Featured Events

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Needle Felt-Teen

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

cover of the book "American Birkebeiner" by Jerome P. Poling. In the background is a cross country skier skiing with snow and fog

American Birkebeiner: The Nation's Greatest Ski Marathon

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each February, cross-country skiers from across the nation and around the world descend upon the sleepy northern Wisconsin town of Hayward to compete in the American Birkebeiner—the largest cross-country ski race in North America.

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Family Fort Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Little Kids, School Age
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

All ages.

colorful 3D donuts with sprinkles on a 3D game grid

Donuts & Gaming

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

porcelain plate with roses and the book title "Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!"

Extra, Extra, Eat All About It! Recipes and Culinary Curiosities from Historic Wisconsin

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fifty retro recipes—and the history behind them—to inspire and delight home cooks everywhere!

Hofburg Palace in Vienna at dusk

Opulent Palaces of Europe with Joe Fahey

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Europe has a long, colorful history of strong rulers who lived in palaces beyond comprehension. Joe Fahey will take you to four locations where outrageous extravagance ultimately led to downfall and political change.

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Read to a Dog

4:15pm–4:30pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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

4:30pm–4:45pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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

5:00pm–5:15pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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

5:15pm–5:30pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Story Time at The Sow's Ear

10:00am–10:30am
Little Kids
The Sow's Ear
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The Sow's Ear
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2-5. 

Join us for story time at The Sow's Ear! Enjoy books, songs, and other activities for children and their caregivers. Geared toward ages 2-5, siblings welcome.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Child Development Story Time

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

Ages 2-5. 

Join a member of CI Pediatric Therapy Centers' staff for an interactive story time of books, songs, movement, crafts and fun! Activities will be geared towards 2-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome! No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Story Time at The Sow's Ear

10:00am–10:30am
Little Kids
The Sow's Ear
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The Sow's Ear
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2-5. 

Join us for story time at The Sow's Ear! Enjoy books, songs, and other activities for children and their caregivers. Geared toward ages 2-5, siblings welcome.

Child Development Story Time

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

Ages 2-5. 

Join a member of CI Pediatric Therapy Centers' staff for an interactive story time of books, songs, movement, crafts and fun! Activities will be geared towards 2-5 year olds, but all ages are welcome! No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Little Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Ongoing, Story Time

Ages 3-5.

Sensory story time builds communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment. This story time features a visual schedule, yoga, and more. No registration.

Story Time at The Sow's Ear

10:00am–10:30am
Little Kids
The Sow's Ear
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The Sow's Ear
Age Group: Little Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2-5. 

Join us for story time at The Sow's Ear! Enjoy books, songs, and other activities for children and their caregivers. Geared toward ages 2-5, siblings welcome.

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.