Foundation News
Tax Advantage Giving
As the year-end approaches, many nonprofits, including the BPL Foundation, are preparing for their annual appeal. As a donor, there are a few tax-advantaged ways you can give. If you’re over the age of 73, consider donating your IRA’s required minimum distribution...
Dungeons & Dragons: Learning Through Fun
Speaking of learning through fun, our Dungeons & Dragons children’s program is growing! This program has become a welcoming and cohesive community, where children play, teens assist, and all are guided by an adult with a teaching background. Dungeons & Dragons...
Zoozort: A Wild Success
What do armadillos, bullfrogs, and chinchillas have in common? They all spent time at the BPL educating and entertaining families on August 20th! Zoozort, an interactive and educational program funded in part by the BPL Foundation, was so popular that we’re aiming to...
BPL Foundation Presents: A Night Under the Stars with Family, Fun, and Film
The Beloit Public Library Foundation hosted a fantastic community event designed for the whole family, made possible by the generous support of our donors. On Friday, September 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., cars began filling the library parking lot as families gathered for...
Tributes and Honors: A Year of Giving
We are deeply grateful for the generous gifts given to the BPL Foundation in memory of loved ones over the past year. These memorial contributions honor the lives and legacies of those who have touched our community. Our heartfelt thanks go out to those remembered...
Thank You for Supporting Our Summer Appeal
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously supported our summer appeal. Your donations, including the wonderful contributions of Lego sets, have helped us continue providing valuable programs and services to our community. We are grateful for your...
Thank You, Kathy McCoy
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kathy McCoy for her lasting impact as a dedicated member of the Beloit Public Library Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2021, Kathy’s exceptional talents were quickly recognized, leading her to serve as co-chair of the...
The Annual Appeal was a Huge Success
The Annual Appeal was a huge success! Please accept my heartfelt THANK YOU for your generosity!!! Below are some programs where your donation dollars are doing great work. In 2023, the library hosted 734 programs, including 383 for children aged 0 to 11, engaging more...
Turning the Page: A Chapter Concluded in the Library’s Legacy
Honoring a Legacy It is with deep appreciation and gratitude that we announce the retirement of Ken Forbeck, President of the Beloit Public Library Foundation. Before joining the Foundation Board in 2016, Ken was instrumental in the library's move to its current...
Beyond the Pages: Unveiling the Library’s Multifaceted Realm
While the library has always been a treasure trove of books, our offerings go far beyond that. This issue highlights a few of those diverse programs that enrich our community. Beloit Public Library stands as a vital community hub, catering to various interests. Unveil...