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Featured Events

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Aldrich Middle School Art Showcase

All Day 5/19 - 5/24
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

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Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by Beloit-area students!

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
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Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by Beloit-area students!

Children sitting on the floor waving colorful scarves as parents sit in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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Develop early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. For ages 2-6.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education, Music
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Develop early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. For ages 2-6.

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Black Cinema Series

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

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Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. Free refreshments are provided. We will be showing Till directed by Chinonye Chukwu.   

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. Free refreshments are provided. We will be showing Till directed by Chinonye Chukwu. 

 

 

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Classic Film Series: The Sting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

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

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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This popular monthly film series features classic films as they were intended to be seen — on the big screen and with an audience. Free refreshments. Drawing for the movie after the showing.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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Connect with other parents and your baby with simple songs and stories. Ages 0-2. Birth to 3 will also be on hand at this program.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education
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Connect with other parents and your baby with simple songs and stories. Ages 0-2.

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Sensational Science Camp with Ruff Ruffman

PBS Sensational Science Camp

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Camp, Education
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Camp, Education
Registration Required
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Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Tales At Two

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Hear outstanding stories, learn interesting facts about the art of dance, share jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre (optional), and make two interactive animal crafts. For ages 6-12.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
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Hear outstanding stories, learn interesting facts about the art of dance, share jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre (optional), and make two interactive animal crafts. For ages 6-12.

Snake Discovery - Storywagon Live Performance Series!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Animals, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Reptiles Around The World!

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Animals, Education
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Reptiles Around The World!

Sensational Science Camp with Ruff Ruffman

PBS Sensational Science Camp

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Camp, Education
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Camp, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Children sitting on the floor clapping with an instructor at the front

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education
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Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

Wednesdays at the Library

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hendricks Family Children's Garden at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us every Wednesday, June 11th through July 30th, for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Hendricks Family Children's Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday, June 11th through July 30th, for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library.

Sensational Science Camp with Ruff Ruffman

PBS Sensational Science Camp

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Camp, Education
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Camp, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

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

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

Story Time in the Park at Riverside Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome.

Sensational Science Camp with Ruff Ruffman

PBS Sensational Science Camp

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Camp, Education
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Camp, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a camp experience you won't forget! Kids will participate in five sessions that put them in the role of scientist and engineer while they learn through fun, hands-on experiments.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

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

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Join staff from Stateline YMCA for stretching, songs, and all-around fun! Ages 0-5.

Passport to Play - Family Centered Story Time

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Passport to Play – Join us for an engaging story followed by hands-on exploration at five interactive play stations, each designed around The Basics

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community, Early Literacy, Education
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Passport to Play – Join us for an engaging story followed by hands-on exploration at five interactive play stations, each designed around The Basics

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Blender Café at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join one of our staff members every other Monday morning this summer at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Blender Café
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join one of our staff members every other Monday morning this summer at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again.

Children sitting on the floor waving colorful scarves as parents sit in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, Music
Age Group:
Children

Develop early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. For ages 2-6.

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

Develop early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. For ages 2-6.

Tales At Two

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Hear great stories, learn interesting facts about all kinds of bubbles, share some jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre (optional), paint with different kinds of bubbles.*  There will even be a bubbly surprise or two! For ages 6-12.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Event Details:

Hear great stories, learn interesting facts about all kinds of bubbles, share some jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre (optional), paint with different kinds of bubbles.*  There will even be a bubbly surprise or two! For ages 6-12.

Science Heroes - Storywagon Live Performance Series!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

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

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Children sitting on the floor clapping with an instructor at the front

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

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

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

Wednesdays at the Library

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hendricks Family Children's Garden at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us every Wednesday, June 11th through July 30th, for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Hendricks Family Children's Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday, June 11th through July 30th, for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library.

Beginning Cartooning for Kids

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bring your inner artist and come prepared to learn the basics of cartooning.  Kids will learn to draw the easiest cartoons using basic shapes and lines.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your inner artist and come prepared to learn the basics of cartooning.  Kids will learn to draw the easiest cartoons using basic shapes and lines.

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

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

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

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

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

Cartoon of family playing a game with PBS Kids logo.

PBS Family Game Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children

Gather the family and join us as we create our own board games! Snacks included. This program is geared for children 4-8 and their families.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
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Gather the family and join us as we create our own board games! Snacks included. This program is geared for children 4-8 and their families.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

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

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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