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Children sitting on the floor smiling and listening intently

Preschool Story Time: Evening Edition

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun with a new story time theme on the second Wednesday of each month!

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!

Jeff Hagen Art - Gale House

Looking for Mr. Wright: An Artist Looks at the Work of Frank Lloyd Wright

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Best known for his organic architecture and a herald of the Prairie School Movement in the early 20th Century, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prominent and prolific ar...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Cultural, Education, History
Event Details:

Best known for his organic architecture and a herald of the Prairie School Movement in the early 20th Century, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prominent and prolific architects.

Adults sitting with babies in their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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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 playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

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Join staff from Stateline YMCA for stretching, songs, and all-around fun! Ages 0-5.

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.

Keyboard, book, and bills.

Financial Literacy 101 (Part Two)

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

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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...

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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
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.

Community Resource Fair

10:30am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Community, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

This event will feature several local nonprofits and community organizations offering resources, support and information for individuals and families in the Beloit area.

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!

Thanksgiving Eve

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

Thanksgiving 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. (Weather Permitting)

Special Santa Story Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Early Literacy, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education
Event Details:

Join us for a special Christmas story time with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Stories, songs, and a craft. 

All ages welcome.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

School's Out Makerspace

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something to do over break? Bring your kids to our pop-up makerspace and get creative together! Our materials + your creativity = endless possibilities! All ages welcome, from 3-103.