Summer Library Happenings
Color Our World this summer at the Platteville Public Library! Sign up for the Summer Library Challenge and most summer events starts Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Summer Reading with Beanstack
Sign up your entire family for our Summer Library Challenge. Track the books you read and the activities you do this summer to earn prizes and entries for our drawings. We’re using Beanstack to help you track your reading and activities. To sign up, stop by the library, visit plattevillepubliclibrary.org/beanstack, or search “beanstack tracker” in the App Store or the Google Play store.
For more information about the Summer Library Challenge, including Beanstack tutorials, dates, and this year’s badge requirements, visit plattevillepubliclibrary.org/beanstack.
Summer reading prizes
In addition to getting a free book for completing our Summer Library Challenge and experiencing the magic of reading, you can earn entries into our summer prize drawings.
Weekly Programs for birth – 18
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Summer Storytime
- Location: Platteville Public Library
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Runs: July 2 – August 20
- Ages: All ages
- Drop in program
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Terrific Tuesdays
- Location: Platteville Public Library
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Runs: July 1 – August 19
- Ages: Ages 6-11
- Drop in program
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Teen Activity Days
- Location: Platteville Public Library
- Dates: July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Ages: entering grades 7-11 in the Fall
- Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space allows
Special events for children and adults
Check out calendar events for more events for all ages.
Prizes
Readers 0-18: Prize packets and a large selection of prize books will be at the J&J Aquatic Animal Rescue at the Broske Center on Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. Whether or not you participated in the Summer Library Challenge, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a good time! If you can’t make it to the Animal Rescue program, you’ll still get your prizes! Stop by the second floor desk between September 2-30.
Readers 19+: Stop by the first floor desk by September 30 and let library staff know that you finished your Summer Library Challenge to pick up your prize.