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February 2025Happy Library Lovers month! We hope you find something you love in this month’s events. |
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📢 Library updateWhoops! Our overdue notices haven't been reaching your email. We are aware of the issue and are optimistic that the issue will be resolved soon.
In the meantime, if you want to check on the status of your items or renew overdue items, give us a call at (608) 348-7441 x 4 or check your account status online through plattevillepubliclibrary.org/catalog and log in with your library card number and PIN. And remember, the Library is fines free! |
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💙 Community Involvement FairLooking for ways to connect to others in your community? Talk to representatives from over 20 different organizations and learn how you can meet new people and become more involved locally at the annual Community Involvement Fair. |
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Would your service group, social club, or other community organization like to participate in this year’s fair? We have room for a few more groups to have a table in person, as well as space for groups to leave pamphlets, posters, and other information. |
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⌛ Antiques & Collectibles AppraisalAre your family heirlooms worth money to others, or simply worth priceless memories to you? Find out at Platteville’s own mini Antiques Roadshow! Sign up to be one of the 40 lucky people who have an item appraised by Mark Moran at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium (City Hall). Registration is required to have an item appraised, but registration is not required to come and watch the fun! Stop by the Library or call 608-348-7441 ext 4 to register.
Mark Moran has over 20 years of appraisal experience, co-authored more than two dozen books on antiques, appeared as a guest expert on "Antiques Roadshow," and has appraised antiques and collectibles at more than 1,000 events.
This event is sponsored by the Platteville Library Foundation. |
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🐤 Peeps-o-ramaSpring must be on the horizion - the Peeps are back! Drop in and use the extensive contents of our craft cupboards to discover your creative side as you make a book-themed diorama featuring marshmallow Peeps. All ages are invited to make a diorama as part of a group or on your own. We’ll provide all the supplies you need, including the Peeps. |
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📘 Winter Reading Bingo ChallengeYou still have a month left to complete your winter reading bingo! We have activities and prizes for all ages. Sign up on our website or using the Beanstack app. |
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🎨 Tiny Art showAdd a tiny bit of culture to your winter and check out our third annual library patron Tiny Art Show.
If you took home a library art kit or if you want to make an art piece using your own supplies, you can still submit your artwork for inclusion in the Tiny Art Show. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 7. All art will be returned following the show. |
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🏰 Fort Making ContestWhat kind of fort can you build from cardboard boxes, tarps, blankets, and tape? Test your construction and design skills. For ages 6-12. Registration not required. |
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🙋♀️ Kahoot-a-thonYoung trivia champions, the leader board is calling your name! Join us for a fast-paced hour of Kahoot trivia on your favorite topics. Snacks and prizes await! Ages 9-18. Registration not required. |
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⛏ FULL: Minecraft Winter WorkshopFebruary’s Minecraft workshop with Jay Gesin is full! Registration is currently open for the April Minecraft Architecture workshop. |
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🦜 Let’s Pretend: PiratesHang out in the Children’s Space for some imaginative play! This month, we’re imagining ourselves on the high seas as we play pirates. |
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✂ Let’s get craftyUnwind: We’ll make the tea, you bring the conversation and a project to work on.
Make it Midweek Broken Heart Coasters: Try your hand at grouting this month as we attempt to make mosaic coasters. Registration required. |
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💥 Teen Anime ClubJoin us each month for fun, food, and fandom! Our current anime is Astra Lost in Space. We also have a bonus extended edition Teen Anime Club meeting this month with our Anime Marathon on February 9! Ages 12-17. Registration not required. |
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📚 Let’s talk booksStop by the Library to pick up a copy of one of this month’s book club titles: Adult Book Club is reading The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore Monthly Morning Book Chat is sharing their current reads Monday Kids Book Club is reading books from the Binder of Doom series by Troy Cummings Thursday Kids Book Club is reading books from the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly series by Jordan Quinn Teen Book Club is reading Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness
Programming note: Teen Book Club will be switching to Teen Book Chat starting in March. Come and share the books you’re loving each month! |
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🌱 Seed SwapYou asked, we’re trying it! We’ve started an ongoing seed swap on the counter under the library staircase. Bring in the extra seeds that you aren't planning to use and try out some new varieties. Labeled seeds only, please. |
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⛔ Library closingsThe Library will be closed Monday, February 17 for staff in-service. |
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🔮 Looking aheadKeep an eye out for our March events, including: |
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