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December 2021

New hours

Starting Monday, November 29, the Library will be open

• Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Labor Day through Memorial Day)

We look forward to seeing you with our expanded evening and weekend hours!

Library closures

• Friday, December 10 for staff in-service

• Friday, December 24

• Saturday, December 25

• Sunday, December 26

• Saturday, January 1, 2022

• Sunday, January 2, 2022

The Library will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 31.

Make an informed purchase this year

Trying to decide what brand to buy as you shop this December? Here’s the best deal you’ll find: your library card gets you access to Consumer Reports product reviews and ratings from the comfort of your home, thanks to our Southwest Wisconsin Library System subscription.

If you’re prompted for your Patron ID, enter your library card number.

Small Business Passport

Monday, November 22 - Saturday, December 18

Registration not required

Support small businesses and travel to some new places in Platteville. Pick up a “Small Business Passport” at the library or at one of over 40 participating businesses. Visit at least five of the businesses on the passport to have your passport “stamped.” Return your passport to the Library by December 18 to get a small prize and be entered in the grand prize drawing for a $25 gift certificate, good at many area businesses.

Festive Fridays

Friday December 3, 10, 17

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Stop in at the Library as you stroll downtown Platteville during “Hometown Friday Nights.” Make a winter craft, use our paper and bows to wrap your gifts, or buy a library themed gift for your favorite bookworm!

Puzzle Swap

December 1 - January 31

Did you already put together every single puzzle you own during 2020 and now you’re ready for something new? Bring in your old jigsaw puzzles and swap them for a new (to you!) puzzle. Bringing puzzles without taking any (and taking puzzles without bringing any) is okay, too! No puzzles with missing pieces, please.

Community Involvement List

Our 2022 Community Involvement List is underway! Services groups, social groups, clubs, and volunteer opportunities are all welcome to be included on our community-wide listing. To be included, groups must be in the Platteville area, be open to new members, and offer an opportunity for people to be involved. Our updated list will be released at the end of January 2022.

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 21

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Join us in December for our annual “book potluck.” Bring any book(s) that you enjoyed this year to share and discuss. No registration required.

Help find the gnome!

December 1 - 31

A gnome is lost on our second floor! Find him in a new location each week and let the librarians know what he’s reading.

Storytime Online

Watch all of your favorite Platteville Public Library children’s librarians share stories each week from the comfort of your own home. Watch (and rewatch) on facebook.com/plattevillepubliclibrary. New videos are posted each Friday at 10 am.

Early Release Wednesdays

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Children and teens

Drop-in

Join us each week for activities at the library.

Read to Maloo

Wednesday, December 1

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to Maloo the parrot.

Pajama time

Saturday, December 4

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

For young children plus an adult

Registration required

Hang out at the library in your pajamas! Build a blanket fort and enjoy snacks and stories after hours.

Teen Craft Day

Saturday, December 11

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ages 12 - 17

Registration required

Make a holiday gift, or craft something for yourself.

Crafter-noon Week

December 28, 29, 30

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

All ages

Drop in

Come and craft at the library over winter break.