Professional storytellers, Tina Rohde and Colleen Shaskin, will be conducting this introductory workshop so that you can discover the storyteller in you. Teachers, education students, librarians, home schooling parents, and caregivers are the audience for this session. Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. Location: Library conference room Registration is limited to 25 people for this free workshop. Email: […]
It’s time for the Platteville Public Library’s PEEPS-O-RAMA, the marshmallow Peeps diorama contest for ALL AGES. Saturday April 30 Time slots are available from 10:00 am – noon Noon – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm We provide Peeps, a box, glue, paper, markers, scissors, and 2 hours. You create a diorama of a […]
Join us at the library for a free showing of Secretariat, based on the true story of Penny Chenery and her 1973 Triple Crown winning horse. We’ll have refreshments, too! What: Secretariat Date: Friday, April 22 Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible […]
Presented by Ms. Lily Zhang from the Confucius Institute of UW-Platteville Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Library meeting room (downstairs) Some important themes which characterize Chinese history are the pattern of dynastic rise and fall, intermittent aggression from northern aliens, varying degrees of openness to outside cultural influences, and the dynamics of […]
Presented by Ms. Lily Zhang from the Confucius Institute of UW-Platteville Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Library meeting room (downstairs) Occupying the fourth largest geographic region in the world and the largest in Asia, China has almost every kind of landform, such as plateaus, mountains, grasslands and valleys. This country is blessed […]
The VITA program offers free tax help to low-to-moderate-income (generally $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. The Platteville Public Library is hosting this volunteer program in collaboration with UW-P. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 to 3 p.m. Special hours on Friday, […]
Presented by Ms. Lily Zhang from the Confucius Institute of UW-Platteville Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Library meeting room (downstairs) China’s 5,000-year history and ancient civilization has been inherited by modern Chinese people. This culture requires adherence to some strict taboos and manners for daily living. After this class, you will feel […]
In the mood for a little love? Join us at the library for a free showing of Eat Pray Love, based on the bestselling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. We’ll have refreshments, too! What: Eat Pray Love Date: Friday, February 11 Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm A happily married woman who is trying to get pregnant […]