From Good Grades to Skateboarding, There’s A College Scholarship for You

Ada Gonzales will be presenting “From Good Grades to Skateboarding, There’s A College Scholarship for You.”

• Monday, September 26
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Platteville Public Library meeting room

Learn how to search for scholarships, get tips on completing the applications, and find out more about the importance of scholarships when it comes to affording college.

Ms. Gonzales is a college access counselor from Great Lakes and works as part of the College Access Challenge Grant Program.

All are welcome, especially college bound students and their families. Registration is not required.

Ada Gonzales will be presenting “Applying to College and Acing the Admissions Process.”

• Wednesday, September 14
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Platteville Public Library meeting room

Learn what to expect when completing college applications, pick up tips on application best practices, and find out what to keep in mind when choosing a college.

Ms. Gonzales is a college access counselor from Great Lakes and works as part of the College Access Challenge Grant Program.

All are welcome, especially college bound students and their families. Registration is not required.

The theme for this year’s teen summer library program is “You Are Here.” Registration starts May 31, and weekly programs start June 14. See our official summer page for a list of all our programs and contests this summer.

Ada Gonzales will be presenting “The ACT and SAT: Prepare Yourself for a Higher Score”

• Thursday, June 2nd
• 6:00 – 6:45 pm
• Platteville Public Library meeting room

She’ll cover the following topics about the ACT and SAT:

• the importance of taking them and scoring well
• how they differ
• test taking tips
• using free test prep resources

Ms. Gonzales is a college access counselor from Great Lakes and works as part of the College Access Challenge Grant Program.

All are welcome, especially students planning to take the ACT or SAT this June or next fall. Call 348-7441 ext 4 for more information. Registration is not required.

Have you been thinking about school after high school? Are you working on college applications? Wondering how you’ll pay for your education?

Ada Gonzalez, college access advisor from Great Lakes Education, will present “Financial Aid for Your Collegeland Adventure.” The presentation provides a look at the types of financial aid available and walks students through the process of how to apply for financial aid and how financial aid is awarded.

• Tuesday, December 14
• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Platteville Public Library

All parents and students are welcome to attend, especially juniors and seniors and their families. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For more information, visit the Platteville Public Library at 65 S Elm St, call the library at 348-7441 ext 4, or email us at reference@plattevillepubliclibrary.org.

Join the library house elves as we put on the Wizard Rock and cook up some sugar quills, cauldron cakes, and other Dobby-worthy treats to celebrate the release of the next to the last Harry Potter movie.

• Saturday, November 13
• 2:00 – 3:30
• grades 7-12

Space is limited, so be sure to register! To register, stop by the Information Services desk at the library or call 348-7441 ext. 4.

*penultimate : next to the last…but you knew that.