Verona Public Library

Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 am:
Join us at the library for messy process art and sensory play! Wear clothes that can get messy and drop in for some fun toddler activities. Ages 1-3.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-art-and-play-4298

Check out the new Prairie Tale's selection, "Hot Dog" by Doug Salati now through the end of September.

Explore the Badger Prairie County Park trail that's closest to the library's parking lot and you'll discover a prairie tale, featuring a book that's presented page-by-page as you walk along the path!

https://www.veronapubliclibrary.org/prairie-tales

Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 pm:
oin 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.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/vpl-cookbook-club-5657

This month's theme is Farmer's Market Recipes (recipes using in season fruits and vegetables). Bring your best peach pie, zucchini casserole, ratatouille. blueberry muffins, corn fritters, rhubarb jam, etc.

Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 pm:
Join us to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin at Stone Porch Alehouse! Books are available for pick up at the service desk at the library starting 7/25/24. No registration required.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/books-n-booze-book-club-stone-porch-alehouse-6314

Stone Porch Alehouse: 950 Kimball Ln, Verona, WI 53593

Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 pm:
Join Trisha Day, a workshop and retreat facilitator who holds a degree in adult education for this discussion about why we read and what we gain from doing it, the difference between reading and reading deeply, the knowledge/wisdom continuum and much more!

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/well-read-7713

Outdoor Story Time will be indoors today, Thursday, 8/15.

Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 pm:
Join Huma Siddiqui-Seitz, author and founder of White Jasmine, for a cooking demonstration featuring Mediterranean cod and couscous salad. Enjoy a tasting of the food prepared. White Jasmine is a local company that offers unique spices, cheeses, cooking classes and the TV show White Jasmine Cooking.

Registration is required and seats are limited: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/huma-cooking-class-tentative-3901

Friday, August 16 at 2:00 pm:
Are you ready for it? Come shake it off with fellow Swifties as we dance and sing through the eras. Bring your besties and come party in style! Ages 3-11.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-taylor-swift-dance-party-7256

Join us today (Wednesday, August 14) from 4:30-6:00 pm for Library Yarns craft group!

If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another needlecraft, please join us at this weekly drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library.

Meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for your next project.

All skill levels welcome. Registration not required. As outdoor conditions permit, we'll meet in back of library near picnic tables, otherwise please find us in the library's Conference Room.

Learn how you can get involved in helping to fight hunger in our community through advocacy, donations, and volunteering at this informational and inspirational event.

"Our vision is a hunger-free Wisconsin and our mission is to help our food banks and partners fight hunger, improve health and strengthen local communities so that everybody in Wisconsin has access to the food and benefits they need to work, learn, play and live healthy lives." -feedingwisconsin.org

Interested? Let us know you're coming: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/food-share-and-advocacy-talk-5190

Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 pm:
Share the love of reading! This book club is for kids ages 8-11 and their parents/caregivers. We will discuss the novel The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers plus enjoy activities and snacks related to the book. Books will be available for check out approximately one month prior to the event. Stop by the youth services desk to request one.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-copy-parentchild-book-club-eyes-impossible-6168

Thursday, August 15 at 10:30 am:
Join us for 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 page for any weather-related cancellations.

See upcoming dates: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=%22outdoor%20story%20time%22&bundles%5Blc_closing%5D=lc_closing&bundles%5Blc_event%5D=lc_event

Wednesday, August 14 at 4:00 pm:
Form takoyaki using a special cook plate. What is takoyaki? It's a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of batter, with a filling inside. We'll explore traditional and not-so-traditional fillings! Ages 12-18.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-snack-takoyaki-5784

Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 pm:
Join us for Pete the Cat-themed stories and songs! Designed for ages 2-5. No registration.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/pete-cat-story-time-6037

Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 pm:
Create takoyaki using a special cook plate. What is takoyaki? It's a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of batter, with a savory filling inside. We will try out traditional and not-so-traditional fillings! For ages 8-11.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-snacks-5614

Monday, August 19 at 10:00 am:
In this book club for mystery enthusiasts, we read the first book in a series by a variety of mystery authors and then discuss over coffee, fruit and pastries! In August, we will be reading "The House at Riverton" by Kate Morton. Books will be available for checkout both at the meetings and behind the circulation desk during the month they are featured.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-mystery-book-club-5507

Tuesday, August 13 at 4:30 pm:
Library staff will read aloud longer books, lead a discussion about them, and we'll do a fun activity together. No pre-reading required. For children ages 5-7.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/early-reader-book-club-4685

Monday, August 12 at 12:00 pm:
August's book will be Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey by Alex Milway.

