Event List

Featured Events

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The Lincoln Academy - Artwork Showcase

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Artwork created by TLA Scholars in grades K4 - 12.

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

Artwork created by TLA Scholars in grades K4 - 12.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room 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: 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room 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: 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 sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room 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: 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.

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Preschool STEAM Lab

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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.

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.

Woman holding a phone while a staff member looks on

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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!

Adults sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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Seed Library Series: Restoring a Natural Environment

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Brenda Plakans, executive director at Welty Environmental Center will talk to us about the evolving Oak Savannah & Prairie restoration project at Big Hill Park in Beloit that Welty is collaborating with the Rock County Conservationists o

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Brenda Plakans, executive director at Welty Environmental Center will talk to us about the evolving Oak Savannah & Prairie restoration project at Big Hill Park in Beloit that Welty is collaborating with the Rock County Conservationists o

picture of WI Poet Laureate Brenda Cardenas

An Evening with Brenda Cárdenas - Wisconsin's Poet Laureate

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an Evening of poetry with Brenda Cárdenas, Wisconsin Poet Laureate (2025-2027). 

 

 

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

Join us for an Evening of poetry with Brenda Cárdenas, Wisconsin Poet Laureate (2025-2027). 

 

 

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, April 18, 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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, April 20, 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.

Woman holding a phone while a staff member looks on

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

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

Special Preschool Story Time - Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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 

Adults sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, April 23, 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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Fabulous Frog Fables, Fairytales, and Festivities!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Spring on in to hear some fabulous stories about our Kermit-like friends, learn interesting facts, create a craft that you can use to play a game. Build and eat a fun froggy treat!

 For ages 6-12. 

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

Spring on in to hear some fabulous stories about our Kermit-like friends, learn interesting facts, create a craft that you can use to play a game. Build and eat a fun froggy treat!

 For ages 6-12. 

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, April 27, 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.

Cadet STEM Storytime @ Stateline Boys & Girls Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education
Age Group:
Children

Offsite STEM Storytime at Stateline Boys & Girls Club

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

Offsite STEM Storytime at Stateline Boys & Girls Club

Woman holding a phone while a staff member looks on

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Adults sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, May 2, 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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, May 4, 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.

Woman holding a phone while a staff member looks on

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 5, 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.