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Books 'n Booze Book Club at Stone Porch Alehouse

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stone Porch Alehouse at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel at Stone Porch Alehouse! Books are available for pick up at the serv...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Stone Porch Alehouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel at Stone Porch Alehouse! Books are available for pick up at the service desk at the library starting 3/27/25.

Stone Porch Alehouse: 950 Kimball Ln, Verona, WI 53593

About the program

Books 'n Booze is a book club for people interested in having a blast while discussing fun books and meeting new people. We read a wide variety of genres, including graphic novels and nonfiction. The book club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm. Please see the event calendar for possible exceptions.

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Baby Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

man in yellow shirt reading with baby with a blue wavy background

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

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Toddler Story Time

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

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Preschool Story Time

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 3-5. 

This story time includes books, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers who model sitting and listening. We focus on school readiness by improving attention, vocabulary, and imagination! 25 - 30 minutes. No registration.

Cupcakes & Queer Eye

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. Decorate cupcakes, make happy rocks, and create friendship bracelets while watching Queer Eye with other teens! 

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Decorate cupcakes, make happy rocks, and create friendship bracelets while watching Queer Eye with other teens!

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Verona Aspiring Writers Group Session 2

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There are a few spots open for Session 2 - hope you can  join us!

Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

There are a few spots open for Session 2 - hope you can  join us!

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!

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Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Simply drop in on a Tuesday between the hours of 9-11 am 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.

English Class/ Clase de inglés

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesda...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom.

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Part 1

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative tabletop role-playing game in which players can have creative and immersive adventures. Come and learn the basics from experienced players, ...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative tabletop role-playing game in which players can have creative and immersive adventures. Come and learn the basics from experienced players, and find out why this such a popular pastime.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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.

Story Time Mending

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearin...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

illustration of preschooler standing on a pile of books against a fuchsia and orange background

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 3-5. 

This story time includes books, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers who model sitting and listening. We focus on school readiness by improving attention, vocabulary, and imagination! 25 - 30 minutes. No registration.

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

Library Yarns

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting

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

children reading

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 3-5.

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

Story Time Mending

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearin...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

Illustration of cute fox, human, and bear reading books with fun text

Everybody Story Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-5. 

Featuring books, songs, and rhymes, Everybody Story Time is designed for the whole family. 25-30 minutes. No registration. 

Dawn Wians with paintbrushes and paint and a painting in the background

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
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 act...

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

View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

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Minecraft Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Ages 6-11. Registration required. 

Have fun playing Minecraft and interacting with peers. Build in Minecraft based on a new challenge each session! Minecraft Club does not include instructions on how to play or a shared server. Bring a device to play on or borrow one of ours. Please note that the library has a limited number of devices available and can't guarantee each participant a device.

Please note that while it is possible to play on a public server at Minecraft Club, library staff recommend players create their own world to play in on their devices to maximize online safety.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Please register each participant individually.
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Baby Story Time

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

man in yellow shirt reading with baby with a blue wavy background

Baby Story Time

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-12 months. 

Intended for pre-walkers, baby story time is a lap-sit story time full of books, songs, bounces and more for babies and their caregivers. 20-25 minutes with time for play and socialization afterwards. No registration.

images of leaves, trees, natural art, and an accordion book ©Dawn Wians

Artist-in-Residence Opening Reception

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come meet our wonderful new Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, and listen as she discuses her nature inspired art. Dawn will tell us how she found her creative voice and how she tran...

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

Come meet our wonderful new Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, and listen as she discuses her nature inspired art.

View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
Dawn Wians with paintbrushes and paint and a painting in the background

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
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 act...

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

View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

 

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.