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Mike Leckrone wearing a red and white sequined suit jacket holding a microphone

Badger Talk: Mike Leckrone, Former UW Band Director

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Verona Public Library invites you to a Badger Talk by local legend Mike Leckrone, former director of bands at the University of Wisconsin for an astonishing fifty years. A bril...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
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The Verona Public Library invites you to a Badger Talk by local legend Mike Leckrone, former director of bands at the University of Wisconsin for an astonishing fifty years.

The Badger Talks program reflects the tradition of the Wisconsin Idea — to extend the resources of the University to citizens of the state. Over 200 Badger Talks are hosted around the state each year, featuring faculty and staff with expertise in a variety of disciplines. For more information about Badger Talks, contact 608-262-3880 or badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu.

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  • Chairs are Limited. If you require a chair, please let the library know in advance and we will save one for you.
  • Registration is required.
a group of Irish dancers on stage in costume

Trinity Irish Dancers

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Area at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for a high-energy showcase that will leave you breathless! The Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, founded by the visionary Mark Howard in 1982, has not only shaped the lives...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Get ready for a high-energy showcase that will leave you breathless!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Chairs are Limited. If you require a chair, please let the library know in advance and we will save one for you.
bowl of Beef Sinigang on a marble counter top

Filipino Cooking Class

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Food, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bess Miller from Mount Horeb's popular Halo Halo Food Cart will show us how to make a selection of Asian-inspired comfort food! On the menu will be Beef Sinigang, a tamarind-based ...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Special Event
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bess Miller from Mount Horeb's popular Halo Halo Food Cart will show us how to make a selection of Asian-inspired comfort food!

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.
simple illustration of people on a crowded street with speech bubbles and "American Foundation for Suicide Prevention" logo

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the warnings and risk factors, research on prevention, and what people can do to help save lives.  Don...

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

A community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the warnings and risk factors, research on prevention, and what people can do to help save lives.

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  • Registration is required.
"our food grows" book cover and an illustration of a tomato plant.

Our Food Grows

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. No registration.Meet local author Sarah White and local illustrator Tessa Gibbs! Hear their new picture book Our Food Grows, then enjoy different activity stations like c...

Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. No registration.

Food and Stories on the 100th Anniversary of The Great Gatsby's Debut

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Food, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A culinary journey into the decadence and sophistication of the Jazz Age celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic, The Great Gatsby! Step in...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Food, Special Event
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A culinary journey into the decadence and sophistication of the Jazz Age celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic, The Great Gatsby! 

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  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.

A Birthday Party for William Shakespeare

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (127) at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate (a few days early) the 460th birthday of William Shakespeare!  Enjoy cake, punch and sonnets as we take turns reading a selection of favorites to the g...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate (a few days early) the 460th birthday of William Shakespeare!  Enjoy cake, punch and sonnets as we take turns reading a selection of favorites to the group.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Metalsmithing Workshop

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how your favorite piece of jewelry was made?  Have you ever watched a metalsmith transform a piece of flat, ordinary metal into a beautiful object? ...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how your favorite piece of jewelry was made?  Have you ever watched a metalsmith transform a piece of flat, ordinary metal into a beautiful object?  If so, you will really enjoy this, “hands on” workshop!

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  • Registration is required.

Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale, books priced generally $2 or less and all proceeds benefit the library. 

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

The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale, books priced generally $2 or less and all proceeds benefit the library. 

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...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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!

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  • 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...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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!

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  • 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...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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!

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  • 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...

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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!

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  • 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...

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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!

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  • 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...

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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!

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  • 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...

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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!

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  • Registration is required.

Chad Lewis: Weird Lake Superior Stories

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and enjoy as paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis tells stories from his newest book: Supernatural Lake Superior.

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

Come and enjoy as paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis tells stories from his newest book: Supernatural Lake Superior.

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  • Registration is required.

Used Book Sale

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Verona Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale, books priced generally $2 or less and all proceeds benefit the library. 

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

The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale, books priced generally $2 or less and all proceeds benefit the library. 

 

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