Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

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230 Fourth Ave.
Baraboo, WI 53913
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Holiday Sing-a-long at Oak Park Place

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Offsite

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

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.

Child painting of a car

Create and Explore for Kids

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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.

A blue background with multi-colored puzzle pieces scattered throughout. There are partially completed puzzles in the top right and bottom right corners. There is black text with the event title and description.

Library Puzzle Swap

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Games, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Games, Other

Event Details:

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.

Two children reading a book together

Cuddle Up and Be Cozy Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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.

Candy castle with candy clouds

Live Action Candyland

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Candy castle with candy clouds

Live Action Candyland

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library

Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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Time	Sun (10/12)	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Lullaby Club 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: A traditional story time focusing on teaching early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and books. This program is intended for children ages 0-2. Siblings are welcome to attend.	This event is in the "Children" group Storytots: Picture Book Party 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: An active story time with stories, songs, and movement followed up with a sensory or process art activity. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5.		This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk Books at BASCO 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Creation Lab: Forensic Science 1:30pm–2:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: At this science-based program, kids will learn how science is used to solve crimes. We'll learn about identifying finger prints, invisible ink, and more!
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Tweensday: Creepy Crafting (for ages 9-11) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Creative Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make spiderwebs, ghosts, and other creepy crafts.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tinker Studio: Game Testing Opportunity! 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Creative Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Play test an unreleased game by Field Day Game Labs! This game features astronomy, and is in the testing phase. Game developers are looking for honest feedback about the game. Be part of the game development process!	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday: Ghost Spackle Paintings 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Creative Classroom Age Group: Teens Event Details: We will make the viral ghost painting using spackle and paint on canvas.		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tinker Studio: Printmaking 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Creative Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Teens will learn the art of printmaking, and will create their own designs to print on canvas, paper, or towels.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Board Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group "Haunted Portage" Author Presentation 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Lecture, Other This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Lecture, Other Event Details: In Portage, the past is present in the strangest ways.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft Night: Yarn Art 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Creative Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We will be painting with yarn instead of paint! Join us for a night of creating together and learning new things.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Badger Talk: Myths about Autopsy and Death Investigation 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Lecture This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Lecture Event Details: There are a lot of misconceptions about death investigation and autopsy, largely due to inaccurate portrayals on television. Learn more about what really happens after someone dies from death investigation to autopsy. This event is in the "Adults" group Readers Anonymous Book Club (for Millennials) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library Room: Other Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Please contact the library for more information.