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Readers Anonymous: A Book Club for Millennials

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Readers Anonymous is a bookclub just for Millennial readers. In April, we will be meeting to discuss A Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Readers Anonymous is a bookclub just for Millennial readers. In April, we will be meeting to discuss A Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Warmth of Other Suns

Lit Wits Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

For April's book club, Lit Wits will be reading The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by 
Isabel Wilkerson. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

For April's book club, Lit Wits will be reading The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by 
Isabel Wilkerson. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
“Our Favorite Things”  Piano Duet Concert. Friday, May 1, 6:30 PM at First United Methodist Church Baraboo

“Our Favorite Things” Piano Duet Concert

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Zach and Gretchen are back for another night of lovely music. Join us for an evening of their "Favorite Things", a collection of songs from concerts' past. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Zach and Gretchen are back for another night of lovely music. Join us for an evening of their "Favorite Things", a collection of songs from concerts' past. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Other at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

First Monday of the Month

1:00-3:00 PM in the Historic Reading Room

Join a table of mahjong and get to know other local players. We follow American Mahjong League rules. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

First Monday of the Month

1:00-3:00 PM in the Historic Reading Room

Join a table of mahjong and get to know other local players. We follow American Mahjong League rules. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Baraboo Area Literacy Council Board Meeting

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board meeting for the Baraboo Area Literacy Council.  This meeting is open to the public.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Board meeting for the Baraboo Area Literacy Council.  This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group
May the Fourth  be with you Adult Jedi Training Event. Monday, May 4th 6:00 PM in the Auditorium for Adults of all ages *Registration Required*

May the Fourth: Jedi Training (Adults)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a night of all things Star Wars! We will have Jedi "training games", trivia, and themed refreshments.

This event is free to attend and open to adults. Registration is required for the sake of having enough supplies. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of all things Star Wars! We will have Jedi "training games", trivia, and themed refreshments.

This event is free to attend and open to adults. Registration is required for the sake of having enough supplies. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
World Migratory Bird Day Event. Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 PM in the Library Aiuditorium.

Powered-Up Baraboo: Celebrating and Conserving Migratory Birds

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Nature
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, this talk will highlight the remarkable migrations that connect our own backyards to ecosystems across the hemisphere.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Nature
Event Details:

In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, this talk will highlight the remarkable migrations that connect our own backyards to ecosystems across the hemisphere.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Fortnightly Literary Club

Fortnightly Literary Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Creative Classroom at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Fortnightly is Baraboo's longest-running social club. This club focuses on intellectual discussion and presentation. One member of the group presents on the topic of their choice on the larger theme.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Fortnightly is Baraboo's longest-running social club. This club focuses on intellectual discussion and presentation. One member of the group presents on the topic of their choice on the larger theme.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Controlling Pests  in Your Garden. Thursday, May 7, 6:00 PM in the Auditorium.

Controlling Pests in Your Garden

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Having problems with bugs or critters attacking your garden?  Learn how to repel critters and protect your plants.  We will cover organic and chemical methods.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

Having problems with bugs or critters attacking your garden?  Learn how to repel critters and protect your plants.  We will cover organic and chemical methods.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Friends of the Library logo

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Board meeting for the Friends of the Library. This meeting is open to the public.  If you would like to address the board and be added to the agenda, please contact the Library Director at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board meeting for the Friends of the Library. This meeting is open to the public.  If you would like to address the board and be added to the agenda, please contact the Library Director at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Adult Craft Night: Bookmarks. Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 PM in the Creative Classroom.

Adult Craft Night: Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Classroom at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Let’s prep for summer reading by crafting bookmarks together. We will have washi tape, watercolors, stickers, paint pens, and so much more. You are welcome to bring materials you would like to use as well.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s prep for summer reading by crafting bookmarks together. We will have washi tape, watercolors, stickers, paint pens, and so much more. You are welcome to bring materials you would like to use as well.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Folk band

Project Constellation: Scandinavian Music and Storytelling

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Language, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Project: Constellation is a violin/guitar husband and wife duo out of Grand Forks North Dakota. 

