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English Class: Intermediate/ Clase de inglés: Intermedio

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
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 Tuesday April 29.

Hands-Only CPR

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR.  The Fitch-Rona EMS will teach us what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it. The power is in your hands.

Please register for this program online, or by calling the library at (608) 845-7180.

Toddler Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Library Yarns

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
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.

During warm months and if weather permits, we’ll meet outside on the lawn behind the library near the picnic tables. Bring a lawn chair and your project. In case of rainy or cold weather, we'll meet in the library's Conference Room.

View all upcoming regular and special Library Yarns events.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Everybody Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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. 

Virtual Author Talk with Amanda Montell

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. 

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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.

Teen Gaming & Pizza

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Ages 12-18. 

Snack on pizza and more! Face off on the Nintendo Switch or SNES, try a board game, or bring your own device. 

Books 'n Booze Book Club at Stone Porch Alehouse

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Stone Porch Alehouse
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Stone Porch Alehouse
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn at Stone Porch Alehouse! Books are available for pick up at the service desk at the library starting 11/21/24. No registration required.

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.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Baby Story Time

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Family Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 0-5.

Join us for Family Story Time, once a month, with books, songs, and rhymes. No registration.

Self-Defense Workshop Part 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chris Martingilio, of Martingilio Martial Arts in Verona will teach two self-defense workshops at the library (1/25 and 2/1).

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

1:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Community Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all puzzlers!  Come to compete and have fun at Verona Library's Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge! Here are the details:

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

A Taste for Mystery Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This month, we will read and discuss Call for the Dead, by John le Carré.

About the program

Got a taste for mystery? This book group 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!

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
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.

Graphic Novel Party : Wings of Fire

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Join us at the library for a celebration of the graphic novel series Wings of Fire! We will have activity stations with crafts, snacks, and trivia. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

English Class: Beginner/ Clase de inglés: Principiante

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
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 Tuesday April 29.

Verona Aspiring Writers Group Session 1

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This group welcomes writers of all genres.  At meetings, we work on prompts and play games that encourage creativity in writing, discuss various aspects of writing, and learn about routes to publication.

Drop-In Tech Help

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Study Room 3 (123B)
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (123B)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Technology

New at VPL! 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.

Toddler Art and Play

9:30am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

Ages 1-3. 

Toddler Art and Play is a drop-in program that includes messy process art and sensory play for toddlers ages 1-3. We recommend wearing clothes that can get messy.

Friends of Verona Public Library meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Verona Public Library board. New or prospective members are welcome!

 

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.