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The Prairie Life Cycle with the Artist-in-Residence

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sign-up Open

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.

cute pandas with a cute happy book and crayon with bamboo in the background and soft pink clouds

Panda Story Time with VAIS

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Event Details:

Ages 2-6.

Join us as we pair with VAIS to present a Panda-themed story time and craft! Designed for ages 2-6. No registration.

accordion book with natural pigments and organic shapes ©Dawn Wians

Artist's Workshop: Line & Shape

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Sign-up Open

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

Creative Writers Forum

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Sign-up Open

Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Conference Room (127)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Want to share your writing and receive feedback in a supportive environment?

cute bunny with a carrot, snail, and two birds reading on a hill with flowers

Spanish Story Time/Hora de Cuentos

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Verona Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, School Age

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Ages 3 - 6. No registration.

Join Mr. Ricardo for Spanish story time filled with rhymes, songs and bounces designed for ages 3 – 6, but all are welcome.

photo of the artist standing in a forest tree with natural leaf collages hanging from a tree. ©Dawn Wians

Artist's Workshop: Texture & Form

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Sign-up Open

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.

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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: Dawn Wians All Day 4/28 - 6/6 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. 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. ----- 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group. Story Time Mending 9:30am - 11:00am Birth to Pre-K Children's Area This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. 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 This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group. 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. Teen Volunteer Opportunity with Donuts and Crafts 9:00am - 12:00pm Teens Main Area Sign-up Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Sign-up Open 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 ----- 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) 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.
10 am				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 This event is in the "School Age" group. Sign-up Open 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. ----- 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) 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.
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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 - 4:00pm 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. 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. ----- 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 "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Artist-in-Residence Studio Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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. ----- 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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5 pm			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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sign-up Open 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.
6 pm			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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full 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.
7 pm			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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Full 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sign-up Open 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.

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