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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Verona Public Library, Off Site

Closed early at 6:00 pm for New Year’s holiday 

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Verona Public Library, Off Site
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Closed early at 6:00 pm for New Year’s holiday 

New Year’s holiday

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Verona Public Library, Off Site

Closed for New Year’s holiday

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Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
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Closed for New Year’s holiday

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Read, Learn, Score with Soccer Shots

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Little Kids

Ages 2-3. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

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

Ages 2-3. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

illustrated book in yellow, pink, and green floating above a soccer field with a soccer ball zooming out of its pages

Read, Learn, Score with Soccer Shots

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Little Kids

Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

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

Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

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Verona Aspiring Writers Group

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Aspiring Writers:

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 pub...

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!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
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Drop-In Tech Help: New Device Setup

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Time to set up the new device you got over the holidays! Come to the library to get help customizing and optimizing your new tech so that it works for you.

Drop-In Tech Help:

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in for help from a knowledgeable librarian. Bring your questions about topics like getting started with the Libby app, setting up...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Time to set up the new device you got over the holidays! Come to the library to get help customizing and optimizing your new tech so that it works for you.

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in 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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Music & Movement Story Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Music & Movement Story Time:

Ages 1-5. Join us for Music and Movement Story Time, which includes singing, dancing, instruments, and stories. This active story time is for children ages 1-5 and their careg...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time

Ages 1-5. 

Join us for Music and Movement Story Time, which includes singing, dancing, instruments, and stories. This active story time is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

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Memory Café

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Café:

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

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

A "memory café" is a social gathering designed for individuals experiencing early dementia and memory loss, along with their caregivers or loved ones. Come to connect, socialize, and build support networks in a comfortable and welcoming environment centered around conversation over coffee, with the primary goal of providing a safe space to interact without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.

No registration is required for this monthly event, so please just stop in!

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Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen Central at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Crafty Tuesday:

Ages 12-18.Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last. No registration.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18.

Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last. No registration.

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Career Navigation Program: Job Assistance

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

ball of green yarn with wooden knitting needles sticking through resting on a wooden table.

Library Yarns

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Ongoing
Age Group:
Adults
Library Yarns:

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 ar...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing

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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board, open to the public.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board, open to the public.

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Sensory Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Sensory Story Time:

Ages 3-5.Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

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

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Read to a dog:

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 ...

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.

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Minecraft Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School Age

Ages 7-11. No Registration Required. 

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Ages 7-11. No Registration Required. 

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Read to a Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Read to a dog:

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 ...

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.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Read to a dog:

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 ...

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.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Read to a dog:

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 ...

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.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Read to a dog:

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 ...

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.

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Crafting and a Movie

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to be entertained as you craft? This may be the event for you! Bring whatever crafting project you're working on and watch a screening of Pride and Prejudice while you create. Not a crafter?

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

Do you like to be entertained as you craft? This may be the event for you! Bring whatever crafting project you're working on and watch a screening of Pride and Prejudice while you create. Not a crafter?

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
"The Nickel Boys" book cover with a torn piece of paper in the background

New: The Historical Fiction Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Get in on the ground floor of this new book club in which we will read and discuss historical fiction! Our first read will be The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

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:

Get in on the ground floor of this new book club in which we will read and discuss historical fiction! Our first read will be The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
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Young and the Restless

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Little Kids
Young and the Restless:

Ages 1-4. Get your wiggles out! Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Geared to age...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Ages 1-4. 

Get your wiggles out! Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Geared to ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Drop in any time; no registration.

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Toddler Story Time

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing, Story Time
Age Group:
Little Kids
Toddler 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.

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, 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.

"Daisy Darker" book cover on a wood table and dark library in the background

Taste For Mystery Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Food
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will read and discuss Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney.

A Taste for Mystery:

About the programGot 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...

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

This month we will read and discuss Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney.

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.

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.