Library News

New materials with a focus on East Asian cultures are being added to BPL shelves, thanks to a generous grant from the Center for East Asian Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The new materials include a collection of poetry books, Asian-themed DVDs, and two...

In its strive to remove barriers to services for the community, Beloit Public Library (BPL) has eliminated fines on all youth and young adult materials. This announcement kicks off National Library Week, which is April 4-10. Beginning immediately, no overdue fines...

Introducing Playaway Launchpads, a new addition to our collection! These all-inclusive devices come preloaded with apps, games, comics, or videos for kids, teens, and adults. They are designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface that can be accessed any time,...

BPL is helping readers embrace humor to reduce stress together during the next Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From April 5-19, readers can learn stress-managing techniques from psychologist and stand-up comedian Brian King’s The Art of Taking...

Yes, we have tax forms ... and lots of them! We have federal and state forms, as well as homestead forms. All are located outside of the study rooms. If you need assistance finding them or walking that far ask any staff member for help. Or, feel free to request them...

Due to a cooperative purchase by a few systems and libraries, magazines have been added to Wisconsin's Digital Library for the whole state to enjoy! Choose from more than 3,000 titles, all available for simultaneous use and accessible via the OverDrive website, and...

Picture Days at Beloit Public Library was a was a grand success! For six days in February, BPL's Community Room was transformed into a photo studio as area school children arrived donning fresh haircuts and crisp, new outfits. No mask could disguise the ear-to-ear...

BPL staff have heard from a lot of people who are finding themselves feeling down during the pandemic. Add dreary weather to the mix, and the days can be downright depressing. We have added a couple of new items to our collection that we hope will help! Boost your...

Beloit Public Library (BPL) cardholders now have free access to LinkedIn Learning, a subscription website used by 78% of Fortune 500 companies to upskill their employees. The same video courses used by the world’s top companies and taught by industry experts are now...

Beloit Public Library now offers a drive-up window for materials pickup. We are excited about this new service which provides another option for our those who use the library. In particular, we believe it will benefit: Patrons with mobility issues, Patrons who prefer...