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"From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" book cover with an old black and white photo of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the background

Parent/Child Book Club: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club

Ages 8-11. Registration required. 

In December, Parent/Child Book Club will discuss the novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L Konigsburg.

Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required. 

In December, Parent/Child Book Club will discuss the novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L Konigsburg.

About the program

Share the love of reading! Parent/Child Book Club is for kids ages 8-11 and their parents/caregivers. Each month, we will discuss a novel and enjoy activities and snacks related to the book. Books will be available for check-out at the Youth Services Desk approximately one month before the event.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander posing together with Poké balls in the background

Pokémon Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Gaming

Ages 6-11. 

Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon related activity each month. Bring your Gameboy, Switch, or learn to play the trading card game and compete against other kids! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. No registration.

three women playing flutes with snow in the background

Spring Night Flutes Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Special Event

Join this talented flute trio for an evening of beautiful and festive music.

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

Join this talented flute trio for an evening of beautiful and festive music.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
a person crocheting a striped zig-zag design

Crochet Workshop

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

All ages. Registration required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Registration required.

a person crocheting a striped zig-zag design

Crochet Workshop

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

All ages. Registration required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Registration required.

a person crocheting a striped zig-zag design

Crochet Workshop

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

All ages. Registration required.

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Registration required.

a person crocheting a striped zig-zag design

Crochet Workshop

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

All ages. Registration required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Registration required.

mint green and light purple yarn with a crochet hook

Beginning Crochet

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

Ages 8-15. Registration required.

Learn the basics of crochet like holding the yarn and hook, chaining, and the single crochet stitch with Mara from the Sow's Ear. Yarn and tools will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-15. Registration required.

Learn the basics of crochet like holding the yarn and hook, chaining, and the single crochet stitch with Mara from the Sow's Ear. Yarn and tools will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
photo of University of Madison Russian Folk Orchestra in traditional costumes with traditional instruments

UW Russian Folk Orchestra Performance

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Special Event

Join the UW Russian Folk Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music.

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

Join the UW Russian Folk Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
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.

candy canes and snowflakes on a light pink background with chunky text and photos of graham cracker houses

Graham Cracker House Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM

Ages 4-11.

Decorate a graham cracker house! Create your own mini masterpiece by adding sweet touches to a graham cracker house. While supplies last! No registration.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Ages 4-11.

Decorate a graham cracker house! Create your own mini masterpiece by adding sweet touches to a graham cracker house. While supplies last! No registration.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Sign-up Open
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.

smiling white dog with a bowtie and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education
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.

smiling white dog with a bowtie and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education
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.

smiling white dog with a bowtie and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education
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.

smiling white dog with a bowtie and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education
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.

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