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UW Russian Folk Orchestra Performance

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sign-up Open

Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Main Area

Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Music, Performance, Special Event

Registration Required

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Join the UW Russian Folk Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music.

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Guided Zen Meditation

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sign-up Open

Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Participants will receive instruction in basic Zen meditation from a trained practitioner including how to position the body for stable and comfortable meditation, how to breathe correctly, and an overview of meditation benefits.

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Graham Cracker House Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

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Ages 4-11.

Decorate a graham cracker house! Create your own mini masterpiece by adding sweet touches to a graham cracker house. While supplies last! No registration.

Teen Cookie Decorating & Crafting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Sign-up Open

Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Find joy in the season by frosting sugar cookies and making simple crafts! Create homemade cards, beaded gifts, collage decor, and more. Drop in for a while or stay!

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Kids' Drop-in Crafts

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Ages 6-11.

Drop by the library for some fast fun crafts. Make a paper bag puppet with googly eyes and other craft supplies. Sculpt an animal out of pipe cleaners. Stop by and make something fun. No registration.

Noon Year's Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Little Kids, School Age

Program Type: Special Event

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All ages.

Celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with dancing, activities, and refreshments throughout the library! No registration.

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Time	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
All Day	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: Elena Delzer All Day 10/13–11/24 School Age, Teens, Adults Main Area This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Main Area Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event, Workshop Event Details: During her residency, Artist-in-Residence Elena Delzer will be working in her studio in the main area of the library during Studio Time and her artwork will be on display. Additionally, she will lead programs for kids, teens, and adults. ----- View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here. The Artist-in-Residence series and related programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Club 9:00am–9:00pm Adults Virtual Sign-up Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food Registration Required Event Details: In October, we will feature caraway. Spice packets can be picked up at the service desk from 10/14 through 11/13. Interested in learning more about spices? This club will feature a different spice each month. Participants will be given a sample of the featured spice, a brief history of its use, and a recipe that incorporates it. We will not actually meet - this is simply an opportunity to be introduced to a new spice, or possibly a new way of using it. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help 9:30am–11:30am Adults Main Area This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Main Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Struggling with your phone, tablet or laptop? Drop in 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Coffee with the Classics 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Community Room Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Movie Registration Required Event Details: This month's feature: Rear Window Enjoy coffee and a sweet treat as you watch classic cinema in the comfort of the library's Community Room. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required.
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12 pm		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–2:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Main Area This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Artist-in-Resident Elena Delzer will spend several hours a week in her studio working on her art. During her studio time, Elena is available to chat and work with patrons at any point. ----- View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here. The Artist-in-Residence series and related programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Play Mahjong 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Study Room 3 (123B) Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Study Room 3 (123B) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Ever wondered about the popularity of Mahjong, and why players seem so devoted? Now's your chance to do some exploration. In this four-part workshop you will learn the history of the game, its rules and strategy, and how to play it in a group. 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 Paper Basket Weaving with Ho-Chunk Artist Kimberly Crowley 1:00pm–2:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Community Room Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Kimberly Crowley of the Ho-Chunk Nation's Thunder Clan has been a master basket maker for over 45 years, following in the footsteps of her mother Christine Hall and grandmother Lula Link. ----- This event is sponsored by Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Madison Community Foundation. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Knit-Along: Basketweave Socks 4:30pm–6:30pm Adults Conference Room (127) Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Conference Room (127) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fall knit along where we will make a beautiful pair of socks using a basketweave pattern written by Library Yarns regular Laurie Sands. Important notes/prerequisites: Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please only register for one session. The sessions offered are exactly the same.		This event is in the "Adults" group Library Yarns 4:30pm–6:00pm Adults Conference Room (127) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	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 4:00pm–6:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Main Area This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Artist-in-Resident Elena Delzer will spend several hours a week in her studio working on her art. During her studio time, Elena is available to chat and work with patrons at any point. ----- View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here. The Artist-in-Residence series and related programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group English Class: Beginner/ Clase de inglés: Principiante 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 Opening Reception 6:30pm–7:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Main Area This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Main Area Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Come and meet our newest Artist-in-Residence, Elena Delzer, in her studio. Elena will take visitors on a tour of her exhibited artwork, and chat informally with attendees. ----- View all upcoming Artist-in-Residence events here. The Artist-in-Residence series and related programs are brought to you by the Verona Public Library Endowment Fund. 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 "Adults" group English Class: Intermediate/ Clase de inglés: Intermedio 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group VPL Cookbook Club: Apple Recipes 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Community Room Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Food Registration Required Event Details: This month we will explore recipes that use apples. Think pies, salads, slaws, grilled cheese ... Let's celebrate seasonal bounty with delicious dishes! About the program Join us as we explore cookbooks and recipes featuring a new theme each month. A selection of books will be on reserve at the circulation desk every month for you to check out, otherwise, feel free to use your own cookbook and let us know about it! Each participant will make a recipe and bring it to share and discuss. Please register online or call the library at (608) 845-7180 to let us know you will be there! 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 The Stuff You Struggle With: Group Coaching for Caregivers 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Study Room 3 (123B) Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Study Room 3 (123B) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Group caregiver coaching sessions are designed to help you improve your mental, physical and emotional health by digging into the specific challenges you face as a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. This event is in the "Adults" group Tips and Tricks from a Sleep Science Coach 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Community Room Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Could you stand to fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply and feel more rested when you wake up (and honestly, who couldn't) Certified sleep science coach and owner of Verona's Pillowhead Sleep Tra Disclaimer(s) Registration is required.	This event is in the "Adults" group GUILTY PLEASURES: Forward Theater Monologues 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Community Room Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Come for an evening of hilarity as the actors from Madison's Forward Theater perform original monologues that celebrate guilty pleasures like watching soap operas, eating Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and singing loudly in your car as your kids cringe ----- This event is sponsored by Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Madison Community Foundation. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Verona Aspiring Writers Group session 6 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Conference Room (127) Sign-up Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sign-up Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Verona Public Library Room: Conference Room (127) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required 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! Disclaimer(s) Please only register for one session. The sessions offered are exactly the same.

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