Bring your lunch to the library and listen to a chapter book read aloud while you eat. A small snack will be provided.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/lunch-bunch-5281

Tuesday, August 13 at 6:00 pm:
English Class: This free group English class will be offered mostly online using Zoom. In-person classes will take place at Verona Public Library (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) on Tuesday, August 13.

This class is presented in partnership with Literacy Network. For more information and to sign up, please call Bex Fabrizio at Literacy Network at (608) 268-6425 or email her at [email protected].

Clase de inglés: Esta clase de inglés grupal gratuita será ofrecida en línea utilizando Zoom. Habrá dos clases presenciales en la Biblioteca Pública de Verona (500 Silent St, Verona WI 53593) el martes 13 de agosto.

Esta clase está presentada en asociación con Literacy Network. Para más información o registrarse, por favor llame a Bex Fabrizio de Literacy Network al (608) 268-6425 o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected].

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/english-class-clase-de-ingles-4614

Friday, August 16 at 4:00 pm:
Come and make meditation boxes! These small boxes will feature images that are soothing or otherwise important to you, and will contain some surprises related to promoting your meditative practice. Come and be crafty AND healthy!

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-crafternoon-6250

Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 pm:
Outreach Program Director Jules Lee will talk about the mission of Feeding Wisconsin, the difference bewteen a food bank and a food pantry, and, most importantly, how you can be involved in helping to fight hunger in our community through advocacy, donations and volunteering. Raise your awareness regarding the ongoing and increasing problem of food insecurity in Wisconsin.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/food-share-and-advocacy-talk-5190

Monday, August 12 at 7:00 pm:
Discuss a graphic novel while eating snacks and doing activities related to the book! We'll be reading "The Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson. Pick up a copy of the book at the children's desk to read in advance. Ages 12-18.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-graphics-grub-8183

Join us today (Wednesday, August 7) from 4:30-6:00 pm for Library Yarns craft group!

If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, or another needlecraft, please join us at this weekly drop-in stitching circle hosted by the library.

Meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for your next project.

All skill levels welcome. Registration not required. As outdoor conditions permit, we'll meet in back of library near picnic tables, otherwise please find us in the library's Conference Room.

Wednesday, August 14 at 10:00 am:
In August, we'll be reading by Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

Each month, join us at the Verona Senior Center.

Copies of the book are available in regular and large print as well as audiobook and ebook formats. Visit the library's service desk to get a copy. Call the Verona Senior Center at 608-845-7471 to register. Everyone is welcome!

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-center-book-group-7721

Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 am:
Join us for 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 page for any weather-related cancellations.

See upcoming dates: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=%22outdoor%20story%20time%22&bundles%5Blc_closing%5D=lc_closing&bundles%5Blc_event%5D=lc_event

Friday, August 9 at 8:30 pm:
Snack on some popcorn while you watch a movie on a big screen in our parking lot theater! Bring a camp chair (we'll have some available), and dress for the weather. If it rains, we'll move the event indoors. Ages 12-18.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-outdoor-movie-6779

Thursday, August 8 at 4:00 pm:
Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon related activity each month. Bring your Gameboy, Switch, or learn to play the trading card game and compete against other kids! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. Ages 6-11. No registration.

https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/pokemon-club-4672

Tuesday, August 6 at 4:00 pm:
Create a small, Frankenstein's Monsteresque creature. Cute, hideous? No matter. Sew on with abandon. Ages 12-18.

Registration required: https://verona.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-craft-sewing-5786