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Artist-in-Residence: Dawn Wians

All Day 4/28 - 6/6
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Welcome to VPL's very first Artist-in-Residence program! Dawn Wians is a well-respected local artist who works in mixed media to express abstract landscapes and nature-inspired art.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Welcome to VPL's very first Artist-in-Residence program! Dawn Wians is a well-respected local artist who works in mixed media to express abstract landscapes and nature-inspired art.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Throughout her residency, Dawn Wians will spend time in her studio space at the library and work on her own projects. Don't miss these special opportunities to see an artist in action and to ask questions about her art or art in general.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Throughout her residency, Dawn Wians will spend time in her studio space at the library and work on her own projects. Don't miss these special opportunities to see an artist in action and to ask questions about her art or art in general.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Café

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A "memory café" is a social gathering designed for individuals experiencing early dementia and memory loss, along with their caregivers or loved ones.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A "memory café" is a social gathering designed for individuals experiencing early dementia and memory loss, along with their caregivers or loved ones.

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

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Part 2

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A continuation of April 29th's intro to the creative and immersive role-playing game of Dungeons & Dragons. 

Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

A continuation of April 29th's intro to the creative and immersive role-playing game of Dungeons & Dragons. 

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

Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Yarns

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Backyard Birding

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join a naturalist from the Lussier Family Heritage Center for an overview of traits you can use to identify birds in your own backyard.

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

Join a naturalist from the Lussier Family Heritage Center for an overview of traits you can use to identify birds in your own backyard.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in learning more about spices? This club will feature a different spice each month. Participants will be given a sample of the featured spice, a brief history of its use, and a recipe that incorporates it.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about spices? This club will feature a different spice each month. Participants will be given a sample of the featured spice, a brief history of its use, and a recipe that incorporates it.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

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

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

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

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Migration Celebration

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults

Spring migration is here and birds are on the move! Help celebrate the return of our amazing migratory birds like Baltimore Orioles, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, warblers, and more at this celebration.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Spring migration is here and birds are on the move! Help celebrate the return of our amazing migratory birds like Baltimore Orioles, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, warblers, and more at this celebration.

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

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Terrariums

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

Come make tiny terrariums with fun embellishments including glass mushrooms, frogs and butterflies.  Have fun putting these together and enjoy them throughout the summer!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make tiny terrariums with fun embellishments including glass mushrooms, frogs and butterflies.  Have fun putting these together and enjoy them throughout the summer!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Throughout her residency, Dawn Wians will spend time in her studio space at the library and work on her own projects. Don't miss these special opportunities to see an artist in action and to ask questions about her art or art in general.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Throughout her residency, Dawn Wians will spend time in her studio space at the library and work on her own projects. Don't miss these special opportunities to see an artist in action and to ask questions about her art or art in general.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Verona Aspiring Writers Group Session 2

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required

The Aspiring Writers Group offers constructive feedback and inspiration to writers and aspiring writers of all genres. 

Want to get a blog started or grow one? Hoping to be published in a magazine? Trying to finish or fine-tune the next great American novel? We welcome all!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VPL Cookbook Club: Recipes that Celebrate Mexico

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Food
Age Group:
Adults

This month, in honor of Mexican Independence Day, we will make food that celebrates Mexican recipes and heritage.

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

This month, in honor of Mexican Independence Day, we will make food that celebrates Mexican recipes and heritage.

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 "Adults" group.

Senior Center Book Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Verona Senior Center at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In May, the Senior Center Book Group will be reading The Maid by Nita Prose.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Verona Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In May, the Senior Center Book Group will be reading The Maid by Nita Prose.

About the program

The Senior Center Book Group meets in person each month at the Verona Senior Center. Copies of the book are available in regular and large print as well as audiobook and ebook formats. Please visit the library's service desk to get a copy. 

To register, call the Verona Senior Center at 608-845-7471. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Yarns 3rd Anniversary Party

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Library Yarns is turning 3! Let's celebrate our fiber craft and camaraderie.

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

Library Yarns is turning 3! Let's celebrate our fiber craft and camaraderie.

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

Author Talk: Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

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

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

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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.

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

Artist's Workshop: Line & Shape

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In the first of a three-part workshop series (attend any one or all of them), our Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, will take participants out to the prairie to forage for plant material and field sketch the dormant prairie using willow charcoal, o

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

In the first of a three-part workshop series (attend any one or all of them), our Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, will take participants out to the prairie to forage for plant material and field sketch the dormant prairie using willow charcoal, o

Disclaimer(s)

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

 

To request an accommodation to participate in library services, programs, or activities, please contact the library at (608) 845-7180 or fill out the online form. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance.