Featured Events

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.

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.

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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.

Stop the Bleed

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop the Bleed training, led by members of the FItchrona EMS, empowers people to act quickly and be the help until help arrives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Used Book Sale

9:30am–3:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale, books priced generally $2 or less and all proceeds benefit the library. 

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.

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.

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.

Friends of Verona Public Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.