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Keyboard, book, and bills.

Financial Literacy 101 (Part Two)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Managing your money rather than having your money manage you...This session focuses on how Social Security works. The impact of starting to draw Social Security earlier or later. R...

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

Managing your money rather than having your money manage you...

Close up photo of woman's feet, wearing athletic sneakers.

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Across from Service Desk at Beloit Public Library

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...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Across from Service Desk
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.

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

Music and Movement Story Time

Monday, November 17, 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 capital building

The Civics Academy: Public Finance Report

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community. The goal is to inform residents about the...

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

This lunch-and-learn series includes presentations on public finance, city services, and other topics that are important to our community.

Titling over a picture of bookshelves filled with books

4th Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Read the book and join us for a healthy discussion around the cozy fireplace in the library's Riverside Room.Book Selections are as follows:Sept. 24, 2025 Nineteen Minutes by Jodi ...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Education
Event Details:

Read the book and join us for a healthy discussion around the cozy fireplace in the library's Riverside Room.

Book Selections are as follows:

Sept. 24, 2025 Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 

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Holiday Music by The Brass Station

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

Join us for an afternoon of holiday music favorites as played by The Brass Station*, a brass quintet!

Cozy Simmer Pots and Sips

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Community, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon of comfort, creativity, and community!

Teen Craft: Winter Wish Bottles

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Knueppel Classroom (100A)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Capture the magic of winter in a bottle! Join us in creating an enchanting winter wish bottle filled with natural snowy treasures & a hand-written note to bring good fortune for the holidays & new year.

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Gaming Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Teen Jackbox Games Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Community, Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Event Details:

Join us for a laid-back Teen Jackbox Games Night at the Beloit Public Library! Once a month from December through February, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

Gingerbread Build

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with a creative family activity! Join us for a festive Gingerbread Build, where you’ll construct your own edible masterpiece.

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.

Las Posadas

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:

A traditional Christmas celebration with songs, lights, and pinatas. We will discuss this beautiful tradition and share sweets, atole, and possibly tamales. 

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

9:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
Offsite Event
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.

Teen Creative Writing Club

4:30pm–5:45pm
Teens
Community, Workshop
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

Love writing stories, poems, or comics? Join our Teen Creative Writing Club and connect with fellow teen writers! Share your work, give and get helpful feedback, and explore new ideas together.

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Education, Movies
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Movies
Event Details:

Let’s raise a teacup to Jane! Step into the elegance of the Regency era as we celebrate the timeless legacy of Jane Austen on her 250th birthday.

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Gaming Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Lang Classroom (100B)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening full of videogames. The library has a Nintendo Switch and Wii. Feel free to bring your own system or even a favorite card game to share with others.

Teen Movie Night: "How to Train Your Dragon" (PG)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Movies
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of the new "How to Train Your Dragon" movie while painting your very own dragon eye to take home. Rated PG. For teens and tweens. Popcorn and soda provided, while supplies last. 

 

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: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Be Kind, Rewind!

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library

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.

Mindful Mile(s) - A Walking Group

9:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Health & Wellness
Offsite Event
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.

Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting or crocheting project, and hang out with other yarn crafters for inspiration, conversation, and collaboration.

New Year's Eve

5:30pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Beloit Public Library