BELOIT, Wis. (WKOW) – Beloit Public Library has received a $5,000 grant from the Ecolab Foundation to support the upcoming Discovery PLAYce project.

The new interactive learning lab is set to open in the fall of 2026.

The library says Discovery PLAYce will transform their children's area into a 6,000-square-foot space designed for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.

It will feature Learning Play Stations inspired by Beloit’s landscape and resources to boost caregiver confidence.

Ecolab announced the grant as part of its U.S. Regional NPO Grant Program. The funding will support programs that foster early learning and encourage caregiver-child interactions.

“We want Discovery PLAYce to be a space where families feel supported, curious, and empowered from the moment they walk in,” sa

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