Calendar

Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
“When I Grow Up…” Storytime with PBS KIDS is a joint program of BPL, PBS Wisconsin, and PBS Kids. Learn about careers in this story time featuring experts from the field. Hear stories, participate in[...]
Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Celebrate with us as we kickoff our annual Summer Reading Club! Learn how to participate to win cool prizes, enjoy games, add to our sidewalk chalk murals, explore our animal helpers exhibit, create a community[...]
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we sing and dance with Stuart Stotts – performer, educator, and author. Ages 2-12.
Jun 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Join us on Wednesdays this summer for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library. Each week features live local music, as well as food offerings from a food truck[...]
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn about the meaning of flags around the world. Children are invited to make a flag and march around the room. Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. All ages.
Jun 16 @ 9:29 pm – 10:29 pm
Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome. June 16: Riverside Park July 14: Krueger Park August 18: Leeson Park  
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jun 19 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Meet an adoptable friend at the library! Humane Society volunteers will be present for questions.  
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jun 24 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Join us at First National Bank Plaza (Corner of State and Grand) for stories, songs, and crafts in the plaza during the Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Beloit.
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn about Caribbean American heritage in Beloit, make crafts, and learn a few Caribbean dance moves. Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. All ages.
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jeremy Bryan of the Parent’s Choice Gold-Award Winning group The Figureheads will be playing songs from their newest record “Stars.” This family-friendly hip-hop will move you in more ways than one!
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jul 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
“When I Grow Up…” Storytime with PBS KIDS is a joint program of BPL, PBS Wisconsin, and PBS Kids. Learn about careers in this story time featuring experts from the field. Hear stories, participate in[...]
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spend the evening learning how to make ice cream, playing games, and making crafts. Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. Ages 3-12.
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we experience magic with professional entertainer Zack Percell of TnZ Magic. Zack uses comedy, visual magic, mentalism, escape artistry, and sleight-of-hand.
Jul 14 @ 9:29 pm – 10:29 pm
Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome. June 16: Riverside Park July 14: Krueger Park August 18: Leeson Park  
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jul 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us outside for all kinds of messy art projects. Explore splat painting, make art with your feet, and even make exploding paint! Make sure to wear old clothes and shoes because they will get[...]
Jul 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Slither into the world of reptiles to learn what species call Wisconsin home. You’ll get to watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch snakes, and more. Afterwards, stick around to hold the reptiles for[...]
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jul 24 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Meet an adoptable friend at the library! Humane Society volunteers will be present for questions.  
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn how to play Mexican bingo. Winners will receive prizes! Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. All ages.
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Jul 29 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Join us at First National Bank Plaza (Corner of State and Grand) for stories, songs, and crafts in the plaza during the Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Beloit.
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.
Aug 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the basic anatomy and science of apples, then taste a variety of apples and compare for yourself. Presented by Welty Environmental Center. All ages.
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn about different native people in the world. Children will be able to interact with a map and make crafts. Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. All ages.
Jun
10
Sat
Saturday Morning Chess Club
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday Morning Chess Club

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.

“When I Grow Up…” Story Time with PBS KIDS: Construction
Jun 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
“When I Grow Up…” Story Time with PBS KIDS: Construction
“When I Grow Up…” Storytime with PBS KIDS is a joint program of BPL, PBS Wisconsin, and PBS Kids. Learn about careers in this story time featuring experts from the field. Hear stories, participate in hands-on activities, and ask the expert questions. Free book and lunch each week, while supplies last.
Summer Reading Club Kickoff
Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Reading Club Kickoff

Celebrate with us as we kickoff our annual Summer Reading Club! Learn how to participate to win cool prizes, enjoy games, add to our sidewalk chalk murals, explore our animal helpers exhibit, create a community art project, make and eat snacks, and learn about all the exciting programs we have in store for Summer Reading Club and BookQuest!

Jun
13
Tue
Storywagon Visitor: Stuart Stotts
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Storywagon Visitor: Stuart Stotts

Join us as we sing and dance with Stuart Stotts – performer, educator, and author. Ages 2-12.

Jun
14
Wed
Wednesdays at the Library
Jun 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesdays at the Library

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for lunch and music in the Hendricks Family Children’s Garden at Beloit Public Library. Each week features live local music, as well as food offerings from a food truck and Blender Café. Some dates include FABL sidewalk book sales. This is the fifth year of this series, brought to you by a partnership between BPL and our neighbors at Beloit Area Community Health Center.

6/14: Gary the Duo
6/21: Fred and Ginger
6/28: Jestin Jay
7/5: Bill Mathis
7/12: Karla Faylet Guzmán
7/19: Ken Curtis
7/26: Johnny Wittnebell
8/2: VanDwellers
8/9: Karl Bell
8/16: Eclectic Red
8/23: Greg Gerard
8/30: Jestin Jay

Bilingual Series: Flag Parade
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bilingual Series: Flag Parade

Learn about the meaning of flags around the world. Children are invited to make a flag and march around the room. Presented in both English and Spanish by Wisconsin Contigo. All ages.

Jun
16
Fri
Story Time at the Park
Jun 16 @ 9:29 pm – 10:29 pm
Story Time at the Park

Our library staff are bringing stories and crafts to you at your favorite City of Beloit parks! All ages are welcome.

June 16: Riverside Park

July 14: Krueger Park

August 18: Leeson Park

 

Jun
17
Sat
Saturday Morning Chess Club
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday Morning Chess Club

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.

Jun
19
Mon
Humane Society of Southern WI: Adopt A Pet
Jun 19 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Humane Society of Southern WI: Adopt A Pet

Meet an adoptable friend at the library! Humane Society volunteers will be present for questions.

 

Jun
24
Sat
Saturday Morning Chess Club
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday Morning Chess Club

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a game of chess, learn the basics, or watch others. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5+.

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