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December 2022

Season’s “readings”! If you’re one of those folks trying to squeeze in another book or two to reach your yearly reading goal, may we suggest a graphic novel, audiobook, or a teen book as an excellent and quick read? And for those days when you don’t want to do anything besides curl up with a good book but you can’t make it into the library because your driveway is full of snow, we’re still here for you through Wisconsin’s Digital Library / Libby.

Closings

The Library will be closed Friday, December 9 for staff in-service.

The Library will be closed Friday, December 23 - Monday, December 26.

The Library will be closed Sunday, January 1 - Monday, January 2.

December events

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Make sure your game closet is ready to go before cabin fever sets in. Bring in those puzzles you’ve put together already and the board games that your household is tired of, and take home some new (to you) games and puzzles. You don’t need to bring anything in to take something home, and you can bring things in without taking anything home. We’ll take puzzles and games for any age level and any difficulty level - just please don’t bring in anything with missing pieces! Look for the “swap” on the first floor large print shelves for the entire months of December and January.

Winter window wonderland

Our Goodnight Moon window decoration is making us feel extra warm and cozy! Make sure you vote for your favorite winter window display (aka the Library's) as part of the Platteville Regional Chamber’s December events.

Let’s talk books

Stop by the library to pick up a copy of one of this month’s book club titles:

• Kid’s Book Club and Teen Book Club are on winter hiatus for December.

• Adult Book Club is sharing our favorite reads of 2022.

Out “WI” Go

Our state parks are still full of lots of fun in the winter, from snow sports to First Day Hikes. It’s a great time to check out a Wisconsin State Park day pass from the Library! As part of a pilot program, we have day passes available from November 1 - March 1. In order to claim a pass, you’ll need to know what day you plan to use it. Call us or stop in for more information.

Shop small this fall

Our Small Business Passport is underway! Stop by the Library to get your passport and visit at least five participating businesses to get it “stamped.” Return your completed passport by December 21 for a chance to win one of six $25 Platteville Chamber of Commerce gift certificates. Thanks to the Platteville Regional Chamber for the donation of three gift certificates!

Get involved with your community

Are you in a service group, book club, sewing circle, non-profit organization, D&D league, parenting support group, ATV riding club, or other organization that’s looking for new members? Our annual Community Involvement Fair is returning in person, and interested groups can sign up to have a table at this January 2023 event.

Sensory friendly storytime

Join us for a special relaxed and quiet story time with calming activities on a Saturday afternoon after the Library is closed.

Book signing

Local author and former Platteville resident Kathy J. Jacobson will return to Platteville for a meet and greet, Q&A, and book signing for her newest book, A Change of Heart. Find out what the residents of Farmerton, WI are getting up to after two scandalous and shocking murders in Kathy’s first mystery book, In the Secret Heart. Books will be available for purchase.

Make music

Try out Music Together, an early childhood music and movement program for children 0-5 led by Deborah Custer.

Getting crafty

Take a break from the busyness of this season and engage your creative side. We have craft programs for all ages.

Winter Stories and Crafts: Drop in to make winter crafts and enjoy stories about the season. For ages 6 and under with an adult.

Early Release Snowflake Crafts: Drop in to make beautiful snowflakes from all kinds of materials. For ages 7-11.

Teen Holiday Crafternoon: Create a gift for a friend or for yourself. For ages 12-17, registration recommended.

Art Start - Collage: Drop in to discover your hidden artistic talents and make a collaged bookmark, gift tag, or postcard. For ages 16 - adult.

Make it Midweek - Gnomes: Make a bearded, behatted gnome decoration from yarn. For ages 18+, registration required.

Cricut Club: We’re launching our newest monthly group: Cricut Club. Bring in your project and work on it with others. Get help, learn tips and tricks, just hang out and have fun crafting! For ages 18+.

Feeling festive

We’re bringing back our Grab & Go project kits as part of the Platteville Regional Chamber’s Hometown Friday Nights. Look for new seasonal kits on Friday, December 2, Thursday, December 8, and Friday, December 16. We’ll have one for teens/adults and one for kids, while supplies last. Thanks to the Platteville Library Foundation for funding our Grab & Go projects!

Give the gift of library support

Trying to find a gift for the people on your list who have everything? Thinking about charitable giving at the end of the year? Donations to the Platteville Library Foundation support children, teen, and adult programs at the Library as well as other special projects that directly help our community.

Folklore fun

Enjoy folklore fun with stories and crafts. For children of all ages.

That’s a “wrap”

Want to wrap your gifts away from prying eyes? Bring your gifts to the library! We'll provide paper, bows, ribbons, tape, scissors, and plenty of table space; you do the wrapping.

Let’s pretend

Get ready to blast off! “Let’s Pretend” will be in the Children’s Space from December 19 - 31 with an outer space theme.

Tell me a story

Our weekly storytimes are on winter hiatus, but you can call our Dial-a-Story anytime at 877-907-8081. Enjoy a short tale before bed, while you’re brushing your teeth, on the drive to school, or whenever you’re in the mood. New stories are added regularly, and a new story in Spanish is added each week. ¡Un cuento nuevo en español cada semana!

Delve into the past

Trade tips, share stories, and learn about resources for doing your own research into the past at our monthly Genealogy Table.

Looking ahead

Keep an eye out for our January events, including:

• Fourth annual Community Involvement Fair

• Exam Cram study nights for high school students

• Teddy Bear Sleepover

• So you have a Cricut…now what?

• Make it Midweek: Cat Castles