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Picture of Dr. James Fitzpatrick

Author Event: Dr. James Fitzpatrick

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join us as Dr. Fitzpatrick speaks about his recently published book, The Intersection of Faith and School Leadership: Memoirs of a School Administrator. Dr. James Fitzpatrick ...

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

Join us as Dr. Fitzpatrick speaks about his recently published book, The Intersection of Faith and School Leadership: Memoirs of a School Administrator. 

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, April 4, 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, April 6, 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, April 8, 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, April 9, 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.

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The Civics Academy: Acts Housing

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community.

Dungeons & Drama

Teen Page Turners Book Club: Dungeons & Drama by Kristy Boyce

Wednesday, May 27, 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 check out a 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 check out a copy of this month's book before the meeting at the front desk.

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4th Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.

Tron: Ares

Teen Movie Night: "Tron: Ares" (PG-13)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a showing of the new "Tron: Ares" movie. Rated PG-13. For tweens and teens. Popcorn and soda provided, while supplies last.

 

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

Join us for a showing of the new "Tron: Ares" movie. Rated PG-13. For tweens and teens. Popcorn and soda provided, while supplies last.

 

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, May 29, 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.

Poster for “Mind Bloom: Teen Talks”, a teen program using the Nourishing Minds game on select Fridays from March to May at Beloit Public Library.

Mind Bloom: Teen Talks

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, May 30, 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.

Translation Services

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Knueppel Classroom (100A) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community
Age Group:
Adults

We are excited to offer a translator's table at the Beloit Public Library, where friendly Spanish interpreters are ready to help anyone who may not speak English fluently understand important documents. 

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Knueppel Classroom (100A)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community
Event Details:

We are excited to offer a translator's table at the Beloit Public Library, where friendly Spanish interpreters are ready to help anyone who may not speak English fluently understand important documents. 

book cover for River Shark by Danielle Hayter-Johnson

A Community Conversation on Resilience, Mental Health, and Healing featuring author Danielle Hayter-Johnson

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join author Danielle Hayter-Johnson as she hosts a community conversation on resilience, mental health, and healing and discusses her recently published book, River Shark.

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

Join author Danielle Hayter-Johnson as she hosts a community conversation on resilience, mental health, and healing and discusses her recently published book, River Shark.

Titling over an glowing purple background with a VHS tape

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

Saturday, May 30, 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

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
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DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Monday, June 1, 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.

A pile of bingo cards with green markers

Senior Bingo

Tuesday, June 2, 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!

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DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

Hablas español? in speech bubbles

Spanish Fluency Club for Beginners

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Water Tower Room (233) 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: Water Tower Room (233)
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 knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

Teens sit around tables playing games

Gaming Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside 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: 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.

Two hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Children playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, June 5, 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, June 6, 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.

Hands shaking

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

Monday, June 8, 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.