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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Fire Alarm System Testing

On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, construction crews at Beloit Public Library will be integrating new fire alarm equipment into the building’s system. As part of this process, technicians must confirm that all safety components are functioning properly. During this required testing, fire alarm horns and strobe lights may activate intermittently. 

We will be open and providing the usual services, but Preschool Story Time is cancelled. Testing is expected to be complete by 11:30 a.m. We understand this may be disruptive for patrons using the library during the morning hours, and we appreciate your patience. 

Featured Events

Titling over capital building

The Civics Academy: Using the SDB DataTool to Understand the Finance and Performance of the District

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community. The goal is to inform residents about the...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community.

Titling over a blue curtain

Classic Film Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

This popular monthly film series features classic films as they were intended to be seen — on the big screen and with an audience. Drawing for the movie after the showing.Feature F...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This popular monthly film series features classic films as they were intended to be seen — on the big screen and with an audience. Drawing for the movie after the showing.

Feature Film: Day for Night (1973)

Adults sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

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Connect with other parents and your baby with simple songs and stories. Ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education
Event Details:

Connect with other parents and your baby with simple songs and stories. Ages 0-2.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join staff from Stateline YMCA for stretching, songs, and all-around fun! Ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join staff from Stateline YMCA for stretching, songs, and all-around fun! Ages 0-5.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Thinking of chess all day and (k)night? Learn the basics of chess or come and compete against experts! All skill levels are welcome in this friendly drop-in program.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

Thinking of chess all day and (k)night? Learn the basics of chess or come and compete against experts! All skill levels are welcome in this friendly drop-in program.

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Saturday Morning Chess Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Education, Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

Thinking of chess all day and (k)night? Learn the basics of chess or come and compete against experts! All skill levels are welcome in this friendly drop-in program.
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Winterfest Activities and Hot Chocolate Bar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Community, Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Event Details:

Beat the winter blues with the city’s Winterfest – a full weekend of winter activities. 

Enjoy games and crafts at BPL while cozying up with free hot chocolate and all the fixings. There may even be an indoor snowball fight!
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