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March 2023You might not be able to tell it from this newsletter, but we are really, really really excited about spring arriving. This may only be “fool’s spring,” but we’ll take any sunshine and warmth that we can get! We hope you take advantage of a nice spring day to come visit us at the Library. |
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ClosingsThe Library will be closed Sunday, April 9 for Easter |
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March events |
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Dig into the pastWhat treasures reside in the backyards of Platteville homes? Jim Winter, aka The Driftless Digger, treasure hunts in the Driftless area by metal detecting, bottle digging, creek walking, and magnet fishing. Jim will provide an introduction of how to dig and feature some of his best finds of 2022. |
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Dig into your family history. Trade tips, share stories, and learn about resources for doing your own research into the past at our monthly Genealogy Table. |
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Save the dateThe Platteville Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns Saturday, April 22. Get LOUD at the library with a night of live music by Frank Martin Busch and the Names (opening act by Adam Bartels). Beer, wine, and food by Downtown BBQ are included with admission. Tickets are available for purchase at the library front desk. |
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Puzzle tournament |
Spots are filling up fast for our second annual Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Register to see if your team can put together your 300-piece puzzle first. |
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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: |
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Let’s talk books with all of WisconsinLog on to Libby to borrow River Woman, River Demon and join Together We Read, a book club connecting readers in the US. The title will be available March 1-15 with no waitlists or holds. About the book: Award-winning Mexican-American and Indigenous author Jennifer Givhan brings us an exquisitely written, spell-binding psychological thriller—weaving together folk magick with personal and cultural empowerment—that is perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic. |
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Let’s think spring!Seed packets are out in the stores, so that must mean garden season is around the corner! Learn how to make soil to save money, discover the differences between growing with soil and hydroponics, and find out how to keep pests under control from Tristan Martins of SunGarden Greenhouse and Martins' Microgreens LLC. |
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Let’s pretend it’s spring! |
Seed packets are also out in the Library’s “store” this month! “Let’s Pretend” will be in the Children’s Space from March 13 - 25 with a garden center / flower shop theme. |
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Spring storytimeAfter a winter hiatus, storytime is back! Drop in for our weekly all-ages family storytime or sign up for our weekly infants and toddlers storytime. Spring storytime will be held at the Library. |
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Have your own Library storytime at home! Call our Dial-a-Story at 877-907-8081 to 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! |
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Early Release funSpend your Wednesdays after school at the Library. Upcoming activities include March 1: Movie: Strange World March 8: Nintendo Switch March 15: Board games and coloring March 22: No Early Release activity this Wednesday (spring break) March 29: LEGO and building blocks
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Adult movie nightWe'll be showing Gigi & Nate, a film about a young man (Nate) who becomes a quadriplegic and his life-changing friendship with his capuchin monkey service animal (Gigi). You’re always welcome to bring your own Red Vines or other movie treats to the Library movie theater! Popcorn will be provided. Rated PG-13 |
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Crafts for all agesYarn Crafts for Kids: Learn some simple and fun weaving, knitting, crocheting and crafting projects you can do with yarn. Ages 7-11 Cricut Club: Do you love your Cricut machine? Want to try new things but don’t know where to start? Want to show off the cool new projects you’ve been working on? Join our drop-in monthly Cricut Club. Make it Midweek Mini Macramé Hangers: Learn some macramé knots and make a small hanger that holds a glass yogurt jar, perfect for holding a tea light or air plant. Ages 18+ |
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Big fun for big kids with big gamesGiant games + pizza + spring break = a great afternoon. For ages 12 - 18. |
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Sing your way into springMusic Together Demo: This early childhood music and movement program gives little ones and their caregivers something to dance about! Presented by Deborah Custer. Musical Storytime: Books, music, and sign language fun with guest presenter Deborah Custer. Ages 2-5 with an adult |
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Peeps on paradeAfter two years of Peep-o-rama at home, our diorama making event returned in full force! Stop by the library through March 26 to marvel at the amazing Peeps dioramas our participants created. |
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Have a program idea? We’re currently planning events for June - December 2023. Do you have a great idea for a program that you or someone you know would like to present? Let us know! |
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Looking aheadKeep an eye out for our April events, including: |
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