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.
*The library will be closed on Friday, June 11 for a staff in-service.*
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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:
- June 2 - 5: Bottlecap magnets
- June 6 - 12: Beaded bookmarks
- June 14 - 19: Sun prints
- June 21 - 26: Rainbow wall hanging
- June 28 - July 3: Floating chalk prints
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Summer Reading Program starts June 1!
Summer reading isn't just for kids - sign up for our adult summer library challenge starting June 1! Adults can choose from a range of activities to earn badges, including reading, watching, and doing new things. Earn 8 badges and you'll get a free book and a prize. You'll also be entered to win one of three $25 Platteville Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.
Sign up online or download the Beanstack tracker app on your phone or tablet. Find out more at
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Pachinko Book Discussion
Monday, June 7
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Park in-person
Join us for a book discussion about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. This book explores the complexities of post-colonial Japan and we will discuss the impact on East Asian culture. Masks are required and we will practice social distancing. Books will be available at the library for checkout.
No registration is required.
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Platteville Adult Book Club
Tuesday, June 15
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Park in-person
Our June book club will meet in City Park (weather permitting) If the weather is bad, we will meet virtually. In June, we will be discussing Normal People by Sally Rooney. Masks are required and we will socially distance. For information on how to join book group, please email Kelli at kmiller@plattevillepubliclibrary.org.
No registration is required.
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Pruning & Snipping Plants with Grant County Master Gardeners
Wednesday, June 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Zoom
Learn some tips from a master gardener to keep your plants in tiptop shape. Help your plants look better and live longer with these pruning skills.
Registration required for Zoom link. Sign up here. For more information, contact the library at (608) 348-7441 x4. |
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Got Solar?
Thursday, June 24
6 pm - 7 pm
Zoom
Curious about the new solar array at UW-Platteville? Come join Amy Seeboth-Wilson as she explains this exciting project, its benefits to the community, and how you could utilize solar power.
Registration required for Zoom link. Sign up here. For more information, contact the library at (608) 348-7441 x4. |
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Mental Health Series: Compassion Fatigue
Monday, June 14
6 pm via Zoom
Compassion Fatigue, a virtual presentation with Dr. Marc Wruble of the Platteville Community Resource Center, is the first of three Mental Health programs scheduled for this summer. Join us for discussions on how to handle our mental health during this time of stress.
Please register with an email address, the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the presentation. Sign up here. Questions? Contact the Library at (608) 348-7441 x4. |
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Mental Health Series: Post Pandemic Trauma (or Healing) Monday, June 28
6:00-7:00 pm
Zoom
Post Pandemic Trauma (or Healing) is the second in our virtual presetantion series on mental health with Dr. Marc Wruble of the Platteville Community Resource Center.
Please register with an email address, the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the presentation. Sign up here. Questions? Contact the Library at (608) 348-7441 x4. |
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Summer Reading Program starts June 1!
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, June 8
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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Book Club for Kids at Smith Park
Tuesday, June 29
6:30-7:30 p.m.
We are talking Graphic Novels! Join Ms. Lydia at Smith Park on the last Tuesday of the month June-August to talk about books. Register here. Registration is required. |
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Book Signing with Ms. Lydia
Saturday, June 26
11 a.m.
City Park
The library's very own Ms. Lydia will be reading her debut picture book, Dear Librarian, at a special outdoor story time and book signing.
Books will be available for purchase at the event through Kismet Books.
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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.
June 14- Rock Art
June 21- Giant Bubbles
June 28- Mural Painting
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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Bad Art Day- For Teens
Wednesday, June 9
1:00-2:00 p.m.
In the library
Ages: 12-17
Registration and masks required.
We can't all be great artists, so let's celebrate the mediocre by matching clashing colors and making the ugliest art we can. Due to social distancing, a limited number of sign-ups are available. Register today! |
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Tie Dye Day- For Teens
Wednesday, June 23
1:00-2:00 p.m.
In the library
Ages: 12-17
Registration and masks required.
Bring your own shirt, we'll supply the dye. Due to social distancing, a limited number of sign-ups are available. Register today! |
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Are you looking for your next great read? Each month we give out free copies of BookPage as part of our library's subscription. Look on the counter under the staircase for this monthly magazine filled with new, great reads for all ages and interests! You might even see someone you recognize in the upcoming June issue. |
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Check out our latest staff recommendations!
Valerie, Children's Services Assistant: I am recommending the Teen book Feed by M.T. Anderson. I liked the book because it is way outside of the type of genre I would normally read, and I enjoyed having my mind stretched. It is a futuristic book surrounding a group of teens living in a very advanced social media reality which tries to control people's minds. Ultimately, it causes trouble with a female teen.
Kelli, Outreach Services Coordinator: Pixar does it again! I love, love, love the movie Soul! It is a great story about a man and a soul who both learn lessons about living every day to its fullest potential and enjoying the moment. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and features music by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Baptiste.
Leanne, Circulation Supervisor: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This was a very atmospheric book with an ending I did not see coming. A very satisfying read. Dreaming Darkly by Caitlin Kittredge was a great Teen read that kept me guessing the entire time. I couldn't put it down! The Haunting of Gillespie House by Darcy Coates was a really good ghost story with twists and turns that keep you wanting more.
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