All AGES TWEENS Chocolate Fever Saturday, September 14, 2:00-3:30 p.m. For ages 6-13. Celebrate FALL 2019 ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NEW! NEW! International Chocolate Day! Play games, test your chocolate A publication of Beloit Public Library, supported in part by Friends at Beloit Public Library (FABL). Chess Club LEGO Club knowledge, vote on your 4th Saturday, 2:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. favorite chocolate bar, and September 28 | October 26 | November 30 October 7 | November 4 concoct and enjoy a fun treat. Come play a game of chess, learn the basics, or Build as a team or work on your own creation. All Music @ 605 watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but blocks are provided! Bring a camera to capture Sponsored by the BPL Foundation feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be the creations. LEGOS and Duplos cannot be The Dark Doesn’t available. For ages 8 and up. taken home. Scare Me First Brigade Band Saturday, October 12, Friday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 2:00-3:00 p.m. This band MAKES HISTORY COME ALIVE with period brass Read for Fines Drop-In Family Historical For ages 8-13. Bring your music performed on antique instruments. Attired in uniforms All Year Long flashlight and your bravest Get a Card, Get a Prize and gowns, the musicians, color guard, and costumed ladies Reduce overdue fines by $1 for Game Day Impressions take you back to that turbulent era known as the Civil War. Saturday, November 2, friend. Be prepared for surprises All of September every 15 minutes you read at the with Captain Eddie as you test your courage. There A nostalgic portrayal of the atmosphere of days gone by is 2:00-4:00 p.m. No library card yet? Get a new Beloit Public generated by a unique form of showmanship that blends the library. Stop by any Service Desk For families of all ages. Kick off Rickenbacker will be lots of mystery, games, Library card during September and receive and glow-in-the-dark fun. sights and sounds of the period with historical anecdotes. or call 608-364-2905 for more International Gaming Week by Monday, November 11, a small prize! They’re free, just bring a photo information. trying some of the new games 7:00-8:00 p.m. ID with your current address. Christian Jubilee Gospel Singers from Beloit’s very own toy Celebrate Veterans Day and Fling and Wing Friday, October 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. company, Play Monster. Enjoy National Aviation Month by Presented by Library Card Join us for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping night of music you Gaming Club jumbo versions of traditional enjoying Ed O’Brien’s portrayal can feel and hear. Every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. games like checkers, chess, Discovery Center of WWI Flying Ace Eddie Celebration dominoes, Yahtzee, Chutes and Anne Davis Jazz (No Gaming Club November 27) Rickenbacker – the most Museum Saturday, September 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Ladders, and tangrams. Make Saturday, November 23, Celebrate libraries with live music by Greg Friday, November 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. For all ages. Bring your own successful WW I flying pilot and and take a holiday-themed craft 2:00-3:00 p.m. Gerard and make-it-and-take-it activities “Soulful and spirited, with a warm vocal style”, Anne Davis Yu-Gi-Oh or gaming cards. Try the most decorated for valor. He for Dia de los Muertos. Try your For ages 8-13. Celebrate Aviation for the kids. Join the fun! Quartet features a talented ensemble of musicians that will out our gaming cart with Wii hand at our electronic games. received the Medal of Honor and Month by learning aerodynamic perform tunes that have stood the test of time. and XBOX 360. Refreshments Or share your own. Bring your flew more than 26 successful secrets as you assemble and sometimes served. friends and have a good time. aerial missions. launch some crazy shapes. CHILDREN Children 8 and younger should be accompanied by an adult or caregiver age 14 or older. NEW! Preschool Story Time Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Music & Movement For kids 6 and younger; siblings welcome. Story Time Arts and Crafts Stories, songs, and fun! Jim Gill’s An Evening An Evening Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Get ready to read, sing, and move your For ages 6-12. Hang out with friends while Sing-a-Thon of with Author with Author body! Enjoy a fun way to develop early creating fun art. Materials provided, while literacy skills with music, dancing, yoga, supplies last. Celebrated Songs Michael Perry Nickolas Butler singing, and stories. Best for children ages September 12: Stress Balls & Happy Fall Sign Saturday, September 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. October 10: Spooky Smorgasbord 2-6. Siblings welcome. Get ready to sing, clap, dance, and spin Join Wisconsin’s favorite humorist and author Join internationally best-selling and prize- November 14: Design and Make a Button Michael Perry for a night of storytelling and winning Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler along with award-winning musician and laughter. Perry is the author of Population: as he discusses his newest novel, Little Preschool Story Time: author Jim Gill. His distinctive music creates ABC Playgroup 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Faith. Butler also is the author of Shotgun Baby Play Date the spirit of a family room in the concert hall Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. Halloween Party Time, Truck: A Love Story, Visiting Tom, and Lovesongs, Beneath the Bonfire, and The (No Playgroup September 3) September 5 & 19 | October 3 & 17 | Wednesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. and is an invitation to children, parents, and more. Mr. Perry will be selling and signing Hearts of Men. Mr. Butler will be selling and A fun way for 3- and 4-year-olds to learn November 7 & 21 For ages 6 and younger; siblings welcome. grandparents to sing and play together! books after the presentation. signing books after the presentation. reading skills through playing, singing, For ages 2 and younger; siblings welcome. Enjoy a parade, stories, songs, and a snack! talking, and writing. Stories, songs, play time. Costumes are encouraged but not required. For a full list of our events, visit our online calendar at www.beloitlibrary.org. Adults Adults Memory Café Genealogy Classes Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. BOOK CLUBS : Beloit Second Friday of the month, Join the fun and conversation in a relaxed 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. environment for those with mild memory and Beyond Series Anyone interested in researching their family

