26- Shaving Cream Art
Join the library at Smith Park every week (weather permitting) for some messy crafts and activities. This is part of the city Parks & Rec "Recess" program. Registration not required.
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Storytime in the Park
Tuesdays at 10 starting June 15
City Park
Ages: 0-6 years
Join the library for Storytime at City Park! We'll have stories, songs, bubbles, and more (weather permitting)! Bring a stuffie and a blanket or towel to sit on. Registration not required.
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Kids Book Club in the Park- Dragon books
Smith Park
Tuesday, July 27
6:30 P.M.
Join Ms. Lydia at Smith Park on the last Tuesday of the month June-August to talk about books. July is Dragon Books. Register here.
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Teen Craft Day
Wednesday, July 7
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Community Room
Ages: 12-17
Registration required.
Slime, Giant Letters, Mugs, Mod Podge, and more! Due to social distancing a limited number of sign ups are available- register today! |
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Henna for Teens
Wednesday, July 21
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Community Room
Ages: 12-17
Registration required.
Learn how to apply henna and get your own temporary design. Due to social distancing a limited number of sign ups are available- register today! |
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Storywalks
Did you know that the library has storywalks that you can check out and also see displayed around Platteville? A storywalk is a book that is exhibited on several panels to create a "movable" story. As you walk along the path, you are able to read the story. Here is a storywalk that is on display at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Memorial Park from July 2-9. For more information about the storywalks, contact the Children's Department at (608) 348-7441 x3. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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