Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Close-up of woman's feet walking on a stone path

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Blender Café (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join one of our staff members every other Monday morning this summer at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consid...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Blender Café (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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 summer at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again.

Children sitting on the floor waving colorful scarves as parents sit in chairs

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, August 18, 2025 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, Music
Event Details:

Develop early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. For ages 2-6.

Titling over a blue theater curtain

Classic Film Series

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

This popular monthly film series features classic films as they were intended to be seen — on the big screen and with an audience. Free refreshments.Feature Film: The Silencers

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

This popular monthly film series features classic films as they were intended to be seen — on the big screen and with an audience. Free refreshments.

Feature Film: The Silencers

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025 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.

Children look at a colorful library book being held by an adult

Story Time in the Park at Riverside Park

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome.

Filters
Age 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.

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.

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movies
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Be Kind, Rewind!

Ofrenda Display

All Day 10/27–11/3
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community, Cultural
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Cultural
Event Details:

Stop in and admire local Lily Herbold's Ofrenda just in time before Dia De Los Muertos! 

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.

Halloween Preschool Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme each week! Ages 2-6.

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.

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.

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.

Día de los Muertos - Community Celebration

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Community, Cultural, Education
Event Details:

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at BPL! Enjoy this lively Mexican holiday rich on traditions that celebrates those who came before us. Enjoy activities, dances, food, and more. Presented by La Preferida de Beloit.

International Games Day: A Drop-In Event!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Celebrate International Games Month by kicking it off with us on International Games Day! Drop in by yourself or with your family or friends.  Learn new games or simply enjoy an old favorite.

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

9:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Blender Café (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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 fall at the Blender Cafe for a mindful stroll around the river and back again. Once back at the Blender Cafe, consider ordering a second breakfast to help fuel the rest of your day.

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.

Playdough Palooza

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Event Details:

Explore the chemistry behind playdough, learn how to make your own, and get creative!

All ages welcome!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LEGO Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Community, Workshop
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.

Preschool STEAM Lab

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 a fun-filled program as we explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) through play! Each session we'll learn about a different topic through hands-on games and activities. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

6:00pm–7:00pm
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 on the second Wednesday of each month!

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.