Library News

Heading to see us? The Beloit Public Library Board of Directors passed a resolution in a special meeting last Friday that makes the wearing of masks while at the library required. This resolution goes into effect today, Monday, July 20. Don't have a mask or forgot...

Beloit Public Library (BPL) and Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) are teaming up to provide families a fun activity that they can do while being safely distanced from others. The Downtown Beloit Story Stroll is an interactive experience that encourages families to...

Beloit Public Library (BPL) is hosting a discussion about race with the launch of its Lunch & Learn Series. The first topic of this new series will focus on Ijoeoma Oluo's bestselling book, So You Want to Talk About Race, which examines race in America. It will...

You’re more creative than you think, and now your library card grants you access to more than 1,000 on-demand art and craft lessons to prove it. Beloit Public Library (BPL) and other Rock County public libraries that make up Arrowhead Library System are proud to...

We are thrilled to report that despite being closed for 11 weeks, Beloit Public Library has continued to move forward with construction and expansion plans. We are now six weeks into the buildout, and the space is taking great shape! Construction began May 4 to...

We will continue to offer contactless pickup service, but are transitioning from curbside to drive-up. Here's how it works: After you receive notice (via email, phone, or text message) that your hold is available, come and park in one of the two reserved parking...

BPL is now offering Take-and-Make Craft Kits for kids, featuring a new craft each week! This provides families with ready-to-go entertainment for the littles. Please limit yourself to one kit per child per week. Grab one when you stop in, or feel free to request one...

Many of our patrons have grown to love BookPage, a printed monthly magazine that helps readers discover new books, authors, and genres and that our Friends at Beloit Library group graciously provides for patrons to take home for free each month. The printed version is...

Beloit Public Library has taken advantage of its doors being closed during the Safer At Home order to upgrade to Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. Over the past five weeks, staff have spent approximately 1,600 hours working to apply and activate the new tags...

Beloit Public Library (BPL) is taking its Summer Reading Challenge virtual this year with the use of Beanstack. Beanstack is a free, easy-to-use app that is accessible via any handheld device. Users also can log their activities via the Beanstack website from their...