Library News

On the morning of Friday, February 13, the fire department will be testing our new fire alarm equipment to confirm that all safety components are functioning properly. During this required testing, fire alarm horns and strobe lights may activate intermittently. We...

On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, construction crews at Beloit Public Library will be integrating new fire alarm equipment into the building’s system. As part of this process, technicians must confirm that all safety components are functioning properly. During...

Beloit Public Library is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of the SDB DataTool—an interactive resource that helps community members explore key information about the School District of Beloit (SDB) over time and in comparison with its peer...

Beloit Public Library is building a new Sensory Room—a public, reservable space designed for individuals or families who may need a calm, quiet place to take a break, reset, and regulate sensory needs during a library visit. As we prepare the room for community use,...

R. Family Care Services, in partnership with Beloit Public Library, is launching a free monthly workshop series designed to support local families—especially parents, guardians, and grandparents raising children with autism. Launching January 10, the Strong Families,...

Beloit Public Library’s subscription to Library Chef will end on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Beginning January 1, 2026, Library Chef will no longer be available through Beloit Public Library, and the link will be removed from our website and resource listings....

Beloit Public Library received a $35,000 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation to support the development of Discovery PLAYce. This grant will fund a giant Lite-Brite wall—an oversized, hands-on light-and-peg display that will provide opportunities for children and...

Ecolab Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Beloit Public Library to support the development of Discovery PLAYce. Scheduled to open in Fall of 2026, Discovery PLAYce will transform the library’s children’s area into a 6,000-square-foot interactive learning lab...

Beloit Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the...

UPDATE: Donation deadline has been extended to December 8. This holiday season, Beloit Public Library is inviting patrons to turn their late fines into an opportunity to help neighbors in need by donating nonperishable food items. The promotion will take place through...