Featured Events

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.

cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other with folded clothes on top against a dark blue background

Downsizing Game Plan: Practical Tips and Pro Tricks

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Downsizing can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan, it becomes an opportunity for a fresh start.

photo of a man in a dress shirt and tie holding an African kora stringed instrument

The Sounds & Cultural Significance of the African Kora (Harp)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Traditionally played by oral historians, the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, preserves an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande Empire.

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Read to a Dog

11:00am–11:15am
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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.

The History of Racial Covenants in Dane County

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Exhibit, Special Event
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 1-2.

Encourage early literacy skills at Toddler Story Time through stories, rhymes, and songs for active little ones and their caregivers. 20 - 25 minutes. No registration.

Preschool Story Time

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

Ages 3-5. 

This story time includes books, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers who model sitting and listening. We focus on school readiness by improving attention, vocabulary, and imagination! 25 - 30 minutes. No registration.

Favorite Books & Bites: Witchlings

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Upcoming
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 Witchlings 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.

English Class: Beginner/ Clase de inglés: Principiante

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Monday, December 8.

Destress with a Doggo for Adults

6:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Research shows our cortisol (stress hormone) levels go down and oxytocin (the love hormone) levels go up when we’re in the presence of a dog, even just for a few minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Destress with a Doggo for Adults

6:45pm–7:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Research shows our cortisol (stress hormone) levels go down and oxytocin (the love hormone) levels go up when we’re in the presence of a dog, even just for a few minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Destress with a Doggo for Adults

7:00pm–7:15pm
Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Research shows our cortisol (stress hormone) levels go down and oxytocin (the love hormone) levels go up when we’re in the presence of a dog, even just for a few minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Destress with a Doggo for Adults

7:15pm–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Research shows our cortisol (stress hormone) levels go down and oxytocin (the love hormone) levels go up when we’re in the presence of a dog, even just for a few minutes.

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? 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.

English Class: Intermediate/ Clase de inglés: Intermedio

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. The last class will take place in-person at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Monday, December 8.

Hands Only CPR

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: Education, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR.  The Fitch-Rona EMS will teach us what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it. The power is in your hands.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Toddler Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 1-2.

Encourage early literacy skills at Toddler Story Time through stories, rhymes, and songs for active little ones and their caregivers. 20 - 25 minutes. No registration.

Story Time Mending

9:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Children's Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

Preschool Story Time

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

Ages 3-5. 

This story time includes books, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers and their caregivers who model sitting and listening. We focus on school readiness by improving attention, vocabulary, and imagination! 25 - 30 minutes. No registration.

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.

Sensory Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: 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 Mending

9:30am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Children's Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Does your child have a favorite toy with a dangling arm or missing eye?  Has their beloved baby quilt sprouted a hole or a torn binding?  Does your child insist on wearing that sweatshirt with the loose pocket?  Local resident Nancy

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.

Walk behind the library to find our outdoor story time space! Please watch our Facebook page for any weather-related cancellations.

Tween Craft: Flip Books

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

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.