Event List

Featured Events

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Women in STEM

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Calling all 6th through 12th grade girls! Turtle TEK is hosting an event you won't want to miss. Listen to a variety of motivational women share their journeys in STEM fields and p...

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

Calling all 6th through 12th grade girls! Turtle TEK is hosting an event you won't want to miss. Listen to a variety of motivational women share their journeys in STEM fields and participate in activities that will put STEM in your hands.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bilingual, 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, January 3, 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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, January 5, 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.

Children sitting on the floor clapping their hands along with an adult in the foreground

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library

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: Children's Area
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.

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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.

OFFSITE ABC Playgroup @ Janesville Community Kids

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

ABC Playgroup at Janesville Community Kids center

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

ABC Playgroup at Janesville Community Kids center

Children sitting on the floor clapping their hands along with an adult in the foreground

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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.

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.

Titling over a picture of bookshelves filled with books

4th Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Read the book and join us for a healthy discussion around the cozy fireplace in the library's Riverside Room.

Book Selections are as follows:

Sept. 24, 2025 Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 

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

Read the book and join us for a healthy discussion around the cozy fireplace in the library's Riverside Room.

Book Selections are as follows:

Sept. 24, 2025 Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 

Teens sit around tables playing games

Gaming Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program 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.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program 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 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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.

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.

What The River Knows

Teen Page Turners Book Club: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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 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.

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

Love to read and want to meet fellow bookworms like you? Join our 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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

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: Bilingual, 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 28, 2026 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 (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.

Prank Lab

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Other
Age Group:
Tweens

Get ready for the funniest holiday ever, April Fool’s Day! We’ll construct props, crafts, and jokes to fool your friends and family. For ages 8-12.

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

Get ready for the funniest holiday ever, April Fool’s Day! We’ll construct props, crafts, and jokes to fool your friends and family. For ages 8-12.

Be Kind, Rewind (Family Friendly Movies from the VHS Days)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Be Kind, Rewind!

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

Be Kind, Rewind!

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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children

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, Health & Wellness, 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 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

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 pile of bingo cards with green markers

Senior Bingo

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Connect and compete with others while playing Bingo!

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

Connect and compete with others while playing Bingo!

Two hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Beloit Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 holding a phone while a staff member looks on

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Across from Service Desk at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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.

OFFSITE ABC Playgroup @ Janesville Community Kids

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

ABC Playgroup at Janesville Community Kids center

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

ABC Playgroup at Janesville Community Kids center

Children sitting on the floor clapping their hands along with an adult in the foreground

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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.

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.