Library News
BPL Announces Release of Updated SDB DataTool
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...
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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,...
New Monthly Workshop Series for Families Raising Children with Special Needs
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,...
Library Chef Subscription Expiring
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 Receives Grant from Alliant Energy Foundation for Discovery PLAYce
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...
Beloit Public Library Receives Grant from Ecolab
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 to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York
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...
Donate Food to Pay Off Your Library Fines
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...
Last Call to Join the 100 Extraordinary Women™ Supporting Discovery PLAYce
Pledges Received by November 15 Will Be Recognized at a Special Celebration Event There is still time to be part of something extraordinary. The Beloit Public Library Foundation is encouraging community members to make their pledge to the 100 Extraordinary Women™...
It’s Library Friends Week — and there’s no better time to celebrate Friends at Beloit Library (FABL)!
This amazing group of volunteers works tirelessly year-round to raise funds for Beloit Public Library through the sale of donated and discarded books — and their impact is remarkable. In 2025 alone, FABL approved a donation of $23,940 to support programs, staff, and...
