Library News

Stateline Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 Community Impact Grant to Beloit Public Library to support The Civics Academy Series. The Civics Academy, formerly known as Know Your Local Government, is a lunch-and-learn series that offers monthly...

Beloit Public Library is launching a new evening series designed to bring inspiring artists, writers, and speakers to our community. "An Evening With" invites patrons to spend time with remarkable guests in an engaging, welcoming setting—right here at the library....

We’re excited to share that Beloit Public Library’s newly renovated Children’s Area is now officially open to the public. While there are still more exciting elements to come, we have opened the space so families can begin enjoying it now. We’re thrilled to welcome...

We are happy to share that BPL will continue offering Hoopla in 2026, with a borrowing limit of six checkouts per month, per card. We’re glad to keep this service available, especially as many libraries nationwide have had to reduce or discontinue Hoopla due to cost....

Thanks to the extraordinary leadership of our Capital Campaign Committee and the generosity of early supporters, Discovery PLAYce has already surpassed its original fundraising goal of $4.15 million what we expect it will cost for the physical construction of the...

As Beloit Public Library wraps up Phase I of construction, patrons will notice changes that may temporarily impact service. The library remains open, and staff will continue to help with checkouts, computers, and finding materials. Please bear with us because the...

Beloit Public Library is excited to share that Phase I of our construction project is nearing completion. As we move into the next stage, we will begin transitioning the Children’s Area into its newly completed space. Starting Monday, February 16, the Children’s...

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...