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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Tech Help: New Device Setup

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Time to set up the new device you got over the holidays! Come to the library to get help customizing and optimizing your new tech so that it works for you.

About the program

Struggling with technology? Drop in for help from a knowledgeable librarian. Bring your questions about topics like getting started with the Libby app, setting up an email account, word processing, storing pictures, navigating social media platforms, and troubleshooting software issues. Come once or as often as you need to - help is here. 

Please bring your device and password information to these sessions.

Check in at the Reference Desk

This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Toddler Art and Play

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

Ages 1-3. 

Toddler Art and Play is a drop-in program that includes messy process art and sensory play for toddlers ages 1-3. We recommend wearing clothes that can get messy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service with Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Science shows that "social prescribing" is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world’s most common ailments—depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, dementia, diabetes, and loneliness.

This talk can also be viewed after it has aired. Access past talks here.

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Part of The Betty J. Karweick Virtual Author Talks Series. For more information, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/betty-j-karweick.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Class: Intermediate/ Clase de inglés: Intermedio

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. You will practice speaking, listening, reading, writing and new vocabulary in English. You can take your Zoom class on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

VPL Cookbook Club: Soup & Bread

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's cold outside!  Let's get cozy with hearty soups and homemade breads.

About the program

Join us as we explore cookbooks and recipes featuring a new theme each month. A selection of books will be on reserve at the circulation desk every month for you to check out, otherwise, feel free to use your own cookbook and let us know about it! Each participant will make a recipe and bring it to share and discuss.

Please register online or call the library at (608) 845-7180 to let us know you will be there!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 1-2.

Encourage early literacy skills at Toddler Story Time through stories, rhymes, and songs for active little ones and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes. No registration.

This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5. 

This story time includes books, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers who model sitting and listening. We focus on school readiness by improving attention, vocabulary, and imagination! 25 - 30 minutes. No registration.

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

Career Navigation Program: Job Assistance

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Event Details:

Everyone can work and there is a job for everyone. Learn how to activate your skills and find career paths that match your interests and needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Yarns

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Ongoing
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing

If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another needlecraft, please join us at this weekly drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library. All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome. Meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for your next project.

View all upcoming regular and special Library Yarns events.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybuild: Bakery

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-7. Registration required. 

Build with giant magnetic Superspace tiles! Listen to a story, and then build, pretend, and craft. Join in creative play centered around constructing and running a bakery!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Everybody Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 0-5. 

Featuring books, songs, and rhymes, Everybody Story Time is designed for the whole family. 25-30 minutes. No registration. 

This event is in the "Little Kids" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Kids' Drop-in Crafts

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Little Kids, School Age
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 6-11.

Drop by the library for a fast fun craft. The library will have bead supplies and air dry clay available to craft a bracelet or a clay figure. While supplies last. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Booze Book Club at Stone Porch Alehouse

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stone Porch Alehouse at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Stone Porch Alehouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach at Stone Porch Alehouse! Books are available for pick up at the service desk at the library starting 11/20/25. No registration required.

Stone Porch Alehouse: 950 Kimball Ln, Verona, WI 53593

About the program

Books 'n Booze is a book club for people interested in having a blast while discussing fun books and meeting new people. We read a wide variety of genres, including graphic novels and nonfiction. The book club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm. Please see the event calendar for possible exceptions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Card Making Class: Winter & Spring Themes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Stampin' Up's Jamie Statz-Paynter for an evening of crafting beautiful cards featuring Valentine's and Easter motifs. Each participant can make 4 cards - all supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Young and the Restless

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Ages 1-4. 

Get your wiggles out! Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Geared to ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Drop in any time; no registration.

This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

This event is in the "Little Kids" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to a Dog

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Grab your favorite book and read to a furry friend. Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. Families may share a time slot. Please come early (especially if you're picking out a book to read), as time slots are short. Check-in at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to a Dog

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Grab your favorite book and read to a furry friend. Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. Families may share a time slot. Please come early (especially if you're picking out a book to read), as time slots are short. Check-in at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to a Dog

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Grab your favorite book and read to a furry friend. Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. Families may share a time slot. Please come early (especially if you're picking out a book to read), as time slots are short. Check-in at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to a Dog

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Grab your favorite book and read to a furry friend. Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. Families may share a time slot. Please come early (especially if you're picking out a book to read), as time slots are short. Check-in at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to a Dog

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required

Ages 5 and up. Registration required. 

Grab your favorite book and read to a furry friend. Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. Families may share a time slot. Please come early (especially if you're picking out a book to read), as time slots are short. Check-in at the Children's Desk.

Do you require extra assistance such as seating, visual or hearing-related issues?
Request an accommodation to participate in library services, programs, or activities, by contacting the library at (608) 845-7180 or filling out the online form. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance.