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July 2023Summertime is officially here! Is there any better way to spend a summer evening than with an iced drink, a light breeze, a good book, and the company of fireflies? (or maybe you’re more of a lightning bug person). We hope this month finds you staying cool and making the most of these long summer days. |
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ClosingsThe Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The Library will resume Sunday hours on September 10.
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July events |
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Platteville Treasure HuntHow well do you know Platteville? Explore your favorite city and follow our clues to find at least 8 of the 12 top secret code words! hidden around town during Hometown Festival Week. We’ve got family friendly clues for the younger set and slightly trickier clues for adults to test your Platteville knowledge (and/or your Platteville Googling skills!). Sign up using Beanstack or stop in to the library to pick up a paper form. Thanks to the Huff Family Innovation Center for printing our Treasure Hunt banners! (hmmm, could that be a clue hint…?) |
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Community Bike Ride |
Join “All Together Now” with your neighbors of all ages for a Community Bike Ride at Mound View Park. Bring your helmet and your wheels to ride around the Mound View Park loop or trail. Return to the park when you’re done riding for prizes, food, activities, and more. |
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Visiting a new place for the first time can be intimidating for anyone! We’re excited to launch our Library Social Stories for children and adults, written to help people know what to expect when they visit the Platteville Public Library. Social Stories are especially meant to help people with autism, ADHD, and/or anxiety feel comfortable with new experiences or visits to new places. Our Social Story can also be used by people who are new to the community and want to know what the library offers, people visiting Platteville who want to take a virtual tour before visiting, parents and caregivers who want to prepare their children for a visit to the library, and more! Our Social Stories are available to read online and are also available to checkout from the Library. |
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Summer Reading is just getting started!Are you signed up for our all-ages Summer Library Challenge yet? There’s still plenty of time to get started with summer activities to complete this year’s badges. If you’ve done any of these so far this summer, you’ve probably earned a badge! Visited the new Platteville Inclusive Playground Went to Heritage Days at the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums Planned a get-together with friends or family Walked a trail around town Tried a new recipe Shopped at a locally owned business Came to a library program Asked someone for a book recommendation
Trying to plan out the rest of your Summer Library Challenge? We’ve got lists online of all of the badge activities for you to peruse. Time to get reading! |
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Need to lock your bike when you visit the Library?Biked to the Library but forgot to bring a lock along? We now have U-lock style bike locks available to use with Library bike racks while you visit the Library! Stop by the front desk on the first floor to ask about borrowing one. |
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It’s a great time to visit a Wisconsin state parkWe still have 1-day passes for Wisconsin State Parks to hand out (while supplies last). In order to claim a pass, you’ll need to know what day you plan to use it. Stop in for more information. |
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Let’s get craftyUnwind: We’ll make the tea, you bring the conversation and a project to work on. Drop in the first Wednesday of the month to enjoy the company of fellow crafters.
Make it Midweek Paint Pouring: This month we're getting messy and trying out acrylic paint pouring techniques on wooden coasters. For adults 18+ |
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Weekly drop-in funStop by each Wednesday for a different fun activity for children of all ages. Children under 9 must be with an adult. |
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Teen Activity DaysMake the most of summer with two fun teen afternoons. Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome if space allows. |
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Summer storytimeEnjoy stories and sunshine with storytime in City Park! Bring a blanket and a stuffed toy and join us for songs, stories, and friends. Storytime will be at the Library if the weather is bad; watch our Facebook page for weather announcements. Please note, there will be no storytime on July 4.
Pop-up storytimeCan’t make it to City Park on Tuesdays? Join us Thursday morning, July 20, for a one-time pop-up storytime at Legion Park. |
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Hunt-a-killer mystery challengeAre you a fan of true crime podcasts? Do you always figure out the killer before the book is finished? Do you wish that Platteville had an escape room game you could play? Sign up with a group of friends or on your own to try to solve the mystery of “The Body on the Boardwalk” using realistic evidence and documents to solve ciphers, clues, and puzzles. |
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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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Talk books with the whole worldDownload the next global #BigLibraryRead this July through your Libby app! This summer’s book club choice will be available in Libby with no wait list from July 13 to July 27.
A heartfelt, hilarious beach read, A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey is about learning to love (and forgive) your family...even when they accidentally put you behind bars. Written with delightfully dark humor and characters you can't help but cheer for, A Very Typical Family is an uplifting family drama that will have you reveling in the power of second chances. |
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Delve into the pastDig up some history in your own family tree. 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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Book Bike sightingsLook for your favorite Library book bike and your favorite Library people around town this month! In July we’ll be at |
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Looking aheadKeep an eye out for our August events, including |
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