Library News

Get ready for an epic fall adventure that’s fun, free, and full of discovery! The Prairie Lakes Library System invites families, friends, neighbors, creative types, and book lovers of all ages to join the Ink & Imagination Passport Game, taking place from...

Beloit Public Library’s Capital Campaign Reaches More Than 60% of $4.15 Million Goal Beloit Public Library Foundation is thrilled to announce that Discovery PLAYce, an early childhood learning space set to open in 2026 at Beloit Public Library, has received a...

Much anticipated building renovations are underway at Beloit Public Library. Construction is taking place in two phases: Phase I, which is funded by the Flexible Facilities Program Grant and handled by JP Cullen; and Phase II, which is funded by a capital campaign and...

Blender Café at Beloit Public Library will close after Friday, August 15, 2025, following the conclusion of the library’s contract with its current food service vendor. The timing aligns with upcoming construction projects, allowing the library to make needed...

Please note that due to construction, the location of many items has changed. This includes: 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 – In front of the Riverside Room𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 – On the built-in shelves behind the fax machine𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘀 – In front of the Riverside...

As part of ongoing building renovations, Beloit Public Library will temporarily relocate its computer lab beginning the afternoon of Friday, August 1. To accommodate the construction work, the entire computer lab — including all public computers, printers, and the...

The City of Beloit and Beloit Public Library have awarded JP Cullen the contract for building renovations at the library. Sealed bids were opened in a public bid opening with JP Cullen, Gilbank Construction Inc., Klobucar Construction Company, and Corporate...

Celebrate our amazing Beloit community and watch the premiere of A&E’s new series Betting on Beloit with your neighbors at Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd. The free event will begin at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. The premiere episode will launch at...

Beloit Public Library is announcing the seventh season of its summer music and lunch series, Wednesdays at the Library (WATL), featuring live music and food trucks weekly throughout the summer. Wednesdays at the Library will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. every...

We’re thrilled to share some delicious news: Beloit Public Library’s subscription to Library Chef just got a free upgrade that now includes full access to everything the service offers: Live kitchen skills and nutrition classes for adults Live Junior Chef sessions for...