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The Lincoln Academy - Artwork Showcase

All Day 2/4 - 3/25
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Artwork created by TLA Scholars in grades K4 - 12.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Displays
Event Details:

Artwork created by TLA Scholars in grades K4 - 12.

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Un-Valentine's Day!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (South) at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Everyone's heard of an un-birthday and of course Valentine's day, but what happens when the day before Valentine's day happens on Friday the 13th?  The answer is "Un-Valentine...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (South)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Everyone's heard of an un-birthday and of course Valentine's day, but what happens when the day before Valentine's day happens on Friday the 13th?  The answer is "Un-Valentine's Day!  It doesn't matter what you're doing on the 14th

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Hello, Bobbin!: Sewing Machine 101

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this four-week series. Lessons will be conducted by Bobbi Sampson. This program is for adults and registration is required.

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Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverside Room at Beloit Public Library

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.

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.

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Strong Families, Strong Minds - R Family Forward/Together Works

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Beloit Public Library

Event Details:

Strong Families, Strong Minds.A free monthly workshop series aimed at supporting local families, especially those raising children with autism.Join us for a one-hour support circle...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Strong Families, Strong Minds.

A free monthly workshop series aimed at supporting local families, especially those raising children with autism.

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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.

Teen Manga/GN Book Club: One Piece

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:

Join us for a laid-back book club exploring the world of manga & graphic novels! Each month tweens & teens will explore new & popular manga/GN titles all while making new friends.

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!

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.

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

9:30am–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

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.

FABL Used Book Sale

1:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) Warehouse Book Sale will be held May 14, 15, and 16 in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library, located at 605 Eclipse Boulevard.

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! Every two weeks from March through May, we’re firing up the Jackbox party packs for an afternoon of fun, competition, and creativity.

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.

FABL Used Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) Warehouse Book Sale will be held May 14, 15, and 16 in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library, located at 605 Eclipse Boulevard.

Mind Bloom: Teen Talks

4:00pm–5:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Community, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a place to unwind, laugh, talk, and just breathe for a bit?

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.

Translation Services

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Bilingual, Community
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Knueppel Classroom (100A)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community
Event Details:

We are excited to offer a translator's table at the Beloit Public Library, where friendly Spanish interpreters are ready to help anyone who may not speak English fluently understand important documents. 

FABL Used Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) Warehouse Book Sale will be held May 14, 15, and 16 in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library, located at 605 Eclipse Boulevard.

Aldrich/Fruzen Middle School Art Showcase (Ward)

All Day 5/18–5/23
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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 Spring at Riverside Park for a mindful stroll on the Beloit River Walk.

All are welcome to join the fun.

Music and Movement Story Time

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

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

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

12:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

Black Cinema Series

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 this monthly film series that features iconic Black films. 

Feature Film: Lee Daniel's The Butler

Senior Bingo

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Riverside Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Connect and compete with others while playing Bingo!

DWD Job Services Live Help Desk

9:30am–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Job service professionals from the Department of Workforce Development provide assistance to walk-in customers in the computer lab at Beloit Public Library.

Tech Tuesday

3:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Across from Service Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Drop in for one-on-one assistance with learning how to use and understand your device. Our staff can help you learn to use library apps, resources, and more! PLEASE NOTE: Staff are not permitted to perform repairs.

Adventurer's Guild: Adult & Teen Tabletop RPG Night

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room (North)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, explorers, and dice rollers! Gather your party and join us every Tuesday evening for an ongoing tabletop gaming adventure for teens and adults.

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.