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Artist-in-Residence: Dawn Wians

All Day 4/28 - 6/6
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main Area
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Welcome to VPL's very first Artist-in-Residence program! Dawn Wians is a well-respected local artist who works in mixed media to express abstract landscapes and nature-inspired art.

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

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

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

5:30pm - 5:45pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

5:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:00pm - 6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:15pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read to a Dog for Grown Ups

7:15pm - 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: Special Event
Registration Required
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Donuts and Crafts

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

Ages 13-18.  Registration Required

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.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

The Prairie Life Cycle with the Artist-in-Residence

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

Ages 5-10.  Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

  • This program is designed for children with a parent/caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist's Workshop: Line & Shape

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the first of a three-part workshop series (attend any one or all of them), our Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, will take participants out to the prairie to forage for plant material and field sketch the dormant prairie using willow charcoal, o

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist's Workshop: Texture & Form

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Outdoors
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Part of our Artist-in-Residence workshop series: participants will prepare beautiful groupings of natural materials, then seal them in beeswax. Use them along our Prairie Tales path to decorate the way and tell their own story.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Pembutton and Griseldinea" Author Event

6:30pm - 7:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Special Event
Event Details:

Verona's Azura Memory Care's program "Mosaic Dreams" allows residents to dream up and realize their "best day ever." Azura resident Judy Clough's dream was to write and publish a book.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist's Workshop: Color & Value

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the third of this workshop series (attend them all or any one of them), our Artist-in-Residence, Dawn Wians, will guide participants in the creation of hand-bound journals, curated from colorful images drawn onto a gelatin plate.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artist-in-Residence Studio Time

12:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Technology
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Swap it Like it's Hot: Summer Wardrobe Refresh Edition

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a sustainable, no cost way to refresh your warm weather wardrobe?  Come and take part in our summer clothing swap!  Here's how it works:

Disclaimer(s)

  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Kick-Off

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of summer at this all-ages event! Enjoy a bounce house, cotton candy, face painting, a scavenger hunt, crafts and more!

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.

Bubble Play 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: Special Event
Event Details:

For Ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Musical Performance: Les Cordes en Blue

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main Area
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Consisting of a violin, an upright bass and an acoustic guitar, Les Cordes en Blue will entertain with jazz standards as well as French swing.  Come and enjoy the syncopated stylings of this talented musical trio!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Blood Drive with Impact Life

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Did you know that

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations

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: Author Event, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back to a time when a visit to a Wisconsin gas station meant service with a smile, a wash of the windshield, and the cheerful question, "Fill 'er up?"  Author Jim Draeger will tell the story of the gas station's place in automobile cultu

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

 

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