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Read to a Dog

5:00pm - 5:15pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Backyard Birding

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join a naturalist from the Lussier Family Heritage Center for an overview of traits you can use to identify birds in your own backyard.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

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. 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

Spice Club

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about spices?  This club will feature a differen spice each month. Participants will be given a sample of the spice, a brief history of its use, and a recipe that incorporatees it.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Gaming

Ages 6-11. 

Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon related activity each month. Bring your Gameboy, Switch, or learn to play the trading card game and compete against other kids! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. No registration.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

5:30pm - 5:45pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

5:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Did you know that spending just 5-20 minutes with a dog, even if it's not your pet, can cause cortisol (stress hormone) levels to measurably drop?  Yes, that's' right - time spent with dogs is HEALTHY!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Baby 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 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
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 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.

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Terrariums

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come make tiny terrariums with fun embellishments including glass mushrooms, frogs and butterflies.  Have fun putting these together and enjoy them throughout the summer!

Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Donuts and Crafts

9:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Main Area
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 13-18.  Registration Required

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View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

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.

The Prairie Life Cycle with the Artist-in-Residence

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

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View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

12:00pm - 4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Throughout her Residency, Dawn Wians will spend time in her studio space at the library and work on her own projects. Don't miss these special opportunities to see an artist in action and to ask questions about her art or art in general.

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View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here.

This series and programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.

Eat Your Words

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Enjoy breakfast-for-dinner! Create pancake art and play storytelling games in a relaxed group setting. Eat your words -- without judgement -- in this writing workshop for teens!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.

Verona Aspiring Writers Group Session 2

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Conference Room (127)
Sign-up Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Conference Room (127)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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!

Story Time at The Sow's Ear

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
The Sow's Ear
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The Sow's Ear
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 2-5. 

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

Parent/Child Book Club: The Chocolate Touch

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School Age
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required. 

In May, Parent/Child Book Club will discuss the novel The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling.

About the program

Share the love of reading! Parent/Child Book Club is for kids ages 8-11 and their parents/caregivers. Each month, we will discuss a novel and enjoy activities and snacks related to the book. Books will be available for check-out at the Youth Services Desk approximately one month before the event.

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.

 

To request an accommodation to participate in library services, programs, or activities, please contact the library at (608) 845-7180 or fill out the online form. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance.