Event List

Featured Events

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, August 25, 2025 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, Music
Event Details:

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

Titling block over a green curtain

Black Cinema Series

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. Free refreshments are provided. Feature Film: Beasts of the Southern Wild

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. Free refreshments are provided. 

Feature Film: Beasts of the Southern Wild

4th Wednesday Book Club titling on top of a photo of books on shelves

4th Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Read the book and join us for a healthy discussion around the cozy fireplace in the library's Riverside Room. The book for this month is 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Befor...

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. The book for this month is 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann.

Children sitting on the floor smiling and listening intently

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

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

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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.

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Baby Play Date

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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, October 25, 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.

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.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults

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: Board Room
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, October 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, 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, Music
Event Details:

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

Woman with mobile phone getting help from staff

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults

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: Board Room
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 clapping with an instructor at the front

Halloween Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Event Details:

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

Catrinas.

Día de los Muertos - Catrina Workshop

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Do you enjoy the Day of the Dead display in the library every October? Have you ever wondered how to make the small skeletal statuettes that are part of the display?

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Cultural, Education
Event Details:

Do you enjoy the Day of the Dead display in the library every October? Have you ever wondered how to make the small skeletal statuettes that are part of the display?

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, October 30, 2025 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, November 1, 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.

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.

Colorful sugar skull.

Día de los Muertos - Community Celebration

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at BPL! Enjoy this lively Mexican holiday rich on traditions that celebrates those who came before us. Enjoy activities, dances, food, and more. Presented by La Preferida de Beloit.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Event Details:

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at BPL! Enjoy this lively Mexican holiday rich on traditions that celebrates those who came before us. Enjoy activities, dances, food, and more. Presented by La Preferida de Beloit.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, 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, Music
Event Details:

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

Green and pink Playdoh.

Playdough Palooza

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Explore the chemistry behind playdough, learn how to make your own, and get creative!

All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Event Details:

Explore the chemistry behind playdough, learn how to make your own, and get creative!

All ages welcome!

Woman with mobile phone getting help from staff

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults

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: Board Room
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 clapping with an instructor at the front

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 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 sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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.

Three bottles of kombucha.

Kombucha 101

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Learn what Kombucha is, where it came from, why it’s good for you … AND how to make it at home for a fraction of the store-bought price.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Learn what Kombucha is, where it came from, why it’s good for you … AND how to make it at home for a fraction of the store-bought price.

Keyboard, book, and bills.

Financial Literacy 101 (Part One)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Managing your money rather than having your money manage you...

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

Managing your money rather than having your money manage you...

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, November 8, 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.

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.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Education
Age Group:
Adults

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: Board Room
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, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Education, 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, Music
Event Details:

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

Magnifying glass with the words Preschool STEAM Lab

Preschool STEAM Lab

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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 with mobile phone getting help from staff

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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.