Foundation News

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...

The BPL Foundation is excited to announce that we are now listed in the Thrivent Choice charitable grant program guide. Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program that gives eligible Thrivent clients with membership the opportunity to influence where Thrivent...

Spreading the joy of reading is an endeavor that can have a profound impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Reading has been shown to have numerous benefits, including improving cognitive function, reducing stress, increasing empathy, and...

BOOKQUEST is a fantastic Beloit Public Library program that encourages 4th and 5th grade children to develop a love for reading and explore different genres and authors. It's amazing that the program has been running for 40 years, reaching thousands of children in the...

I am very excited to join The Foundation team! I have only been with The Foundation for a short time, but I can already see how impactful donation dollars are to special programming. Beloit Public Library leadership are always coming up with new and innovative program...

In January of 2023, Beloit Public Library Foundation hired an Executive Director, Lisa Ingalls, to further the mission of The Foundation. Beloit Public Library Foundation is a not for profit that raises funds to continuously improve, promote and support Beloit Public...

It’s hard to say succinctly what Beloit Public Library provides to the Greater Beloit Community other than … exactly what it needs. With 43,902 registered cardholders, there is no doubt, the Greater Beloit Community appreciates having access to the more than 2.1...

Beloit Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit arm of BPL that raises funds to continuously improve, promote, and support Beloit Public Library. Gifts to the Foundation allow us to take the library beyond city funding to a new level of excellence. The BPL Foundation...

Beloit Public Library welcomed the Leadership Development Academy of Rock County. This past winter, future leaders in our community met for their monthly education session at the library. The BPL Foundation sponsored their lunch and participated in the fundraising...