Featured Events

Author Dean Robbins next to his book, "Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes who changed the state, the world, and me".

Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Journalist Dean Robbins (USA Today, The New York Daily News) will discuss his new essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary

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Teen Snack: Pancake Bites

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Mix up a basic pancake batter and griddle up some round, Takoyaki-style bites! Experiment with delicious fillings and toppings, both savory and sweet!

a flute on a table in the sun

Performance by the Madison Flute Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the beautiful music of the Madison Flute Club!  

A scenic lake with forested hill in northern Wisconsin at sundown

Northern Wisconsin Parks, Trails, & Forests

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sara Pearson, a Parks and Rec Supervisor for Wisconsin State Parks, will talk about some of the many parks, trails and forests in northern Wisconsin.

Little Miss Ann smiling with a guitar and microphone looking off to one side with a fun colorful illustration of herself in the background

Little Miss Ann

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

All ages.

Sing, jump, and dance along to the upbeat, interactive songs of Chicago-based musician Little Miss Ann. No registration.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Verona Public Library.

illustration of brown "long pepper" with "Spice Club: Long Pepper" written in a handwriting font and realistic spices on each side.

Spice Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about spices? This club will feature a different spice each month. Participants will be given a sample of the featured spice, a brief history of its use, and a recipe that incorporates it.

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Parent/Child Book Club: One Came Home

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Cancelled
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required. 

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Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

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.

Northern Wisconsin Parks, Trails, & Forests

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sara Pearson, a Parks and Rec Supervisor for Wisconsin State Parks, will talk about some of the many parks, trails and forests in northern Wisconsin.

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Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

"Northwoods" Author Amy Pease

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Amy Pease, author of the 2025 Verona Reads! choice for adults, Northwoods, for a visit to discuss her critically acclaimed novel set in northern Wisconsi

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Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Senior Center Book Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Verona Senior Center
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Verona Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In August, the Senior Center Book Group will be reading the 2025 Verona Reads! choice for adults, Northwoods by Amy Pease.

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Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

Skunk and Badger Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 5 to 10. No registration.

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Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

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 2025 Verona Reads! choice for adults, Northwoods by Amy Pease at Stone Porch Alehouse!

stylized half sun with bold text that says "Verona Reads!" ----- 
Verona Reads! is made available with funds from the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund and by a generous donation from the Friends of the Verona Public Library. Learn more at veronapubliclibrary.org/verona-reads.

 

Do you require extra assistance such as seating, visual or hearing-related issues?
Request an accommodation to participate in library services, programs, or activities, by contacting the library at (608) 845-7180 or filling out the online form. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance.