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A white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Jerry Apps Presents Lunkers, Keepers and the Ones That Got Away!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join beloved Wisconsin author Jerry Apps for the launch of Lunkers, Keepers and the Ones That Got Away: Fish Tales From Four Generations of Anglers.  In this his newest book, ...

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

Join beloved Wisconsin author Jerry Apps for the launch of Lunkers, Keepers and the Ones That Got Away: Fish Tales From Four Generations of Anglers.  

A white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 white dog with a smiling woman and a black background with colorful hand drawn shapes

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

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

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
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, 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.

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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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Toddler Story Time

Monday, May 5, 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.

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

Preschool Story Time

Monday, May 5, 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.

Blue background with soundwaves and a cute illustration of a cat jumping with its hands up

Music & Movement Story Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Time
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
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, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Come to connect, social...

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.

craft supply illustrations with magazine cut-out text that reads "crafty tuesday"

Crafty Tuesday

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen Central at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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.

Meet Local Poet Penni Klein

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Penni is a descendant of a Wisconsin century farm and is devoted to democracy, freedom, women's righta and the LGBTQ+ community.  She spent 34 professional years working with ...

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

Penni is a descendant of a Wisconsin century farm and is devoted to democracy, freedom, women's righta and the LGBTQ+ community.

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
Event Details:

A continuation of April 29th's intro to the creative and immersive role-playing game of Dungeons & Dragons. If you weren't able to make the April 29th session, please cont...

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: 3
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.
image of toddler with long hair and bangs reading a book against a blue background

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.

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
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 cou...

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.

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Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

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

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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Story Time Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

 

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.