Event List

Featured Events

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.

Red mug of hot cocoa on a green background

Winterfest Activities and Hot Chocolate Bar

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

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 fixi...

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!

Shoes walking on a trail

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Event Details:

Join one of our staff members every other Monday morning this winter at Riverside Park for a mindful stroll on the Beloit River Walk.All are welcome to join the fun.Please bring a ...

Library Branch: Off Site
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 winter at Riverside Park for a mindful stroll on the Beloit River Walk.

All are welcome to join the fun.

Children sitting on the floor playing with colorful scarves and instruments while parents sit behind in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

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

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

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

Titling over a green curtain

Black Cinema Series

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. Feature Film: The Wood (1999)

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. 

Feature Film: The Wood (1999)

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Poster for Beloit Public Library’s Teen Creative Writing Club. The top half shows a group of teens smiling and writing together at a table. Below, text reads: “Teen Creative Writing Club.” Section titled “About This Event” says: “Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together. Whether fantasy epics, poetry, or even graphic novels, we’ll help you grow your skills and bring your ideas to life.”

Teen Creative Writing Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

A colorful fantasy-themed poster advertising “Adventurer’s Guild: Teen & Adult Tabletop Game Night”. The design features dice and fantasy imagery. Text reads: “Calling all heroes and dice rollers! Join us every Tuesday evening for epic tabletop adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, come forge stories, make friends, and explore fantastic worlds together! Featuring games like Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more. All materials provided.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room (North) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (North)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

Titling over capital building

The Civics Academy

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Spicy Book Club

Spicy Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Classroom 230 (COMING SOON) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a little heat in your reading life?

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Classroom 230 (COMING SOON)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community
Event Details:

Looking for a little heat in your reading life?

Poster with information

Teen Jackbox Games Night

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a laid-back Teen Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every two weeks from March through May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

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

Join us for a laid-back Teen Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every two weeks from March through May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

Poster for “Mind Bloom: Teen Talks”, a teen program using the Nourishing Minds game on select Fridays from March to May at Beloit Public Library.

Mind Bloom: Teen Talks

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

A colorful fantasy-themed poster advertising “Adventurer’s Guild: Teen & Adult Tabletop Game Night”. The design features dice and fantasy imagery. Text reads: “Calling all heroes and dice rollers! Join us every Tuesday evening for epic tabletop adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, come forge stories, make friends, and explore fantastic worlds together! Featuring games like Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more. All materials provided.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room (North) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (North)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

Adult Jackbox Games Night

Adult Jackbox Games Night

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a laid-back Adult Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every last Saturday of the month from March to May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

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

Join us for a laid-back Adult Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every last Saturday of the month from March to May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

Poster for Beloit Public Library’s Teen Creative Writing Club. The top half shows a group of teens smiling and writing together at a table. Below, text reads: “Teen Creative Writing Club.” Section titled “About This Event” says: “Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together. Whether fantasy epics, poetry, or even graphic novels, we’ll help you grow your skills and bring your ideas to life.”

Teen Creative Writing Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

A colorful fantasy-themed poster advertising “Adventurer’s Guild: Teen & Adult Tabletop Game Night”. The design features dice and fantasy imagery. Text reads: “Calling all heroes and dice rollers! Join us every Tuesday evening for epic tabletop adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, come forge stories, make friends, and explore fantastic worlds together! Featuring games like Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more. All materials provided.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room (North) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (North)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

Poster with information

Teen Jackbox Games Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a laid-back Teen Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every two weeks from March through May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

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

Join us for a laid-back Teen Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Every two weeks from March through May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

Poster for “Mind Bloom: Teen Talks”, a teen program using the Nourishing Minds game on select Fridays from March to May at Beloit Public Library.

Mind Bloom: Teen Talks

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

A colorful fantasy-themed poster advertising “Adventurer’s Guild: Teen & Adult Tabletop Game Night”. The design features dice and fantasy imagery. Text reads: “Calling all heroes and dice rollers! Join us every Tuesday evening for epic tabletop adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, come forge stories, make friends, and explore fantastic worlds together! Featuring games like Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more. All materials provided.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

Strong Families, Strong Minds flyer

Strong Families, Strong Minds - R Family Forward/Together Works

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Strong Families, Strong Minds.

A free monthly workshop series aimed at supporting local families, especially those raising children with autism.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Strong Families, Strong Minds.

A free monthly workshop series aimed at supporting local families, especially those raising children with autism.

Poster for Beloit Public Library’s Teen Creative Writing Club. The top half shows a group of teens smiling and writing together at a table. Below, text reads: “Teen Creative Writing Club.” Section titled “About This Event” says: “Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together. Whether fantasy epics, poetry, or even graphic novels, we’ll help you grow your skills and bring your ideas to life.”

Teen Creative Writing Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

Child playing with legos.

LEGO Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

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.

A colorful fantasy-themed poster advertising “Adventurer’s Guild: Teen & Adult Tabletop Game Night”. The design features dice and fantasy imagery. Text reads: “Calling all heroes and dice rollers! Join us every Tuesday evening for epic tabletop adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to RPGs, come forge stories, make friends, and explore fantastic worlds together! Featuring games like Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more. All materials provided.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

BookQuest Competition

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community, Education
Age Group:
Children

Watch the Beloit-area students and scholars compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this exciting 43rd Annual BookQuest competition!

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community, Education
Event Details:

Watch the Beloit-area students and scholars compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this exciting 43rd Annual BookQuest competition!

BookQuest Competition

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community, Education
Age Group:
Children

Watch the Beloit-area students and scholars compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this exciting 43rd Annual BookQuest competition!

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community, Education
Event Details:

Watch the Beloit-area students and scholars compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this exciting 43rd Annual BookQuest competition!