Photographer: Paul F 7/21/10 loss, mild cognitive impairment, or early roots or history in general is welcome. Alzheimer’s/dementia. Family members and friends welcome. If you require help September 13: National Archives and Records to participate, bring someone with you. Administration An introduction to genealogy 605 Eclipse Boulevard Presented by Alzheimer’s & Dementia at NARA on-line slideshow by Claire Kluskens. Beloit, WI 53511 Alliance of Wisconsin. October 11: Reminiscing – Life Writing Your (608) 364-2905 The Turtle Village: September 12: School Days Story… for Posterity Hands-on exercises and Hours October 10: Toys of Yesteryear 4th Wednesday Book Silent Book Club Deception and Drama suggestions on how to reflect your own life November 14: Fall Harvest/Farming with 1st Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Discussion September 3 | October 1 | November 5 in Beloit during the through words, photos, and mapping. Bring Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. guest speaker Larry Scheckel, author of Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Treat yourself once a month to a night of of 1832 a photo from your past that you want to Seneca Seasons: A Farm Boy Remembers Read the book and join us for a discussion. reading and friendship in the Riverside Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. write about and learn how to see more about Library Director Nick Dimassis, (608) 364-2917 September 25: The Handmaid’s Tale by Room. It’s a great way to practice self-care Learn how leaders White Crow and your ancestors’ lives by recording the stories

Dementia Family Margaret Atwood during the week, meet new people, and find Black Hawk stood their ground against you wish they had left. Presented by Vicki Ruthe Hahn. Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) October 23: The Golden Compass by great book recommendations. The book the United States in the Ho-Chunk FABL provides financial support to the settlement called Turtle Village – now Education Phillip Pullman is not assigned; just bring the one you are November 8: Stateline Travelers: Chicago library through the sale of donated 2:00-3:30 p.m. known as Beloit. Presented by Dr. Patrick November: No meeting due to the holidays. currently reading and join in! Gangsters Connections to Northern and books. Its support enables staff to initiate Join us for this series of family education J. Jung. Wisconsin Presented by Vicki Ruthe Hahn. programs that would not be covered by programs about dementia. Presented by public funding. New volunteer members Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance and Beloit Robert A. are always welcome! Regional Hospice. Birmingham (608) 364-5770 September 5: Communication and MOVIE SERIES [email protected] Emotions in Late-Stage Dementia Thursday, October 3, TEENS October 3: Is it Time for Facility Care? 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beloit Public Library Foundation November 7: Understanding and Author Robert A. Our Foundation maintains an endowment Responding to Behavior Changes Birmingham discusses his to supplement the library’s annual budget book Fort Blue Mounds, and provide a long-term solution to the a Settler Fortification of the Black Hawk shortage of money for materials. Make Dementia Live: War. Learn about the dramatic history your tax-deductible gift today! of Fort Blue Mounds, the search for the (608) 364-2908 A Look Inside Dementia! [email protected] location of the fort, and subsequent Monday, September 16, 1:00-6:00 p.m. This 30- to 45-minute hands-on experience FABL Film Night Broadway & Hollywood: archaeological excavations that yielded Children enables you to experience the sensory First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. vital details on its size and construction Children 8 and younger should be changes and cognitive impairment, and Refreshments provided. Great Musicals as well as the lives of the people who #TeenScene accompanied by an adult or caregiver Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. 1st Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. develop a deeper understanding and September 4: First Man sought refuge there. age 14 or older. Refreshments provided. For ages 12-18. Join us for drop-in activities heightened empathy for those living with October 2: Can You Ever Forgive Me? once a month. Materials provided, while Accessibility dementia. Call 608-758-8455 to reserve November 6: Green Book September 18: Dangerous When Wet supplies last. The library is wheelchair accessible. Ask a time slot. This free community event is October 16: The Wizard of Oz September 3: Sticky Note Art about other assistive devices. presented by ADRC of Rock County/Rock November 20: The Pajama Game October 1: Breakerspace The library has hearing loops County Council on Aging. November 5: Paint Night in Blender Café in our Community Room and at all service desks for patrons who use hearing aids or Crafternoon Blood Drive Sixty Years and cochlear implants. Headsets also are Every Other Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m. College Goal Wisconsin Monday, October 28, 1:00-6:00 p.m. ACA Help! Monday, October 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m. available for use while in our Community September 14 & 28 | October 12 & 26 Save a life; donate blood. Hosted by Still No Fort? OPEN Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For college-bound Room. Please ask if you need November 9 & 23 American Red Cross. assistance. Learn about the seemingly endless young adults. Wisconsin Crafts, creativity, conversation, and ENROLLMENT search for the Black Hawk war-era students can get camaraderie. Bring your own project and help completing the Follow us on Facebook to keep in craft with us! Focus on You: Fort Koshkonong (now known as Fort the know! Getting to Know Atkinson) – and why we think we’re close. Free Application for Healthcare Navigation Find out why, and enjoy an evening Federal Student Aid Medicare/Strategies Mondays, 2:00-6:00 p.m. (FAFSA). Financial aid Stateline Night Writers November 4, 11, 18, and 25 of historical riddles, archaeological Visit our website Every Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. for Social Security and professionals and other to learn more! Get help with Affordable Care Act Open heartbreak, and new insights into old (No Night Writers on November 27) educators will be on hand Retirement Income Enrollment. Call Healthcare Navigator puzzles. Presented by Paul Reckner. Meet other writers for hints, tips, suggestions, Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. to help. Kathie Duschene at 608-669-7440 for and encouragement. Join group leader Jerry Join specialist Jesse Grutz to learn about an appointment. For a full list of events, follow us on Facebook and visit our online calendar at beloitlibrary.org. Peterson as we work on writing … together. Medicare at 4:30 p.m. Annuities at 6:00 p.m.