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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.

image of Rinny the dog

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.

image of Rinny the dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
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.

Library Board Meeting

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

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.

children reading

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, May 8, 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 8, 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

Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander posing together with Poké balls in the background

Pokémon Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Gaming

Ages 6-11. 

Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon related activity each month. Bring your Gameboy, Switch, or learn to play the trading card game and compete against other kids! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. No registration.

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

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
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 s...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
A poodle dog smiling with colorful shapes and text "Read to a dog"

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
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 s...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.
man in yellow shirt reading with baby with a blue wavy background

Baby Story Time

Friday, May 9, 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 9, 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.

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
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!

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Dawn Wians with paintbrushes and paints and giant donuts in the background

Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Donuts and Crafts

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 13-18.  Registration RequiredDo you need volunteer hours?  Do you like donuts?  What about easy and fun arts and crafts projects?  If you answered yes to a...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 13-18.  Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
yellow and white prairie flowers

The Prairie Life Cycle with the Artist-in-Residence

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.Join us for a fun and educational opportunity to learn about the prairie and create art that reflects it! Our Artist-in-Residence will lead p...

Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

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.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
Dawn Wians with paintbrushes and paint and a painting in the background

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
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.

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.