Library News

Have you ever wondered what materials other BPL patrons are reading, watching, and listening to? Below are the top five checkouts in six different categories. What surprises you most? (We are guessing parents of young children will NOT be surprised by the top youth...

Just in time for Beloit Winterfest, Beloit Public Library cardholders now have a new item they can check out: Snowshoes! Snowshoes and poles in a variety of sizes have been added to the catalog and are available to be borrowed by cardholders for up to two weeks at a...

Reading is the single most important skill you can teach your child, and it starts with early literacy. Early literacy is what children know about reading before they actually learn to read. Experts tie strong early literacy skills to a successful adulthood. It's...

The American Library Association announced the 2022 Youth Media Awards on January 24. Winners included: John Newbery Medal “The Last Cuentista” Donna Barba Higuera, author Randolph Caldecott Medal “Watercress” Jason Chin, illustrator Coretta Scott King (Author) Book...

Beloit Public Library has added a couple of new offerings to its long list of resources available. The Wall Street Journal Library card holders now have digital access to The Wall Street Journal and its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of breaking news and current...

Beloit Public Library is excited to present "When I Grow Up..." Storytime with PBS KIDS, beginning in February. This new series will feature a new career-based story time with help from a field expert. Kids ages 5-8 and their families are invited to participate and...

For the first time in more than two years, Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) will host its huge used book sale. The FABL Warehouse Book Sale will be held January 20-22, 2022, in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library, located at 605 Eclipse Boulevard. Sale hours...

Beloit Public Library and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) are teaming up to provide job services assistance to residents of Beloit. In an effort to bring services to where the people need them, the DWD’s Job Center of Wisconsin is now providing a number...

Beloit Public Library (BPL) will host a series of walk-in Covid vaccine clinics for the public beginning in January. Staff from Beloit Health System will administer Pfizer vaccines for people ages 5 and older to provide a convenient option for residents at this...

BingePass is now available from Hoopla! BingePass allows you to read current issues of 50+ popular and in-demand magazines and Great Courses content using only ONE of your month's six checkouts. To take advantage of BingePass, be sure your Hoopla app is up to date....