Library News
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...
Notice to Our Patrons
We want to share an important update that may affect the arrival of new materials at Beloit Public Library. Baker & Taylor, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of books and library materials, has announced that it will be winding down operations and closing by...
Stock Up and Support the Library
The Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) Warehouse Book Sale will be held October 23, 24, and 25 in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library, located at 605 Eclipse Boulevard. Sale hours will be: Thursday, October 23 – 1-6 p.m. Friday, October 24 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m....
The Civics Academy Launches October 15 with Early Childhood Education
The 2025-26 season of The Civics Academy, a joint local government series hosted by Beloit Public Library and the City of Beloit, launches on Wednesday, October 15 with a focus on Early Childhood Education. Presenting at the kickoff will be Jessica Austin, Director of...
Drive-In Movie Night Returns with A Minecraft Movie
By popular demand, the library is bringing back its Free Drive-In Movie Night, bigger and better than ever. Families, friends, and community members are invited to gather under the stars for a giant-screen showing of A Minecraft Movie. Event Details Movie: A Minecraft...
Updates to Holds and Wait Times in Libby & OverDrive
If you use Libby or our OverDrive collection, you’ll notice some helpful updates that make managing your holds easier and wait time information more accurate. These changes are live now in Libby and on OverDrive library websites. What’s New with Holds Simpler...
Library Foundation Launches 100 Extraordinary Women™ Campaign to Support Discovery PLAYce
Beloit Public Library and its Foundation are proud to announce the official launch of the 100 Extraordinary Women™ campaign to support Discovery PLAYce, a bold new early learning initiative at the library. The campaign kicks off Saturday, September 6 at the Beloit...
