Featured Events

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Guided Zen Meditation

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will receive instruction in basic Zen meditation from a trained practitioner including how to position the body for stable and comfortable meditation, how to breathe correctly, and an overview of meditation benefits.

candy canes and snowflakes on a light pink background with chunky text and photos of graham cracker houses

Graham Cracker House Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Ages 4-11.

Decorate a graham cracker house! Create your own mini masterpiece by adding sweet touches to a graham cracker house. While supplies last! No registration.

Frosted sugar cookies with sprinkles

Teen Cookie Decorating & Crafting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Find joy in the season by frosting sugar cookies and making simple crafts! Create homemade cards, beaded gifts, collage decor, and more. Drop in for a while or stay!

colored paper, scissors, and googly eyes

Kids' Drop-in Crafts

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 6-11.

Drop by the library for some fast fun crafts. Make a paper bag puppet with googly eyes and other craft supplies. Sculpt an animal out of pipe cleaners. Stop by and make something fun. No registration.

paper crowns and colorful confetti

Noon Year's Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids, School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

All ages.

Celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with dancing, activities, and refreshments throughout the library! No registration.

new ipad with bow and fun shapes

Drop-In Tech Help: New Device Setup

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Time to set up the new device you got over the holidays! Come to the library to get help customizing and optimizing your new tech so that it works for you.

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Young and the Restless

10:00am–11:00am
Little Kids
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Ages 1-4. 

Get your wiggles out! Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills, and make new friends. Geared to ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Drop in any time; no registration.

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, 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
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, 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.

Read to a Dog

10:00am–10:15am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

10:15am–10:30am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

10:30am–10:45am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

11:00am–11:15am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

11:15am–11:30am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

11:30am–11:45am
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Read to a Dog

11:45am–12:00pm
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: Education
Registration Required

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.

Verona Aspiring Writers Group Session 6

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Sign-up Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required

The Aspiring Writers Group offers constructive feedback and inspiration to writers and aspiring writers of all genres. 

Want to get a blog started or grow one? Hoping to be published in a magazine? Trying to finish or fine-tune the next great American novel? We welcome all!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Drop-In Tech Help

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in 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.

Christmas holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Christmas holiday

Kindermusik

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Community Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-5. Registration required.

The Wonder Studio presents a demo Kindermusik class for ages 0-5 and accompanying adult. Older siblings are also welcome. Come sing, play, and move with us!

Kids' Drop-in Crafts

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 6-11.

Drop by the library for some fast fun crafts. Make a paper bag puppet with googly eyes and other craft supplies. Sculpt an animal out of pipe cleaners. Stop by and make something fun. No registration.

Favorite Books & Bites: The Wayside School Series

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Sign-up Open
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.

Discuss the Wayside School series, plus enjoy activities and snacks related to the books.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-In Tech Help

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in 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.

Noon Year's Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Little Kids, School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids, School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

All ages.

Celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with dancing, activities, and refreshments throughout the library! No registration.

New Year's holiday

6:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed early at 6:00 pm for New Year’s holiday 

New Year’s holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for New Year’s holiday

Read, Learn, Score with Soccer Shots

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

Read, Learn, Score with Soccer Shots

10:30am–11:00am
Little Kids
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Enjoy a book about soccer, learn a basic soccer skill, then try to score a goal! Presented by Soccer Shots of Madison.

Verona Aspiring Writers Group

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required

The Aspiring Writers Group offers constructive feedback and inspiration to writers and aspiring writers of all genres. 

Want to get a blog started or grow one? Hoping to be published in a magazine? Trying to finish or fine-tune the next great American novel? We welcome all!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Drop-In Tech Help: New Device Setup

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Time to set up the new device you got over the holidays! Come to the library to get help customizing and optimizing your new tech so that it works for you.

Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in 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.

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.