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Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, March 28, 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.

Prank Lab

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

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.

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.

Titling over an glowing purple background with a VHS tape

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

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Be Kind, Rewind!Looking for an opportunity to have a relaxing Saturday afternoon reliving those glorious days of VHS? This is it! Bring your family and a snack and join us for a fa...

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

Be Kind, Rewind!

Children sitting on the floor playing with colorful scarves and instruments while parents sit behind in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, March 30, 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 featuring Sara Douglas!

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

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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.

Hackett Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 4/20 - 4/25
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 21, 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.

Fabulous Frog Fables, Fairytales, and Festivities!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Spring on in to hear some fabulous stories about our Kermit-like friends, learn interesting facts, create a craft that you can use to play a game. Build and eat a fun froggy treat!

 For ages 6-12. 

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

Spring on in to hear some fabulous stories about our Kermit-like friends, learn interesting facts, create a craft that you can use to play a game. Build and eat a fun froggy treat!

 For ages 6-12. 

Converse Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 4/27 - 5/2
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 28, 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.

Merrill Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 5/4 - 5/9
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, May 5, 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.

Todd Elementary Art Showcase

All Day 5/11 - 5/16
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!

Beaded Plant

Teen Craft: Beaded Plants

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Love plants but not the work that goes in to taking care of them? Mini beaded plants are a sparkly alternative with no watering required! Customize your very own mini beaded plant for your workspace, windowsill, or bedroom. While supplies last.

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

Love plants but not the work that goes in to taking care of them? Mini beaded plants are a sparkly alternative with no watering required! Customize your very own mini beaded plant for your workspace, windowsill, or bedroom. While supplies last.

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

Aldrich/Fruzen Middle School Art Showcase (Ward)

All Day 5/18 - 5/23
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by 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:

Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by Beloit-area students!

Women holding knitting projects while posing in front of a fireplace

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

STEAM Storytime at Boys and Girls Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Other

Memorial Day

All Day
Beloit Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Aldrich/Fruzen Middle School Art Showcase (Delos-Angeles)

All Day 5/26 - 5/30
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by 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:

Stop in the library and appreciate the amazing artwork made by Beloit-area students!