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Panda Story Time with VAIS

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
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Ages 2-6.

Join us as we pair with VAIS to present a Panda-themed story time and craft! Designed for ages 2-6. No registration.

accordion book with natural pigments and organic shapes ©Dawn Wians

Artist's Workshop: Line & Shape

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
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In the first of a three-part workshop series (attend any one or all of them), our Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, will take participants out to the prairie to forage for plant material and field sketch the dormant prairie using willow charcoal, o

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Creative Writers Forum

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
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Want to share your writing and receive feedback in a supportive environment?

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Spanish Story Time/Hora de Cuentos

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Story Time
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Ages 3 - 6. No registration.

Join Mr. Ricardo for Spanish story time filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed for ages 3 – 6, but all are welcome. 

photo of the artist standing in a forest tree with natural leaf collages hanging from a tree. ©Dawn Wians

Artist's Workshop: Texture & Form

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
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Part of our Artist-in-Residence workshop series: participants will prepare beautiful groupings of natural materials, then seal them in beeswax. Use them along our Prairie Tales path to decorate the way and tell their own story.

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Japanese Marbling

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Try Suminagashi: the art of Japanese water marbling! We'll create paper ink prints.

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A Taste for Mystery Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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This month we will read and discuss Magpie Murders, by Anthony Horowitz.

About the program

Got a taste for mystery? A Taste for Mystery Book Club 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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

A Taste for Mystery Book Club

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

By popular demand, this month instead of reading a book we will watch and discuss the movie Gone Girl, comparing it in particular to March's book, Sandrine's Case. There will be candy, popcorn and lemonade to enjoy during the movie.

About the program

Got a taste for mystery? A Taste for Mystery Book Club 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!

A Taste for Mystery Book Club

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

This month we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill.

About the program

Got a taste for mystery? A Taste for Mystery Book Club 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!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

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.