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Toddler Story Time

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

"The Woman in the Library" book sitting on a wood table in a dark library

A Taste for Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill.

About the program

Got a taste for mystery? A Taste for Mystery Book Club meets once a month on Monday mornings to discuss great mysteries as we enjoy coffee and pastries. Bring some intrigue to your life by giving this dynamic group a try.

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

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
illustration of preschooler standing on a pile of books against a fuchsia and orange background

Preschool Story Time

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

illustration of a bag lunch and apple and "Bear and Bird" book cover

Lunch Bunch

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age

We will be reading Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

We will be reading Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis.

Bring your lunch to the library and listen to a chapter book read aloud while you eat. Geared toward ages 5-9.

colorful confetti and "InvestiGators" book cover

Graphic Novel Party: InvestiGators

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
School Age

Ages 6-11. Registration suggested.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. Registration suggested.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
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English Class: Beginner/ Clase de inglés: Principiante

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesday August 12.

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. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesday August 12.

watercolor paint with a flute and guitar in the foreground

Musical Performance by The Silver Morning Duo

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Back by popular demand and rescheduled from 7/14! Come pass the early part of a summer evening listening to the beautiful stylings of this flute and guitar duo.  This time, there will be a vocalist as well.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Back by popular demand and rescheduled from 7/14! Come pass the early part of a summer evening listening to the beautiful stylings of this flute and guitar duo.  This time, there will be a vocalist as well.

illustration of laptop with glowing lightbulb and cell phone

Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Simply drop in on a Tuesday between the hours of 9-11 am 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.

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Toddler Art and Play

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Please note: This program will be at a new time, 10:00 am, for the summer months.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Please note: This program will be at a new time, 10:00 am, for the summer months.

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.

Teens playing Quadball in a park

Quadball

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Outdoors at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Ages 10-14. Registration required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-14. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
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English Class: Intermediate/ Clase de inglés: Intermedio

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesday August 12.

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. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesday August 12.

bees working on a hive

Hive Talkin': The Buzz on Bees

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, STEM
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

All ages.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food, STEM
Event Details:

All ages.

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Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

a teddy bear being lovingly repaired

Story Time Mending

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

illustration of preschooler standing on a pile of books against a fuchsia and orange background

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

colorful illustration of a fruit parfait and waffle with blueberries and cream

Tween Snack: Waffles and Parfaits

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Food
Age Group:
School Age

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Create an epic yogurt parfait bar with all kinds of toppings. And make your own mini-waffles too! Let's play with our food! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Create an epic yogurt parfait bar with all kinds of toppings. And make your own mini-waffles too! Let's play with our food! 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
photo of the author with a mustache smiling next to his book, "Free Lunch"

Author Talks: Rex Ogle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 

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

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Teen Snack: Waffles & Parfaits

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Food
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Cook up your own mini-waffles and dish up an irresistible yogurt parfait with layers of delicious toppings. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Cook up your own mini-waffles and dish up an irresistible yogurt parfait with layers of delicious toppings. 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
ball of green yarn with wooden knitting needles sticking through resting on a wooden table.

Library Yarns

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

Civil War Songs and Stories

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Come to listen and learn as songs from the Civil War are sung and stories about their origins told. Singing along is encouraged!

Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to listen and learn as songs from the Civil War are sung and stories about their origins told. Singing along is encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
children reading

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 3-5.

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

a teddy bear being lovingly repaired

Story Time Mending

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

photo of participants enjoying outdoor story time at the library

Outdoor Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoors at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K

Stories and songs for children and their caregivers outdoors. 20 - 25 minutes. Geared toward ages 1 - 5. 

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Stories and songs for children and their caregivers outdoors. 20 - 25 minutes. Geared toward ages 1 - 5. 

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Famous Painting Remix

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Ages 8-11. Registration requested.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration requested.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Please register each participant individually.
  • Registration is requested. Registering helps staff set up for the event.

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.