Featured Events

Elephant and Piggie smiling and celebrating. Elephant says "Elephant & Piggie Story Time!" ©Mo Willems

Elephant and Piggie Story Time

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2-6.

Join us for Elephant and Piggie stories and songs! Designed for ages 2-6. No registration.

a cheerful family hiking in Wisconsin on a sunny fall day

A Family Guide to Nature Immersion in Wisconsin

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the growing recognition of nature's extraordinary benefits, finding the right place to experience nature with your family is essential.

A wood picnic table outside with berries and nuts and "Forage Like a Bear" book cover

Forage Like a Bear with Author Chris Fink and Illustrator John Porcellino

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Chris Fink and Illustrator John Porcellino discuss Forage Like a Bear, their beautiful new book of micro-essays (and illustrations) on nature, family and life, adapted from radio segments heard on Northern Public Radio in DeKalb, I

Image of Skunk and Badger with confetti in the background

Skunk and Badger Party

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 5 to 10. No registration.

various documents depicting racial covenants in Dane county including a housing ad, front page of the Afro-American newspaper, map of Madison, City of Monona deed and 1963 photo of Governor George Romney marching in Grosse Point against housing discrimination.

Unjust Deeds: A History of Racial Covenants in Dane County & Beyond

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, Outreach, Special Event
Event Details:

For most of the 20th century, racial covenants were an insidious tool used nationwide to segregate whites from Blacks and other minorities in America’s burgeoning suburbs and residential neighborhoods.

a close-up photo of a green and brown dragonfly

Dragonfly Walk for Adults

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Verona Public Library to learn about dragonflies. We will start out in our community room where we will learn about dragonflies from an Upper Sugar River Watershed volunteer.

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Read to a Dog

5:15pm–5:30pm
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: Story Time
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.

Author Talk: Returning to Romance with Casey McQuiston

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's discusses their latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

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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.

Forage Like a Bear with Author Chris Fink and Illustrator John Porcellino

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

Author Chris Fink and Illustrator John Porcellino discuss Forage Like a Bear, their beautiful new book of micro-essays (and illustrations) on nature, family and life, adapted from radio segments heard on Northern Public Radio in DeKalb, I

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Outdoor Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Outdoors
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Stories and songs for children and their caregivers outdoors. 20 - 25 minutes. Geared toward ages 1 - 5. 

Read to a Dog

1:30pm–1:45pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
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

1:45pm–2:00pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
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

2:00pm–2:15pm
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: Story Time
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

2:15pm–2:30pm
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: Story Time
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

2:30pm–2:45pm
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: Story Time
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

2:45pm–3:00pm
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: Story Time
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 It & Eat: It's Boba Time for Pearl Li!

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:

Discuss the book It's Boba Time for Pearl Li!, plus enjoy activities and snacks related to the book. Ages 8-11.

Pick up a copy of the book at the children's desk to read in advance.

Please register each child individually.

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.

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? 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.

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!

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.

View all upcoming regular and special Library Yarns events.

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.

 

Author Talk: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?

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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.

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!

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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.

 

Labor Day holiday

All Day 8/31–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Verona Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Labor Day holiday

Unjust Deeds: A History of Racial Covenants in Dane County & Beyond

All Day 9/2–9/30
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, Outreach, Special Event
Event Details:

For most of the 20th century, racial covenants were an insidious tool used nationwide to segregate whites from Blacks and other minorities in America’s burgeoning suburbs and residential neighborhoods.

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? 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.

Music & Movement Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Time

Ages 1-5. 

Join us for Music and Movement Story Time, which includes singing, dancing, instruments, and stories. This active story time is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

Memory Café

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

A "memory café" is a social gathering designed for individuals experiencing early dementia and memory loss, along with their caregivers or loved ones.  Come to connect, socialize, and build support networks in a comfortable and welcoming environment centered around conversation over coffee, with the primary goal of providing a safe space to interact without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.

No registration is required for this monthly event, so please just stop in!

Crafty Tuesday

4:00pm–4:15pm
Teens
Teen Central
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18.

Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last. No registration.

Dragonfly Walk for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Verona Public Library to learn about dragonflies. We will start out in our community room where we will learn about dragonflies from an Upper Sugar River Watershed volunteer.

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.