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Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Crenshaw, the Endling series, th

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Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Crenshaw, the Endling series, th

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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: Bento

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Food
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Chop and eat! Create a Japanese-style bento boxed lunch with rice and sides. Make it fun with shape cutouts and molds!

 

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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
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Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Chop and eat! Create a Japanese-style bento boxed lunch with rice and sides. Make it fun with shape cutouts and molds!

 

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  • 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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Novel Outlining 101 with Author Sally Collins

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way,” said E.L. Doctorow.

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“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way,” said E.L. Doctorow.

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  • Registration is required.
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Teen Gaming & Pizza

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Gaming
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Ages 12-18. 

Snack on pizza and more! Face off on the Nintendo Switch or SNES, try a board game, or bring your own device. 

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Verona Reads! Book Giveaway

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults

Stop by the library to pick up a free copy and find out more about Verona Reads! Free books will available starting June 26 at 4pm while supplies last. Verona Reads!

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Room: Main Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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Stop by the library to pick up a free copy and find out more about Verona Reads! Free books will available starting June 26 at 4pm while supplies last. Verona Reads!

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Learn more about the Verona Reads! program here.

This project is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library.

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Teen Outdoor Movie

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 8:45pm - 10:45pm
Outdoors at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

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Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Teens
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Ages 12-18. Registration required.

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Quadball

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

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Room: Outdoors
Age Group: School Age, Teens
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Ages 10-14. Registration required.

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Escape Room

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Solve puzzles, find clues, and crack locks to escape an adventure! (Group 1)

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Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Gaming, STEM
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Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Solve puzzles, find clues, and crack locks to escape an adventure! (Group 1)

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Solve puzzles, find clues, and crack locks to escape an adventure! (Group 2)

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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Gaming, STEM
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Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Solve puzzles, find clues, and crack locks to escape an adventure! (Group 2)

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

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Enjoy breakfast-for-dinner! Create pancake art and play storytelling games in a relaxed group setting. Eat your words -- without judgement -- in this writing workshop for teens!

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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Workshop
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Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Enjoy breakfast-for-dinner! Create pancake art and play storytelling games in a relaxed group setting. Eat your words -- without judgement -- in this writing workshop for teens!

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

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Este evento tendrá una duración de 30 minutos.

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Este evento tendrá una duración de 30 minutos.

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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.

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

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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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Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen Central at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18. No registration.

Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last.

Teen Craft: Melted Crayon Art

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Arrange Crayons on canvas and create a melted masterpiece! 

 

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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Arrange Crayons on canvas and create a melted masterpiece! 

 

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

A Musical Performance by the Silver Morning Duo

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Back by popular demand!  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.

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Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
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Back by popular demand!  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.

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  • Registration is required.

Pixel Art

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

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Chad Lewis: Weird Lake Superior Stories

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come and enjoy as paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis tells stories from his newest book: Supernatural Lake Superior.

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Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
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Come and enjoy as paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis tells stories from his newest book: Supernatural Lake Superior.

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Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. 

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Room: Virtual
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. 

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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 Gaming & Pizza

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Gaming
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Ages 12-18. 

Snack on pizza and more! Face off on the Nintendo Switch or SNES, try a board game, or bring your own device. 

Wicked Sing-along

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults

Warm up your pipes and join us for a Wicked sing-along screening, complete with onscreen lyrics. All ages invited.

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie, Music
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Warm up your pipes and join us for a Wicked sing-along screening, complete with onscreen lyrics. All ages invited.

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Book Jewelry

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make mini books, and then make them into jewelry to keep or gift!  

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Age Group: Teens, Adults
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Make mini books, and then make them into jewelry to keep or gift!  

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Teen Outdoor Movie

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:45pm - 10:45pm
Outdoors at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

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Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Movie
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Ages 12-18. Registration required.

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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.

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
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Ages 10-14. Registration required.

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Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

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. 

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