📚 Exciting Updates from Beloit Public Library

Beloit Public Library Newsletter July 2025

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Betting on Beloit Premiere at BPL

Beloit is being featured on a new show on A&E! Catch the world premiere of Betting on Beloit live at BPL, and help us celebrate our amazing community. This free screening event will begin at 11:45 on Saturday, July 12 and will include the premiere episode launch as well as refreshments.

Wednesdays are for WATLing

Enjoy a mid-week lunch break with our Wednesdays at the Library (WATL) series, now in its seventh season. On Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the library hosts live music from local artists, and food is available from local food truck vendors and the Blender Café. Or, bring your own lunch and join us on the patio!

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Free Meals for Kids this Summer at BPL

Through July 31*, youth 18 and under can stop by Beloit Public Library’s Blender Café weekdays for FREE breakfast and lunch. No sign-up or income requirements are needed, but meals must be consumed on-site.

Breakfast: 9:30–10:00 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

No meals provided July 3, 4, or 18. This program is a partnership with the School District of Beloit, made possible by the USDA.

Phase I Construction Loading ...

Phase I of our construction project is beginning. Phase I includes grant-funded renovations to our upstairs and downstairs, making room for Phase II, which will be the highly anticipated early learning space, Discovery PLAYce. Phase I renovations are financed by Flexible Facilities Program Grant Funds from the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Patrons will begin to notice activity. Watch for updates!

Join Us in Giving Our Sincere Thanks

We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁, and 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮 as they complete their terms on our Board of Trustees. Thank you for your time, dedication, and passion for our work and mission as a public library. All three of you have made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful for your service to the Beloit community.

We're Beaming with Pride

Our very own Desiree Johnson represented BPL at the 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference last week in Philadelphia! She and another Wisconsin librarian presented a poster session about the power of using PBS resources and programming. Desiree’s is a true asset to our team, and we’re proud to have her represent us on a national stage.

Speak Up for Libraries

Speak Up for Libraries and share what the library means to you! We’re joining libraries across Wisconsin in a special postcard project. Stop by the front counter, write a quick message about why you love your library, and drop it in the box. Your words will help remind federally elected leaders that libraries are a vital part of the communities they serve.

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Summer Reading Check-In

We're one-third of the way through summer, so how are those reading logs filling up? Keeping your brain engaged while enjoying the warmer weather is easy when you have a good book and a comfortable spot in the shade. Even better? You can log your minutes for prizes. Pick up your log today!

Library Closed for Independence Day

Beloit Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. The library will resume regular hours on Saturday, July 5.

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Library Chef Has Been Upgraded

We’re thrilled to share that our subscription to Library Chef just got a free upgrade that now includes full access to everything the service offers. This means library cardholders can now take part in interactive live sessions every month while still enjoying the full library of recorded videos.

Shelter from the Heat in Our Cool Spaces

When the heat hits, BPL is your local cooling shelter. Cool off while you enjoy our comfortable spaces, use our computers or Wi-Fi, take part in a planned event, engage with your child in our children's area, put together a puzzle, play a game, or find a cozy nook to read a book, newspaper, or magazine. Our lobby opens at 7:00am Monday through Friday.

Congratulations, April!

Let's hear it for April Naranjo, whose name was drawn as the June winner for participating in our feedback survey. She'll receive a BPL tote bag, clip-on reading light, notebook, insulated tumbler, and a $10 gift card for Blender Café. Congratulations!

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Events for All Ages

Check out our calendar of events for engaging opportunities
for children, tweens, teens, and adults.

Events for Children

Stories, crafts, and games spark creativity and learning for kids ages 0–12 in fun weekly and seasonal programs.

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Events for Tweens/Teens

Crafts, anime, movies, games, and leadership through engaging programs built for connection, creativity, and personal growth.

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Events for Adults

Connect through book clubs, gardening, crafts, tech help, language learning, and more for lifelong learning and community enrichment.

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Early Literacy Events

Songs, stories, yoga, and play help build essential early literacy and motor skills for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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Events for
All Ages

Enjoy chess, movies, festivals, expos, and fun events that foster community connections for families and individuals of all ages.

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Events

We offer engaging programs for all ages.
If you prefer to view our full calendar or set your own filters, click here to view all events.

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We're Open Later!

Open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Weekdays

Grab-and-Go Items only after 5:00 p.m.

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