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Featured Events

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The Lincoln Academy - Artwork Showcase

All Day 2/4 - 3/25
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.

Shoes walking on a trail

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

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.Please bring a ...

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 playing with colorful scarves and instruments while parents sit behind in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, February 9, 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.

Child playing with legos.

LEGO Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Build as a team or work on your own creation. Be sure to bring a camera to capture your creation! Each month will bring a new build challenge. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

Build as a team or work on your own creation. Be sure to bring a camera to capture your creation! Each month will bring a new build challenge. Ages 5-12.

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

Preschool Story Time

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

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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.

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Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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Un-Valentine's Day!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone's heard of an un-birthday and of course Valentine's day, but what happens when the day before Valentine's day happens on Friday the 13th?  The answer is "Un-Valentine's Day!  It doesn't matter what you're doing on the 14th

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Everyone's heard of an un-birthday and of course Valentine's day, but what happens when the day before Valentine's day happens on Friday the 13th?  The answer is "Un-Valentine's Day!  It doesn't matter what you're doing on the 14th

Sewing machine

Hello, Bobbin!: Sewing Machine 101

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Sewing machine

Hello, Bobbin!: Sewing Machine 101

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Beginning Cartooning 2

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bring your inner artist and come prepared to learn more of the basics of cartooning.  Kids will learn to draw easier cartoons using basic shapes and lines.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your inner artist and come prepared to learn more of the basics of cartooning.  Kids will learn to draw easier cartoons using basic shapes and lines.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Sewing machine

Hello, Bobbin!: Sewing Machine 101

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Celebrate Seuss!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us in celebrating Theodor Geissel a.k.a. Dr. Seuss for his birthday (actual date March 2) with some classic Seuss stories, plus crafts, activities, and a Seusss-y snack!

Ages 13 and under.

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

Join us in celebrating Theodor Geissel a.k.a. Dr. Seuss for his birthday (actual date March 2) with some classic Seuss stories, plus crafts, activities, and a Seusss-y snack!

Ages 13 and under.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

Watercolor Shamrocks

Teen Craft: Watercolor Shamrocks

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Try your luck at a whimsical watercolor shamrock painting in time for St. Patrick's Day. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12. 

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

Try your luck at a whimsical watercolor shamrock painting in time for St. Patrick's Day. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12. 

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Award-Winning Children's Books of 2025

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural, Education
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Explore the captivating world of award-winning books from 2025 as you listen and discovery why they claimed top honors.

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

Explore the captivating world of award-winning books from 2025 as you listen and discovery why they claimed top honors.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Turner Middle School Art Show

All Day 3/26 - 4/3
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Displays
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come and see 6th-8th grade artworks made by Turner Middle School! 

Award Ceremony and Reception will be on 3/27 from 4-5 pm. 

Artwork will be displayed in the Riverside Room on the days: 3/27/26 - 4/2/26.

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

Come and see 6th-8th grade artworks made by Turner Middle School! 

Award Ceremony and Reception will be on 3/27 from 4-5 pm. 

Artwork will be displayed in the Riverside Room on the days: 3/27/26 - 4/2/26.

Turner Middle School Art Show - Opening Reception!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Displays
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come and see 6th-8th grade artworks made by Turner Middle School! 

Award Ceremony and Reception will be on 3/27 from 4-5 pm. 

Artwork will be displayed in the Riverside Room on the days: 3/27/26 - 4/2/26.

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

Come and see 6th-8th grade artworks made by Turner Middle School! 

Award Ceremony and Reception will be on 3/27 from 4-5 pm. 

Artwork will be displayed in the Riverside Room on the days: 3/27/26 - 4/2/26.

Prank Lab

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Other
Age Group:
Tweens

Get ready for the funniest holiday ever, April Fool’s Day! We’ll construct props, crafts, and jokes to fool your friends and family. For ages 8-12.

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

Get ready for the funniest holiday ever, April Fool’s Day! We’ll construct props, crafts, and jokes to fool your friends and family. For ages 8-12.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Gaston Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 4/6 - 4/11
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Check out the amazing artwork from our talented Beloit-Area students!

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

Check out the amazing artwork from our talented Beloit-Area students!

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Robinson Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 4/13 - 4/18
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Check out the amazing artwork from our talented Beloit-Area students!

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

Check out the amazing artwork from our talented Beloit-Area students!

Wood Slice Painting

Teen Craft: Wood Slice Painting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Celebrate the season of spring by transforming wood slices into colorful, nature-themed mini artworks. While supplies last. For grades 6-12. 

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

Celebrate the season of spring by transforming wood slices into colorful, nature-themed mini artworks. While supplies last. For grades 6-12. 

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, April 14, 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.