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Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Blender Café at Beloit Public Library

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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. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consid...

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Blender Café
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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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 7, 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.

Art supplies laid out on a table with colorful papers

Pop-Up Makerspace

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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Drop by and use our arts and crafts supplies to whip up something amazing! Our materials + your creativity = endless possibilities! Everyone's welcome, age 3-103.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Drop by and use our arts and crafts supplies to whip up something amazing! Our materials + your creativity = endless possibilities! Everyone's welcome, age 3-103.

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Tales At Two: All Kinds of Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

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Hear outstanding stories, learn interesting facts about different art forms, share jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre from a popular children's book series (optional), a...

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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 different art forms, share jokes, participate in a Reader's Theatre from a popular children's book series (optional), and create a sculpture-or two.

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Wednesdays at the Library

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hendricks Family Children's Garden at Beloit Public Library

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

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, October 22, 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.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, October 23, 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
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Connect with other parents and your baby with simple songs and stories. Ages 0-2.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, October 24, 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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, October 25, 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
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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.

Ofrenda Display

All Day 10/27 - 11/3
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Cultural
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Stop in and admire local Lily Herbold's Ofrenda just in time before Dia De Los Muertos! 

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Cultural
Event Details:

Stop in and admire local Lily Herbold's Ofrenda just in time before Dia De Los Muertos! 

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, October 27, 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.

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

Halloween Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Wear your costumes and join us for spooky stories, songs, and fun! We will also do a bit of trick-or-treating! Ages 2-6.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
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Wear your costumes and join us for spooky stories, songs, and fun! We will also do a bit of trick-or-treating! Ages 2-6.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, October 30, 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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, October 31, 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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, November 1, 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.

Día de los Muertos - Community Celebration

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at BPL! Enjoy this lively Mexican holiday rich on traditions that celebrates those who came before us. Enjoy activities, dances, food, and more. Presented by La Preferida de Beloit.

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

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at BPL! Enjoy this lively Mexican holiday rich on traditions that celebrates those who came before us. Enjoy activities, dances, food, and more. Presented by La Preferida de Beloit.

International Games Day: A Drop-In Event!

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate International Games Month by kicking it off with us on International Games Day! Drop in by yourself or with your family or friends.  Learn new games or simply enjoy an old favorite.

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

Celebrate International Games Month by kicking it off with us on International Games Day! Drop in by yourself or with your family or friends.  Learn new games or simply enjoy an old favorite.

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, November 3, 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 fall at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consider ordering a second breakfast to help fuel the rest of your day.

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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 fall at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consider ordering a second breakfast to help fuel the rest of your day.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, November 3, 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, November 6, 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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, November 7, 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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, November 8, 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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, November 10, 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.

LEGO Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Build as a team or work on your own creation. Be sure to bring a camera to capture your creation! Each month will bring a new build challenge. Ages 5-12.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Workshop
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Build as a team or work on your own creation. Be sure to bring a camera to capture your creation! Each month will bring a new build challenge. Ages 5-12.

Magnifying glass with the words Preschool STEAM Lab

Preschool STEAM Lab

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

Join us for a fun-filled program as we explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) through play! Each session we'll learn about a different topic through hands-on games and activities. 

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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 a fun-filled program as we explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) through play! Each session we'll learn about a different topic through hands-on games and activities. 

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 12, 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.

Children sitting on the floor smiling and listening intently

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

Wednesday, November 12, 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 on the second Wednesday of each month!

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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 on the second Wednesday of each month!

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, November 13, 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.