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Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

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.

Close up photo of a child's hand holding a pencil and drawing a car on a white sheet of paper.

Beginning Cartooning for Kids

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
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.  Step-by-step, we...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

Hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library. Services include job ap...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

Stack of bingo cards and markers

Senior Bingo

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Connect and compete with others in our senior bingo event! 

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

Connect and compete with others in our senior bingo event! 

Two hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library. Services include job ap...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

Woman with mobile phone getting help from staff

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Across from Service Desk at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in for one-on-one assistance with learning how to use and understand your device. Our staff can help you learn to use library apps, resources, and more! PLEASE NOTE: Staff are...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Across from Service Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Drop in for one-on-one assistance with learning how to use and understand your device. Our staff can help you learn to use library apps, resources, and more! PLEASE NOTE: Staff are not permitted to perform repairs.

Goldfish

Teen Taste-Test: Goldfish

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Love to try new things? Join us in this fun quarterly series where teens and tweens can taste-test a variety of different flavors of treat and snack items and vote on their favorit...

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

Love to try new things? Join us in this fun quarterly series where teens and tweens can taste-test a variety of different flavors of treat and snack items and vote on their favorite. For teens/tweens in grades 6-12.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom 114 at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn conversational Spanish and appreciate Mexican culture in our Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners, led by Andero Anderson. Fluent English and/or Spanish speakers are invited.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Classroom 114
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
Event Details:

Learn conversational Spanish and appreciate Mexican culture in our Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners, led by Andero Anderson. Fluent English and/or Spanish speakers are invited.

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

Event logo over a photo of the capital building

The Civics Academy: How Changing Demographics Impact WI’s Economy

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beloit Public Library’s Know Your Local Government and the City of Beloit’s Community Academy have merged to form a new program, The Civics Academy. Beloit Public Library (BPL) wil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 84
Event Details:

Beloit Public Library’s Know Your Local Government and the City of Beloit’s Community Academy have merged to form a new program, The Civics Academy.

Library logo on dark blue background

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Titling over a blue theater curtain

Classic Film Series: Summer of '42

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
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. Free refreshments. Drawing for the movie after th...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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. Free refreshments. Drawing for the movie after the showing.

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

Gaming Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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.

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.

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DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library. Services include job ap...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Teen Movie Night: "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Rated PG-13. Popcorn and soda is provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12. Descending fr...

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

Join us for a showing of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Rated PG-13. Popcorn and soda is provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.

 

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

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.

Golden trophy sitting on top of a stack of books.

Award-Winning Children's Books of 2024

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Explore the captivating world of award-winning books from 2024 as you listen and discover why they claimed top honors. Among the prestigious awards are the Caldecott, Sydney Taylor...

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

Explore the captivating world of award-winning books from 2024 as you listen and discover why they claimed top honors. Among the prestigious awards are the Caldecott, Sydney Taylor, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, and Sibert.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom 110 at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn conversational Spanish and appreciate Mexican culture in our Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners, led by Andero Anderson. Fluent English and/or Spanish speakers are invited.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Classroom 110
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Education
Event Details:

Learn conversational Spanish and appreciate Mexican culture in our Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners, led by Andero Anderson. Fluent English and/or Spanish speakers are invited.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

Hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library. Services include job ap...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.