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VPL Cookbook Club: Holiday Cookie Swap

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Food, Special Event

To celebrate the holidays, this meeting will be a cookie swap! Make your favorite holiday cookies to exchange, and bring in the recipe to share and discuss.

Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Food, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

To celebrate the holidays, this meeting will be a cookie swap! Make your favorite holiday cookies to exchange, and bring in the recipe to share and discuss.

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.
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.

Knit-Flix

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie

Come and watch a movie on the library's huge screen while you work on your knitting or crocheting project.  We'll leave a few lights on!  

Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and watch a movie on the library's huge screen while you work on your knitting or crocheting project.  We'll leave a few lights on!  

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
illustration of a woman in business suit and briefcase

Career Navigation Program: Job Assistance

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop

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.

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.

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The Stuff You Struggle With: Group Coaching for Caregivers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3 (123B) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness

Group caregiver coaching sessions are designed to help you improve your mental, physical and emotional health by digging into the specific challenges you face as a caregiver.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (123B)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Group caregiver coaching sessions are designed to help you improve your mental, physical and emotional health by digging into the specific challenges you face as a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
Frosted sugar cookies with sprinkles

Teen Cookie Decorating & Crafting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Find joy in the season by frosting sugar cookies and making simple crafts! Create homemade cards, beaded gifts, collage decor, and more. Drop in for a while or stay!

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

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Find joy in the season by frosting sugar cookies and making simple crafts! Create homemade cards, beaded gifts, collage decor, and more. Drop in for a while or stay!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.

Open Writing Time

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Workshop

Need a place to write?  Every other Monday throughout the year, the Conference Room will be open for those who want to spend a little time working on their writing.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Ongoing, Workshop
Event Details:

Need a place to write?  Every other Monday throughout the year, the Conference Room will be open for those who want to spend a little time working on their writing.

An Afternoon of Puzzling

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Special Event

It's cold outside!  Come spend some time in the cozy library doing jigsaw puzzles with family and friends.  Cookies and hot cocoa will be served.

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

It's cold outside!  Come spend some time in the cozy library doing jigsaw puzzles with family and friends.  Cookies and hot cocoa will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.

Open Writing Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Workshop

Need a place to write?  Every other Monday throughout the year, the Conference Room will be open for those who want to spend a little time working on their writing.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Ongoing, Workshop
Event Details:

Need a place to write?  Every other Monday throughout the year, the Conference Room will be open for those who want to spend a little time working on their writing.

sophomores taking a test

ACT Practice for Sophomores

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education

Registration required.

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

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.

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.