
Things to Do This Weekend in Baraboo, IL
Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Baraboo, IL. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.
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Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club
Do you know how to crochet, or do you want to learn how to crochet? Participants will learn stiches, patterns, new tips, and new tricks. New projects will be started and bring your current work in progress projects. Crochet hooks and start-up yarn will be provided and please bring your own material.

Senior Book Club: The Last Thing He Told Me
Join us in a special collaboration between Chicago Public Library and the Senior Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. This month we will be discussing The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. How to Attend This event takes place on Zoom. Register at least 24...

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting
Try your hand at abstract art with scrape painting! No experience is needed to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork. All materials provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or...

The Second City’s Improv Supernova: e.t.c. 50th Revue
The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...


"Poet-tea" Slam
Join us for "poet-tea!" Drink tea and write poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month . Make a "found poem" collage out of cut-out words or free write, then share what you wrote in an open mic-style "poetry slam." Or select a poem to read from our collection by a famous poet such as...

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Bubble Painting & Play
Use our taste-safe solution of milk and food coloring to make art and explore bubble sensory bins. Dress for a mess. We will be outside if weather permits. Ages 0-5. Register.

Cookbook Club: Delicious Tonight
Join the Humboldt Park Branch as we explore the world of cookbooks! Each month we will read, cook, eat, and discuss from a different book from CPL's collection. This month's pick is Delicious Tonight by Nagi Maehashi! Please prepare one recipe from this month's cookbook to...

Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course
Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We will cover a range of topics such as details specific to our fair, practical skills for sales, and...

Teen Craft: DIY Magnetic Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Let's celebrate by making your own magnetic poetry. For grades 6-12. Registration required.

Community Craft Swap: Drop-off and Set-up - 10:00 to 3:00
Is your house overwhelmed with yarn or fabric? Do you have too many craft supplies? Share them with the community and drop them off for our Kindness Day Craft Swap! Items can be dropped off in the meeting room from 10:00 to 3:00. Anyone who donates supplies will gain entry into Saturday's...

Tuesday Afternoon Knit and Crochet Circle
Come to Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month for our Knit and Crochet Circle! Whether you are just starting to learn or have valuable tips and experience to share, all skill levels are welcome to attend. Just bring needles and yarn! Accessibility Need.

Preschool Craft
Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family.

After School Fun
Listen to music, play board games, do puzzles or enjoy the weekly craft. For teens and families with children. Mientras escuchan música y mantienen conversaciones animadas, las familias pueden jugar con nuestros juegos de mesa, rompecabezas y crear pequeñas manualidades. Para adolescentes y...

Tales for Twos and Threes
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes followed by a simple craft and open play. For children 18 months to 5 with a caregiver. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request...

Pixel Papercrafts
Come hang out and turn flat sheets of paper into awesome 3D characters from your favorite video games and movies. From folding to finishing, you’ll learn the tricks to build a whole collection of cool paper toys to take home. For ages 10 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...

Craft Night: Mini Beaded Plants
Join Craft Master Allie to make your own sparkly beaded houseplant like the TikTok trend! Both sessions will make the same project. Register.

Plastic Bag Flower Painting
Stamp, press, and paint! Kids will make vibrant flower art using plastic bags and lots of imagination.

Teen DIY and Crafts
Join us for an afternoon of creativity! Each week we'll make a craft, enjoy some snacks and listen to music. For tweens and teens in grades 6 through 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

Tween Crafting Club
In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints? We’ll be trying it all in our Crafting Club! This program is for those in grades 3-6th.

Teen Craft Tuesdays: Needle Felting
Drop in after school and join us for Teen Craft Tuesdays! Every week, we'll do a different craft on Tuesdays after school. Come in and relax, get creative, and make something to take home! All materials will be provided. Discover the calming art of needle felting! In this hands-on workshop,...

Crafty Kids
Looking for something to do after school? Stop by for an hour of fun games, activities or crafts. For kids 6 to 13. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312)...

DIY Crafternoons - Frame Fluttering Butterflies
Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. We'll bring these beautiful paper butterflies to life with color, string and a wood frame. All the materials are provided! Just bring your imagination and creativity!

U Make: Puffin Landscape Painting
Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with accompanying adult. Paint a cute puffin by the sea.