Upcoming Events

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Fire Alarm System Testing

On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, construction crews at Beloit Public Library will be integrating new fire alarm equipment into the building’s system. As part of this process, technicians must confirm that all safety components are functioning properly. During this required testing, fire alarm horns and strobe lights may activate intermittently. 

We will be open and providing the usual services, but Preschool Story Time is cancelled. Testing is expected to be complete by 11:30 a.m. We understand this may be disruptive for patrons using the library during the morning hours, and we appreciate your patience. 

Featured Events

Titling over capital building

The Civics Academy: Using the SDB DataTool to Understand the Finance and Performance of the District

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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 blue curtain

Classic Film Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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. Drawing for the movie after the showing.Feature F...

Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
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. Drawing for the movie after the showing.

Feature Film: Day for Night (1973)

Adults sit in a circle with babies on their laps

Baby Play Date

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area 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: Children's Area
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, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area 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: Children's Area
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.

Older gentleman playing chess with young boy

Saturday Morning Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 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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Preschool Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
Cancelled
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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.

The Civics Academy: Using the SDB DataTool to Understand the Finance and Performance of the District

12:00pm–1:15pm
Adults
Community
Open
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.

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.

Classic Film Night

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Music
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
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. Drawing for the movie after the showing.

Feature Film: Day for Night (1973)

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: Children's Area
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: The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Book Clubs
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Lang Classroom (100B)
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: Children's Area
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.

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.

Winterfest Activities and Hot Chocolate Bar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Community, Games
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Event Details:

Beat the winter blues with the city’s Winterfest – a full weekend of winter activities. 

Enjoy games and crafts at BPL while cozying up with free hot chocolate and all the fixings. There may even be an indoor snowball fight!

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.

Music and Movement Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Music
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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: The Wood (1999)

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 Tuesdays

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.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Early Literacy, Education
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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: Board 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: Children's Area
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
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Beloit Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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.