Platteville Public Library
🏢 Southwest Wisconsin Library System · Platteville, Wisconsin
Platteville Public Library
The Platteville Public Library serves the home of UW–Platteville and the lead-mining heartland of southwestern Wisconsin from its downtown Main Street location, offering six-day evening hours and a breadth of digital resources through BadgerLink and Wisconsin's Digital Library.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–4pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 225 W. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 348-7441
Website: plattevillepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 86JFPGM9+RQ (Platteville, WI)
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📖 About Platteville Public Library
The Platteville Public Library anchors the cultural life of Platteville, a Grant County city of roughly 12,000 known as the birthplace of the Wisconsin lead-mining era and home to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The library occupies 225 W. Main Street at the center of the historic downtown and belongs to the Southwest Wisconsin Library System (SWLS), giving every cardholder access to a shared regional catalog and statewide digital resources. Beyond its circulating collection, the library maintains a genealogy and local history collection with access to HeritageQuest and archival Grant County newspapers through BadgerLink, and runs community programs including a Little Free Pantry for neighbors in need.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open six days a week including Sunday afternoons (September–May), with evening hours Monday through Thursday until 7 pm
- Member of the Southwest Wisconsin Library System (SWLS) — shared catalog at swls.agverso.com covers collections across Grant and neighboring counties
- BadgerLink access to HeritageQuest genealogy databases and digitized Grant County newspapers dating to the 1800s
- Wisconsin Digital Library through Libby — eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming media on any device
- Community Little Free Pantry and senior outreach services reflecting the library's roots in a working agricultural and university town
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Every Platteville library card unlocks Wisconsin's statewide digital collections at no charge:
📚 Services
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers throughout the building
- Wireless printing from personal devices via the library's print service
- Test proctoring for UW–Platteville students and distance learners
- Meeting room reservations for community groups
- Interlibrary loan through the Southwest Wisconsin Library System
- Homebound delivery and senior outreach services
- Genealogy and local history research assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge
- Teen and adult summer library programs
- Library book club for adults
- Outreach programming for seniors and homebound residents
- Community Little Free Pantry (donations and distributions)
- Display and program proposals welcome from local organizations
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Platteville Public Library open on Sundays?
Yes, the library is open Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm during the academic season (September through May). It is closed on Sundays in summer (June through August). Monday through Thursday hours are 10 am–7 pm, Friday 10 am–6 pm, and Saturday 10 am–3 pm.
Can I get a library card if I live outside Platteville?
Yes. Because the library belongs to the Southwest Wisconsin Library System (SWLS), residents of Grant County and surrounding SWLS communities can typically obtain a card. Contact the library at (608) 348-7441 to confirm eligibility based on your address.
What is BadgerLink and what does it include?
BadgerLink is Wisconsin's free statewide online library, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. With your Platteville card you can access current and historical magazines, academic journals, Consumer Reports, HeritageQuest genealogy records, digitized Grant County newspapers from the 1800s, the Transparent Language learning platform, and more — all from home.
Does the library offer test proctoring?
Yes. The library provides test proctoring services for distance learners and UW–Platteville students who need a supervised testing environment. Contact the reference desk at (608) 348-7441 or email reference@plattevillepubliclibrary.org to schedule a session.
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