Library News

Beloit Public Library invites families of all ages to its Summer Library Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday, June 7, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Celebrate the start of summer with a free, drop-in event filled with colorful crafts, creative fun, and reading inspiration for all...

Get ready for a vibrant summer at Beloit Public Library! Whether you’re a parent, teen, adult, youth, or curious community member, we’ve packed our June through August calendar with programs that entertain, educate, and engage every age. See below for details and...

Beloit Public Library Foundation awarded $700 in scholarships to two graduating seniors working at Blender Café to pursue their post-high school degrees. Both students are soon-to-be graduates of The Lincoln Academy who have worked at the café as part of a partnership...

The Beloit Public Library Foundation hosted its annual Donor Appreciation Event this week, recognizing community support that enabled nearly 15,000 library program connections in the past year—as well as honoring a beloved library initiative and recognizing a...

This Saturday, April 26, Beloit Public Library will host a series of engaging, environmentally focused events as part of its Earth Day Celebration & Community Festival. These activities aim to educate and inspire community members of all ages to take action in...

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's contract with Beanstack is expiring April 30, 2025. This resource was added during the Covid Era as an electronic way for readers to record their reading and for libraries to track patron reading for challenges and...

Beloit Public Library is proud to announce two distinguished community leaders as Co-Chairs of the capital campaign for Discovery PLAYce, the Library’s planned early learning center for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers. Frank McKearn, President of R.H....

Beloit’s fourth- and fifth-grade bookworms battled for trophies and bragging rights at the 42nd Annual BookQuest Competition, a battle-of-the-books-type competition held each spring at the Beloit Public Library. A record 16 teams from eight schools participated,...

At Beloit Public Library, we believe in the power of community—and we know that volunteers play a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission to provide enriching and inspiring learning experiences for all. Whether you enjoy organizing, sharing a love of reading, or...

Whether you visit in person or explore our digital services from home, Beloit Public Library is here to support lifelong learning, spark curiosity, and foster connection. We’re more than just books—we’re a hub for creativity, information, and opportunity. Here’s how...