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The Lincoln Academy Art Showcase

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Roy Chapman Andrews Society - Distinguished Explorers Display

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Community, Displays, History
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Displays, History
Event Details:

The Roy Chapman Andrews Society will host a display at the library in preparation for the Distinguished Explorer Award (DEA) on April 11, 2025. The DEA will celebrate the legacy of Andrews and honor one of today’s modern explorers, Dr.

Closed for All-Staff Training

7:00am - 12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

PBS Family Fun Night

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Community, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Grab the family and join us as we watch PBS episodes, explore crafts and activities, and enjoy a tasty snack!

This event is aimed at children aged 4-8 and their families.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saturday Morning Chess Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Education, Games
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Beginning Cartooning for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education, Music
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Play Date

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saturday Morning Chess Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Education, Games
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Award-Winning Children's Books of 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Event Details:

Explore the captivating world of award-winning books from 2024 as you listen and discover why they claimed top honors. Among the prestigious awards are the Caldecott, Sydney Taylor, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, and Sibert.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education, Music
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Play Date

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saturday Morning Chess Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Education, Games
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Discovery Center Portable Planetarium-Night Sky Program (Session 1)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Education
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discovery Center from Rockford will bring its inflatable planetarium so you can explore the moon and stars just as they appear on a clear night.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Discovery Center Portable Planetarium-Night Sky Program (Session 2)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Education
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discovery Center from Rockford will bring its inflatable planetarium so you can explore the moon and stars just as they appear on a clear night.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education, Music
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Beloit Story Walk

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children, All Ages
Animals, Community, Cultural, Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Animals, Community, Cultural, Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Explore downtown Beloit businesses while enjoying story boards from the environmental picture book A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
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.