100 Extraordinary Women. 1 Extraordinary PLAYce.

Be one of 100 women making a bold investment in Beloit’s future.

Beloit Public Library and its Foundation are launching Discovery PLAYce—a transformative, 6,000-square-foot early childhood learning lab designed to support children ages 0–6 and their caregivers. Through hands-on, research-based learning play stations, bilingual story corners, and targeted programming, Discovery PLAYce will help build early literacy, school readiness, and caregiver confidence.

Why it matters: In Beloit, 88% of third graders read below grade level. Many children begin kindergarten without the basic skills they need to succeed. Discovery PLAYce directly addresses this challenge by equipping families with tools to support brain development and lifelong learning—starting at birth.

Your $1,000 gift will help fund: Interactive, culturally responsive learning exhibits; Staff-led programming and outreach; Community pop-up play kits; and Ongoing evaluation to ensure measurable impact.

Join the 100 Extraordinary Women™ Campaign: When 100 women each give $1,000 ($200 per year or $18 per month for five years), they unlock $100,000 to bring Discovery PLAYce to life. Together, we can change the story for Beloit’s children—one playful moment at a time. Give in your own name or to honor or remember a special woman. All women’s names will be prominently listed in the Discovery PLAYce Baby Area.

Be extraordinary. Donate today.

Visit 100extraordinarywomen.com today to make your donation.

Meet the Extraordinary Women™ Helping to Build Discovery PLAYce

We’re featuring the generous donors who have stepped up to support Beloit Public Library’s newest early-learning space through the 100 Extraordinary Women™ campaign. Each one is helping us build a brighter future for Beloit’s children — one playful moment at a time.
Read their stories.