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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). 

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Simulating Satchel: A Baseball What If...?

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as local author John Graf talks about his book, Simulating Satchel: A What-If History of Integrated Major League Baseball in 1934

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

Join us as local author John Graf talks about his book, Simulating Satchel: A What-If History of Integrated Major League Baseball in 1934

Memorial Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Milton House Museum: An Iconic Milton Structure

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, History
Age Group:
Adults

Kevin Scannell from the Milton House Museum will be presenting on the founding of the town of Milton and the construction of the Milton House.

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

Kevin Scannell from the Milton House Museum will be presenting on the founding of the town of Milton and the construction of the Milton House.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250: The Underground Railroad

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, History
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Told from the perspective of an owner of a “Safe House" in Illinois, hear how safe houses were used as a stopping point for the slaves to gain rest and nourishment before going on to safety in Canada.

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

Told from the perspective of an owner of a “Safe House" in Illinois, hear how safe houses were used as a stopping point for the slaves to gain rest and nourishment before going on to safety in Canada.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, Education, History, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning musician and storyteller, Dave Martin, takes us on a good-natured romp through the Midwest which explores the culture and storied history of the region, performing both traditional and original songs while infusing quixoti

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

Award-winning musician and storyteller, Dave Martin, takes us on a good-natured romp through the Midwest which explores the culture and storied history of the region, performing both traditional and original songs while infusing quixoti

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250: Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Remember the Women of Independence

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, History
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Numerous women played key roles in the establishment of our nation. What contributions did they make to our history? How did their perception of freedom differ from that of men?

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

Numerous women played key roles in the establishment of our nation. What contributions did they make to our history? How did their perception of freedom differ from that of men?

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Na Hale Studios - A PLLS Storywagon Event!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, Education, History
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Na Hale: Hands on Hawaii Cultural Edutainment Demonstration & Show & Tell: Native-Hawaiian, Malia Chow, brings the Hawaiian culture to life with lava rocks, sea turtle shells, and traditional Hawaiian dance impl

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

Na Hale: Hands on Hawaii Cultural Edutainment Demonstration & Show & Tell: Native-Hawaiian, Malia Chow, brings the Hawaiian culture to life with lava rocks, sea turtle shells, and traditional Hawaiian dance impl

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The American Revolution (A PBS Documentary): A Preview

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Big Hill Room (239) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education, History, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The American Revolution, a 12-hour series on America’s founding struggle directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, presents the story of the men and

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Big Hill Room (239)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Cultural, Education, History, Movies
Event Details:

The American Revolution, a 12-hour series on America’s founding struggle directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, presents the story of the men and

Labor Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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A Conversation on Ableism: presented by The Diversity Action Team of Rock County

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Community, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Diversity Action Team of Rock County is presenting a family focused, hands-on event on Ableism. It will emphasize seeing people with disabilities as individuals first—not defined by their disabilities.

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

The Diversity Action Team of Rock County is presenting a family focused, hands-on event on Ableism. It will emphasize seeing people with disabilities as individuals first—not defined by their disabilities.

Closed Early for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
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Beloit Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library