Upcoming Events

Play Super Smash Bros on the library's Nintendo Switch.

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. 

Join us for a night of creating together and reflect on the year ahead of us. Together we will create 2026 vision boards, or just have fun making collages. 

By popular demand, Pokemon Club continues through the fall. During the fall 2025 season, tweens and teens are invited to take part. Play the game, trade cards, do activities, and more.

Teens are welcome to talk about any graphic novel or manga they've read recently, have snacks and make a craft. 

Ms. Beth will have a mini booktalk presentation on the theme to share. 

A program of classic holiday songs & carols for the whole family led by whole family led by Katie James (vocals) and Zach Ott (piano). Refreshments will be served. 

We will read a Choose Your Own Adventure book together aloud, and vote to decide the paths we take through the novel. We'll have a snack or craft to go along with the book. 

Decorate sugar cookies at this cozy winter program. Teens can take home their designs. 

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

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.

Children are invited to explore sensory and process art activities. Exploring and creating can be messy work, so participants should wear clothing that is comfortable and washable.

We will attempt to make functional arcade game cabinets out of cardboard. 

Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! 

Stop by the library for a puzzle swap! Do you have a puzzle you've already completed and no longer want? Come and exchange it for another puzzle. 

Please contact the library for more information. 

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.

An evening storytime intended for children and their caregivers. We'll share a few stories, songs, and a snack. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal to join in on the fun. 

Join us for a larger-than-life edition of Candyland! Participants are encouraged to come in pairs or small groups and must register for a specific date and time to play at

Join us for a larger-than-life edition of Candyland! Participants are encouraged to come in pairs or small groups and must register for a specific date and time to play at

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.