Upcoming Events

What is hygge? And how does it relate to happiness and health? In this talk, Professor Andersen will introduce the concept of hygge, explain how it relates to the Scandinavian way of life, and show what Americans can learn from it.

A special bonding time with stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is intended for children ages 0-2 and their caregiver/s who are looking for a traditional storytime. This is the perfect introduction to storytime for babies.

Play Mario Party in groups at this interactive and competitive Teen Tuesday program. 

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 paint night...with a twist! We'll be learning a couple pain methods that you may not have tried before. Come and create art together, and learn new things. It'll be a cozy night of crafting. 

Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver/s. Siblings are welcome to attend. 

Pokemon Club is for kids ages 6 to 11. 

2nd and 4th Wednesdays in January, February and March, 2025.  1:30-2:30pm.  Youth Program Room.

Tweensday, ages 9 to 11, starts Wednesday, January 8, 3:00-4:00 PM, and goes through March 19.

Meets in the Creative Classroom.  Registration is not required.  

Join us for a discussion series on the book The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee, which will be lead by Dr. Rainey Briggs. At each meeting, we will discuss a few chapters in-depth.

Join us for Teen Dungeons and Dragons. No experience required. Due to the nature of game play and the demand, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPOTS ARE LIMITED. TEENS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. 

A special bonding time with stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is intended for children ages 0-2 and their caregiver/s who are looking for a traditional storytime. This is the perfect introduction to storytime for babies.

Decorate your very own cake or cupcakes. 

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

The Tuesdays with Murder Book Club is for anyone who likes reading mysteries. The February 2025 meeting of this club will be on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 PM at the library in the upstairs program room.

Join us for Baraboo's oldest literary club! Participants take turns presenting on their chosen topic within a broader theme.

Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver/s. Siblings are welcome to attend. 

Kid Made is a craft group for ages 6 to 11.  Third Wednesday of the month: January 15, February 19 and March 19. 1:30-2:30pm in the Youth Program Room of the library.

Registration is not required.  

Tweensday, ages 9 to 11, starts Wednesday, January 8, 3:00-4:00 PM, and goes through March 19.

Meets in the Creative Classroom.  Registration is not required.  

A playtime for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver/s.

This is a great opportunity to meet new friends.

Coffee and tea will be available for caregivers.

Join us for intermediate to advanced maker projects. 

January 16: Paper Roller Coasters

February 20: Play-Doh Circuitry

March 20: Paper Theaters

April 17: Two Frame Animation

Join us for a discussion series on the book The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee, which will be lead by Dr. Rainey Briggs. At each meeting, we will discuss a few chapters in-depth.

Join us at the library for an adventure through imagined worlds by playing D&D! Local DM Owen Burri will lead a one-shot Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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.