Event List

Featured Events

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Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Across from Service Desk at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join one of our staff members every other Monday morning this fall at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consider...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Across from Service Desk
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 fall at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consider ordering a second breakfast to help fuel the rest of your day.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, October 20, 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.

Carved Pumpkins, fake spider props, and gummy worms.

Halloween Soiree

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

We're b a c k for our 2nd annual Soiree with all the best of last year plus some new surprises.  The biggest surprise is our guest speaker, Annelise Ryan (a pseudonym for Beth...

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

We're b a c k for our 2nd annual Soiree with all the best of last year plus some new surprises.  The biggest surprise is our guest speaker, Annelise Ryan (a pseudonym for Beth Amos)*, the USA Today bestselling author of 30 novels, inclu

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, October 23, 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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, October 24, 2025 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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
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: Children's Area
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, December 27, 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.

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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.

Offsite Event
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 waving colorful scarves as parents sit in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area 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: Children's Area
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, December 29, 2025 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.

School's Out Makerspace

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Looking for something to do over break? Bring your kids to our pop-up makerspace and get creative together! Our materials + your creativity = endless possibilities! All ages welcome, from 3-103.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something to do over break? Bring your kids to our pop-up makerspace and get creative together! Our materials + your creativity = endless possibilities! All ages welcome, from 3-103.

Stack of bingo cards and markers

Senior Bingo

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

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! 

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DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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 with mobile phone getting help from staff

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Women holding yarn projects standing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area 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: 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.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Toddler Yoga

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

Women in STEM

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Calling all 6th through 12th grade girls!

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

Calling all 6th through 12th grade girls!

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, January 3, 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.

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area 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: 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.

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Teen Creative Writing Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Workshop
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, Workshop
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.

Senior Bingo

Tuesday, January 6, 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!

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Popcorn

Teen Taste-Test: Popcorn

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (North) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Love to try new things? Join us in this fun series where teens and tweens can taste-test a variety of different flavors of treat and snack items and vote on their favorite. For tweens and teens. All food materials will be provided.

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

Love to try new things? Join us in this fun series where teens and tweens can taste-test a variety of different flavors of treat and snack items and vote on their favorite. For tweens and teens. All food materials will be provided.

Rainbow Movie Series

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly film series featuring an LGBTQ+ friendly film.

Feature Film: Brokeback Mountain

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

Monthly film series featuring an LGBTQ+ friendly film.

Feature Film: Brokeback Mountain

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Preschool Story Time

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