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Featured Events

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Todd Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 5/12 - 5/17
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!

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Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, May 12, 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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Faith Film Night: Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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Join us for a brand-new film series featuring characters of different faiths! Free refreshments will be available.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Join us for a brand-new film series featuring characters of different faiths! Free refreshments will be available.

Boy building with LEGOs

LEGO Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

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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.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children
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.

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The Civics Academy: How One Community is Changing the Narrative on Reading Proficiency

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:45am - 1:30pm
Classroom 111 at Beloit Public Library

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Steubenville, Ohio, a city of approximately 18,000 residents on the western edge of the state, is a former steel town with a rich history and a resilient spirit. With a median hous...

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Classroom 111
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Registration Required
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Steubenville, Ohio, a city of approximately 18,000 residents on the western edge of the state, is a former steel town with a rich history and a resilient spirit.

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Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, August 9, 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.

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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to earn an easy volunteer hour per month? Do you like to share ideas with others and help your community? Want to help the teen space in your library grow? Come meet new friends while doing so! For tweens and teens.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Board Meetings
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Want to earn an easy volunteer hour per month? Do you like to share ideas with others and help your community? Want to help the teen space in your library grow? Come meet new friends while doing so! For tweens and teens.

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Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Teens playing video games with younger kids playing board games in the back

Gaming Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
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Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Turning Red

Teen Movie Night: "Turning Red"

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a showing of "Turning Red". Rated PG. For teens and tweens. Popcorn and soda provided, while supplies last. 

 

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies
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Join us for a showing of "Turning Red". Rated PG. For teens and tweens. Popcorn and soda provided, while supplies last. 

 

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, August 16, 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, August 18, 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
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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.

Colorful Suncatcher

Teen Craft: Colorful Suncatchers

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Brighten up your room with a colorful suncatcher craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For tweens and teens. 

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Brighten up your room with a colorful suncatcher craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For tweens and teens. 

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Teens playing video games with younger kids playing board games in the back

Gaming Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
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Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Teen Page Turners Book Club: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Love to read and want to meet fellow bookworms like you? Join our NEW Teen Page Turners Book Club! For tweens & teens. Be sure to pick up a free copy of this month's book before the meeting at the front desk.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Love to read and want to meet fellow bookworms like you? Join our NEW Teen Page Turners Book Club! For tweens & teens. Be sure to pick up a free copy of this month's book before the meeting at the front desk.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, August 23, 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.

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Teens playing video games with younger kids playing board games in the back

Gaming Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, August 30, 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.

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Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Teens playing video games with younger kids playing board games in the back

Gaming Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, September 6, 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.

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Teens playing video games with younger kids playing board games in the back

Gaming Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, September 13, 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.

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to earn an easy volunteer hour per month? Do you like to share ideas with others and help your community? Want to help the teen space in your library grow? Come meet new friends while doing so! For teens in grades 6th through 12th.

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Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Board Meetings
Event Details:

Want to earn an easy volunteer hour per month? Do you like to share ideas with others and help your community? Want to help the teen space in your library grow? Come meet new friends while doing so! For teens in grades 6th through 12th.