Featured Events

Dark blue and cream colored illustration of a bento box with rice, vegetables, dumplings and more

Teen Snack: Bento

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Chop and eat! Create a Japanese-style bento boxed lunch with rice and sides. Make it fun with shape cutouts and molds!

 

Wisconsin author, Sally Collins smiling with handwriting in the background

Novel Outlining 101 with Author Sally Collins

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way,” said E.L. Doctorow.

a lot of colorful balloons and gold confetti with a magical sparkle blue background

Big Balloon Show

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

All ages. No registration.

"Skunk and Badger", "One Came Home", and "Northwoods" book covers with a happy half sun that says "Verona Reads!"

Verona Reads! Book Giveaway

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Main Area
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a free copy and find out more about Verona Reads! Free books will available starting June 26 at 4pm while supplies last. Verona Reads!

different kinds of birds in blue, white, black, red, and yellow perched with birds flying in a blue sky in the background

Science Stations: Birds

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. Registration suggested. 

Teens playing Quadball in a park

Quadball

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-14. Registration required.

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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.

We Love Scary Stories

4:00pm–5:00pm
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, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration requested.

Join us at the Verona Public Library for a celebration of scary stories. Staff will read scary stories aloud and show participants how to make a spooky craft. Sign up...if you dare!

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is requested. Registering helps staff set up for the event.

Science Stations: Birds

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. Registration suggested. 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is requested. Registering helps staff set up for the event.

Crafternoon: Collage Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 4-10.

Drop in for a fun crafternoon and get creative with different art projects each week. Ages 4 - 10. 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.

Crafty Tuesday

4:00pm–4:15pm
Teens
Teen Central
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18. No registration.

Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last.

Tween Craft: Bath Bombs

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Community Room
Waitlist
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.
  • Space is limited. Please let us know if you need to cancel so someone on the waitlist may attend.

Teen Craft: Melted Crayon Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Arrange Crayons on canvas and create a melted masterpiece! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Crafternoon: Recycled Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 4-10.

Drop in for a fun crafternoon and get creative with different art projects each week. Ages 4 - 10. No registration.

Science Stations: Dinosaurs

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 6-11. Registration suggested. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is requested. Registering helps staff set up for the event.

Pixel Art

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Community Room
Sign-up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Adult Crafternoon: Mini Book Jewelry

3:30pm–5:00pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make mini books, and then make them into jewelry to keep or gift!  

Disclaimer(s)

  • Registration is required.

Graphic Novel Party: InvestiGators

3:00pm–4:00pm
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, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. Registration suggested.

 

Disclaimer(s)

  • Refreshments will be provided. For food allergy concerns please contact staff. Ingredient lists can be provided upon request.

Toddler Art and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Birth to Pre-K
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Please note: This program will be at a new time, 10:00 am, for the summer months.

Ages 1-3. 

Toddler Art and Play is a drop-in program that includes messy process art and sensory play for toddlers ages 1-3. We recommend wearing clothes that can get messy.

Tween Snack: Waffles and Parfaits

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Create an epic yogurt parfait bar with all kinds of toppings. And make your own mini-waffles too! Let's play with our food! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Famous Painting Remix

4:00pm–5:00pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11. Registration requested.

Disclaimer(s)

  • Please register each participant individually.
  • Registration is requested. Registering helps staff set up for the event.

Crafternoon: Abstract Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Community Room
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 4-10.

Drop in for a fun crafternoon and get creative with different art projects each week. Ages 4 - 10. No registration.

Verona Adult Art Club

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

New at VPL! Feeling crafty but seeking a little camaraderie as you create? This is the club for you!

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.

Crafty Tuesday

4:00pm–4:15pm
Teens
Teen Central
Library Branch: Verona Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Ages 12-18. No registration.

Stop by Teen Central for DIY projects. Create throughout the week, as supplies last.

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.

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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.