Half the band is authentically Scandinavian since Santiago grew up in Sweden. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Language, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Project: Constellation is a violin/guitar husband and wife duo out of Grand Forks North Dakota. 

Half the band is authentically Scandinavian since Santiago grew up in Sweden. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Let's Talk Books at BASCO

Let's Talk Books at BASCO

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Let's Talk Books at BASCO is a monthly space to discuss the books we've read and learn about new books coming out! People should come ready to chat about the books they've loved and hated and give recommendations. Coffee will be provided.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Let's Talk Books at BASCO is a monthly space to discuss the books we've read and learn about new books coming out! People should come ready to chat about the books they've loved and hated and give recommendations. Coffee will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
ADRC Services Presentation Series. April 13, April 21, May 19, June 16  3:00 PM in the Library Auditorium. More information on library website.

ADRC Presentation: Aging Services

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The ADRC provides the following Aging Services to Sauk County Older Adults: Nutrition (Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining), Caregiver Support, Health Promotion, and Home and Community Based Services.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The ADRC provides the following Aging Services to Sauk County Older Adults: Nutrition (Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining), Caregiver Support, Health Promotion, and Home and Community Based Services.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sauk County Historical Society: Unsolved Crimes of the Roaring 20's Part Two

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Unsolved crimes from the 1920s Part Two will be the subject of a presentation on Tuesday May, 19,  at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Library in Baraboo. Cases include a robbery spree in Baraboo which included Mrs.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Unsolved crimes from the 1920s Part Two will be the subject of a presentation on Tuesday May, 19,  at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Library in Baraboo. Cases include a robbery spree in Baraboo which included Mrs.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Tuesdays with Murder

Tuesdays with Murder Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Tuesdays with Murder Book Club is for anyone who likes reading mysteries. Please fill out the one-time registration form below to get on the mailing list for meeting updates:

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Tuesdays with Murder Book Club is for anyone who likes reading mysteries. Please fill out the one-time registration form below to get on the mailing list for meeting updates:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Fortnightly Literary Club

Fortnightly Literary Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Creative Classroom at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Fortnightly is Baraboo's longest-running social club. This club focuses on intellectual discussion and presentation. One member of the group presents on the topic of their choice on the larger theme.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Fortnightly is Baraboo's longest-running social club. This club focuses on intellectual discussion and presentation. One member of the group presents on the topic of their choice on the larger theme.

This event is in the "Adults" group
D&D for Adults

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Creative Classroom at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join our adventuring party and come along for the crazy quests and encounters!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our adventuring party and come along for the crazy quests and encounters!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

Lit Wits Book Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

For May's meeting, Lit Wits will be reading Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

For May's meeting, Lit Wits will be reading Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
library board

Library Board Regular Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library board.  This meeting is open to the public.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library board.  This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Readers Anonymous Book Club (for Millennials)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Other at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Monday

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Other at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

First Monday of the Month

1:00-3:00 PM in the Historic Reading Room

Join a table of mahjong and get to know other local players. We follow American Mahjong League rules. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

First Monday of the Month

1:00-3:00 PM in the Historic Reading Room

Join a table of mahjong and get to know other local players. We follow American Mahjong League rules. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Baraboo Area Literacy Council Board Meeting

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board meeting for the Baraboo Area Literacy Council.  This meeting is open to the public.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: W.R. and Floy A. Sauey Foundation Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Board meeting for the Baraboo Area Literacy Council.  This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
History Underground -  Artifacts and Anecdotes from  Sauk County. Tuesday June 2 6:00 PM in the Library Auditorium  with SCHS Curator Sara Oostdik.

History Underground - Artifacts and Anecdotes from Sauk County with SCHS Curator Sara Oostdik

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium at Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

In November of 1913, while hauling gravel from the Baraboo River in Lyons (now West Baraboo), a wooly mammoth tooth was discovered by August Platt and others.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

In November of 1913, while hauling gravel from the Baraboo River in Lyons (now West Baraboo), a wooly mammoth tooth was discovered by August Platt and others.