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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

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 playing under a colorful parachute

Toddler Yoga

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

Event Details:

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

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...

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Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Community
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.

OFFSITE ABC Playgroup @ Janesville Community Kids

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Early Literacy
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

ABC Playgroup at Janesville Community Kids center

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.

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

Gaming Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program 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.

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.

Teen Page Turners Book Club: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Love to read and want to meet fellow bookworms like you? Join our NEW Teen Page Turners Book Club! For tweens & teens. Be sure to check out a copy of this month's book before the meeting at the front desk.

Toddler Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

Special Time for this event!

Be Kind, Rewind!

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 (k)night? Learn the basics of chess or come and compete against experts! All skill levels are welcome in this friendly drop-in program.

Celebrate Seuss!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Theodor Geissel a.k.a. Dr. Seuss for his birthday (actual date March 2) with some classic Seuss stories, plus crafts, activities, and a Seusss-y snack!

Ages 13 and under.

The Civics Academy

12:00pm–1:15pm
Adults
Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

Faith Film Night

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a film series exploring themes from different faiths.

Feature Film: The Unbreakable Boy (2024)

The Civics Academy

12:00pm–1:15pm
Adults
Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Save a life; donate blood. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Ages 18+.

The Civics Academy

12:00pm–1:15pm
Adults
Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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 

4th Wednesday Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Clubs, Education
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